What to do:
Locally there is swimming, scuba diving, bargain shopping, market day, the bazaar [a maze of stores and shops, be ready to barter] it really is an experience. Eating out is very reasonable and very entertaining. You can stroll in the mountains find the odd wild tortoise, or wander around the old village and meet the locals, have a hair cut or shave, it’s a must; you get more than you probably bargained for & it’s family entertainment! Meet Ally the camel, when you find him in the old village, his owner does a lovely meal. Have a Turkish bath we recommend that on day one, it works wonders for the skin and makes your tan last it will get you straight into holiday mode. Go on a jeep or quad safari, visit turtle beach, have a mud bath, bathe in a hot spring and visit beautiful and historic sites such as Pamukkale & Ephesus, you can even take a day trip to Rhodes. Apart from snow it’s got it all. The list is endless, just enjoy.
The local area:
Location, Location, Location Icmeler is the best; we believe it to be the most desirable location in the Marmaris area. It is a small town with an up market feel to it & a friendly village atmosphere, we cannot emphasise enough just how nice and friendly the local people are. Icmeler is surrounded on three sides by beautiful lush green mountains and on the fourth a lovely long sandy beach and crystal clear blue sea ideal and safe for swimming. Back from the beach behind the long promenade there is the newer part of Icmeler with shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, small supermarket & a pretty canal area, further back from the beach is the old village. Our property is situated in a quiet location between the two from which you can walk to anywhere in Icmeler. The old village has a mosque, quaint little streets, shops, & smallholdings with various animals it’s lovely to explore. There is a market on Wednesdays not to be missed.
Go further afield :
Further afield visit Dalyan, take a boat ride along the African Queen film set, past the Lycian tombs cut into the rock face on route to Turtle Beach, an unspoilt breeding ground of the logger head turtle, have a mud bath then bathe in a natural hot spring. Or visit beautiful and historic sites such as Pamukkale (cotton castle), one of the most interesting places in the world, famous for it’s unique beautiful geological formations and historical remains it was previously known as Hierapolis (Holy City). Another favourite is Ephesus it’s one of the best-preserved classical cities you will get the feeling of what life was like in Roman times. You can even take a day trip to Rhodes only 60 minutes by catamaran. About 40 minutes away is Akyaka a quiet beach resort with fish restaurants, nature reserve and crystal clear river.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information or tips.
Other Activities:
Shopping Market and bazaar, scuba diving, Turkish bath and loads more.
