Marmaris, Turkey

Marmaris is a bustling resort town with a well-restored castle in the main harbour area.

A visit to Marmaris is usually included in any trip to the Greek islands, and can also be included on custom cruises.

This page was updated on Feb 28, 2021 12:33 PM

Marmaris, Turkey: The Party Destination in Turkey

A popular tourist hub on the Mediterranean coast, Marmaris is a bustling sea-side city surrounded by pine-covered mountains. Our favourite spot to visit is the Marmaris castle near the harbour, a restored castle that now houses a museum of the area's historic artifacts.

We visit Marmaris regularly when cruising to the Greek islands to complete passport formalities when exiting and re-entering Turkey.

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Marmaris harbour, including the castle, as viewed when approaching by sea
The pine-covered hills near Marmaris, Turkey
Statue of Kemal Mustafa Atatürk in front of Turkish flags
Cannon and cannon balls on display at a museum at Marmaris
Antique anchors on display at the Marmaris Castle museum
Display of clay pots and vases in a ship's hold at the Marmaris Castle
Stairway in the courtyard of the Marmaris Castle
Museum display of Muslim gravestones amidst colourful flowers
Byzantine grave marker with Greek characters carved into the base
Stairway handrail decorated with colourful pebbles
Courtyard of the Marmaris Castle as seen from the upper level
Crenelated walls at the top of Marmaris Castle
Courtyard garden of Marmaris Castle with the harbour in the background
Statue of three tourists taking photos and videos in a shopping plaza in Marmaris
Turkish flag flying from the top of the crenelated Marmaris castle
Panorama of the courtyard and outer walls of the Marmaris Castle

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