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The popular resort of Marmaris is set within a large bay, framed by lush, forest-covered hills. The long stretch of black sandy beach offers perfect conditions for families and for swimmers of all ages, and with consistently glorious weather there is plenty of time to soak up the sun.

Children will love a day at one of the nearby water parks, Aqua Dream or Atlantis, both of which offer a host of rides and slides. Stroll along Marmaris’ pretty promenade or head into the town centre to discover its market stalls and charming wine bars. In fact, it is said there are over 1000 bars and restaurants in Marmaris, so for evenings out there will be plenty of options to choose from, and the nightlife is fun and vibrant. Marmaris Holidays

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Currency

The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions, but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies.

Banks open mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas. ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the more expensive places.

Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as payment.

Marmaris Climate

Both the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers, with temperature often rising above 30ºC (86ºF) in July and August. Showers are unlikely in the summer months, but the rainfall is quite high in winter.

Time

Local time is GMT +2
(GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Language

Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood
in the main tourist areas.

Shopping

To enjoy shopping in Marmaris visitors need to be clued up and prepared. Vendors, particularly in the bazaars, can be annoying with their touting (although this is illegal), and there are a large number of fake designer goods on sale. If you fancy a bargain-priced Rolex watch, be prepared for it to be fake, although this does not mean it is not worth buying because in Turkey fake sare good quality! Prices are very cheap, and everywhere, except in the larger stores, haggling is expected and it is possible to knock about 30 percent off the asking price. Bearing all this in mind Marmaris can be a shopper's delight, particularly for items like leather, ceramics, jewellery and carpets. Best value goods are to be found in the Carsi Market in the Ottoman Castle, where 200-oddshops and a flea market are open seven days a week. The Thursday market is a colourful experience where locals sell fruit, vegetables, fabric and clothing. Netsel Marina is a good place to find original designer clothing. Duty free goods are also on offer.

Nightlife

Marmaris' wild nights are centred on Bar Street around the water front, packed with nightclubs and bars that rock until about 4am. Many restaurants stay open all night to cater for early morning revellers. Recommendations are Davy Jones' Locker, renowned for its inexpensive cocktails and all-night dancing; Vagabundo, a club on the beachfront where staff dance on the bar counter; and Cheers, also on the beach front, with a hot drag act and outdoor seating. Another favourite is the open air Magic Garden bar/nightclub.

Activities

Holidaymakers who prefer to spend their beach time being active will be spoilt for choice at Marmaris where dozens of watersports operators service the sea front, offering everything from banana boat rides and paragliding to jet-skiing and scuba diving, all at very reasonable prices (which can usually be bargained down even more). The local Atlantis waterpark is a must for families. Those who want to sightsee or explore can choose from a variety of excursions, including guided horse safaris through the countryside or jeep safaris to visit nearby country villages, with visits toverdant untouched forests where crystal waterfalls beckon one to have a dip. The ancient site of Ephesus and the spring waters of Pamukkale are also popular outings, as are a variety of boat trips.

Restaurants

Whether you want to go international, or try local fare at a'lokanta' (Turkish restaurant), Marmaris' hundreds of dining establishments will have something to suit any appetite and any pocket. You'll find fish 'n chips if that's your bag, good Chinese,satisfying German or the ubiquitous Italian. Visitors should not balk at sampling Turkish delights, however, particularly popular doner kebabs and seafood meze platters.