Holidays in Icmeler - exactly what you need
Pure action or relaxation
Beach and water sports - whatever you want.
• Fine pebble beaches in İçmeler right on the doorstep (it's a good five-minute walk from our holiday home) with all the comforts that families and sun-worshippers particularly appreciate • Only a boat trip away beautiful bays and beaches of the Turkish Aegean for those who are looking for relaxation and recreation • EU Blue Flag for the beaches around Marmaris • The Turkish Aegean is a water sports paradise with clear water and a worthwhile underwater world for all active vacationers • Sailors, surfers, jet ski fans, kite surfers, as well as snorkelers and divers get their money's worth here • Courses of all levels for all water sports • Water parks in Marmaris with slide and bath fun for the whole family
Nature and leisure experiences for "more than the sea"
• Hike through the rugged slopes and pine forests of the Datça Peninsula • Work out on day trips with the mountain bike • Paragliding with breathtaking views of mountains and sea • Hiking or horseback riding in the scent of pine forests and orange groves in Marmaris National Park • Off-road adventure with pure action on a jeep safari in the mountains around İçmeler
Excursions from İçmeler or Marmaris for culture and nature lovers.
• Ancient port city of Knidos on the Datça Peninsula. • Rhodes is just opposite: Here, a day trip to the Greek island, a good 30 kilometers away, is tempting with the high-speed ferry. • Ruins of Kaunos and Dalyan: Boat excursion to the historical ruins of Kaunos with its ancient rock tombs, Roman theatre, temple and acropolis and further to İztuzu beach known as “Turtle Beach”. • Day trip by boat to Gokova Bay, where you may be lucky enough to spot dolphins, and to the legendary “Cleopatra Beach”. • Day trip to Ephesus, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the ruins of the ancient city known for the Temple of Artemis as one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. • Day trip to Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis: With its unique limestone terraces, Pamukkale is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Above lies ancient Hierapolis. Its amphitheater is one of the best preserved in Turkey, and the temple of Apollo and the ancient city gate are also worth seeing.
Shopping, going out, culture and relaxation in Marmaris.
• Stroll along the more than ten kilometers long promenade in Marmaris, the second largest marina in the Mediterranean. • With restaurants, clubs and pubs, the bar street, a lively party scene and cool clubs, you can turn night into day in Marmaris. • It becomes more traditional when visiting the caravanserai with traditional Turkish dishes, dance and music. • Visit the historic 16th-century castle that guards the port of Marmaris. • Stroll through the Greek-Ottoman old town of Marmaris with its bazaar, where you can make great finds among jewellery, souvenirs and fake items. • Enjoy relaxing hours in the hamam (Turkish bath) with steam bath and massage treatments.
