CASTLE-MUSEUM OF MARMARIS
Read moreThe fortress built by Sultan Sülemaniye (Suleiman the Magnificent) in 1522 now houses a small museum. Shortly before the capture of Rhodes, 200,000 of the sultan's soldiers took refuge in this castle. Within the museum are exposed various objects discovered during the excavations of Datça and Knidos: potteries, tombstones, statuettes, amphoras... From the top of the castle, very nice view on the old city, the marina, and in the distance, on Içmeler. The walk is pleasant.
BEACHES
Read moreYou have to be brave to swim in Marmaris, the city offers only small pebble beaches. It is better to go to Içmeler (10 km away) and Turunç (20 km away) in the southwest direction. From April to October, water cabs go there and it is very convenient. Another (better?) idea is to explore the surrounding coves and islands on a boat. Local tourist agencies offer interesting packages. Day trips allow you to travel along the water, to discover beautiful panoramas and to swim more quietly.