With gleaming coasts stretching over six miles, you’re bound to find a dreamy seascape for you. While all offer powdery-soft sands and shallow, warm waters, there are astonishing variations in the theme of Marmaris. Explore sweet pine covered paths to uncover secluded coves, find a watersports haven to brush up on those skills, or discover the coast and inhale a mojito cruising on a charming yacht. Marmaris boasts breath-taking beaches.
The sand here is hued in grey and brown tones, with enclosed sections for umbrellas and sunloungers available for rental if the resort does not provide them. The waters are shallow and warm, hosting perfect conditions for swimming and paddling.
Boat tours and yacht cruises give swimming a break in the lagoon of Ciftlik. Ciftlik offers your typical staples of a Mediterranean beach, offering talcum powder-soft sand with brilliant blue waters to match. Lounge on a sun-soaked recliner under the parasol and watch gentle waves roll in the boats to the shores. This tiny beach is famously adored by tourists and locals alike. Direct parking is available on the beach itself.
The Mediterranean climate and striking vistas top off the array of thrilling water sports adventures on this beach. Choose between sailing, windsurfing, jetskiing, parasailing and more aquatic promenades then head to La Bonita restaurant for a succulent steak dinner.
A bit further west inland, dip your toes into turquoise waters of a crescent bay backed by mangrove mountains. Turunc is situated on a steep gradient, clustered with white-washed village houses and luscious foliage. Once you get here, indulge in the tranquil ambiance of an exclusive, ecological beach of the name Blue Flag.
Ever heard of the heavenly term walk on water? Well, in Kim Kumu, you can become a God for the day. Once you get here, you’ll probably notice visitors heading into a trail in the body of water because the turquoise waters here are extremely shallow, allowing visitors to admire the stunning landscapes on the sea. A legend says a lady tried to reach her love on the other side of the bay by simply walking across the middle filling her dress with sand.
Legend has it this beach was shipped from Egypt to impress Cleopatra. As divine as its name, Cleopatra beach is a secret cove, nestled on Sedir Island boasting an oasis of rock-laden shallow waters enriched in an immense coral reef. The pure-white sand is vast and curved, formed from natural ground shells and with plenty of space for the whole family, most idyllic for swimming and diving.
Rated as one of the best beaches in Turkey, Icmeler is a must-visit in Marmaris. The beach is set around eight kilometres west of Marmaris and dazzles its tourists with vast golden sands overlapping calm, azure waters—ideal for a myriad of water activities. Additionally, this marvelous bay is cleaned every night to always maintain its serenity.
Head to Kumlubuk where the world floats by and all your stresses melt away. Words can’t do justice to this spectacular beach, you must see it for yourself. Choose to arrive by boat and glide along the turquoise waters, or opt for a leisurely drive along the winding coastal roads, taking in the breathtaking panorama that unfolds before you. Located 27 kilometres from Marmaris town centre, this whole region is adored by tourists for its gorgeous beaches and sensational views.