Cleopatra Island - Marmaris
Cleopatra's Island has one of the most special beaches in the world which is famous for its beach made from seashells. The sand is unlike you have ever touched before. It is said that this organic sand was brought by ships from the Red Sea especially for Cleopatra. Each grain of sand is a perfect sphere, for this reason the beach is heavily protected by the government to prevent any sand being removed from the beach.
The Gokova's mountainous Turquoise Coast is known for its rich history and secluded bays.
Marc Anthony and Cleopatra vacationed here, and Anthony gave this region to Cleopatra as a wedding gift. Today's visitors enjoy exploring submerged Lycian ruins best viewed by private boat.
Icmeler Beach
Icmeler is in the south west of Turkey, just 75 miles to the west of Dalaman airport. Icmeler is set on the southern side of a large bay across from Marmaris and is surrounded by rocky, forested foothills that drop quite steeply down to the coast. Icmeler is just 5 miles from the busier neighbouring resort of Marmaris.
Icmeler beach is a mixture of sand and shingle with watersports including windsurfing and jet skis; there are separated areas for swimmers. This, together with calm waters and a gently shelving beach make Icmeler particularly suitable for family holidays. The view out to sea from Icmeler beach is stunning with islands in the distance rising out of the warm blue waters of the Mediterranean.
Icmeler was once just an extension of Marmaris but is now a holiday destination in its own right. The town has managed to hang onto much of its traditional Turkish character with narrow streets, whitewashed buildings, set around a mosque. Behind the Içmeler beach and along the promenade are beach cafes, shops and restaurants. Further back are hotels, attractive public gardens and childrens play areas. Transfer from Dalaman airport to Icmeler is approximately 2 hours.
Turunc Beach
Turunc beach is a long peaceful stretch of gently shelving sand and shingle with calm clean water and much needed cooling breezes in summer. Turunc beach has a coveted EU Blue Flag. Part of Turunc beach has an attractive promenade and there is a small quay for visiting yachts. Further fine beaches near Turunc can be found at the secluded bays of Kumlubuk and Amos to the south.
Turunc holidays could also include beautiful boat trips to Turtle Beach at Dalyan and the charming little village of Cliftlik near fabulous Paradise Bay. Turunc holidays offer watersports like jet skiing, parasailing and snorkelling and a modest scuba diving school. Holidays in Turunc could also include fishing trips, horse riding, cycling, trekking, rafting and jeep safaris in the spectacular countryside surrounding Turunc beach. Worthwhile Turunc holiday excursions include a relaxing Turkish bath, the ancient sites around Marmaris, a boat trip to the Phosphorus Caves, the unusual scenery around Aphrodisias and the Dalyan Delta or a visit to local mountain villages for a taste of rural life and a traditional Turkish coffee house.
Kumlubük Beach
Kumlubük is famous for its beautiful beaches, nearby fish restaurants and for Dutch Ahmets place (Ahmet having lived in Holland). The numbers for Ahmets, where the best seafood, cooked naturally, is to be found is 0252 476 72 42 476 72 59. Do ask for prices before ordering.
There is a scenic dirt road from Turunç to Kumlubük, starting from behind the Turunç Hotel. You could spare one of your evenings or mornings to walk to the ancient city of Amos, which is one hour on foot from Turunç and half an hour from Kumlubük. Amos was one of the more important ancient cities of its time, though today little remains. On the narrow and long flat space on the hill top above the gravel beach between Hisar Burnu (Fortress Point) and Kumubük, you will see the theatre and the city walls. The necropolis of the ancient city is leaning on the hillside above the small cove to the north. However, you will be more impressed by the stunning view below you rather than the ruins.
How to get there?
To get to Turunç from Marmaris you travel along a 21 kilometre long winding, hilly road running through pine trees. There are regular minibus services and you can also get there by sea.
Günnücek, Yalanci Bogazi and Cennet Adasi
If you become overwhelmed by the heat of Marmaris go past the Nestel Marina, through the Yalanci Bogazi (Liar Strait) and then to the picnic ground of Günnücek. Here you will see a stream whose water greatly diminish in summer and which is surrounded by Günlük trees (a type of endemic mastic tree), the oil from which is used in making perfume. The picnic area is run by the forestry authority. You can also make use of the camping area and the beach.
The Yalanci Strait was so named by locals because when you looked through it from Marmaris it appears to be a strait but indeed it is a natural inlet. There is a strip land linking both the Nimara Peninsula and the Cennet Adasi (Heaven Island) to the mainland. This earthen barrier in the past formed a yachting port. The other yacht marinas in Marmaris and the pulling out areas are in this region.
The Cennet Island (aka the Nimara Peninsula) stretches opposite Marmaris. The peninsula is one of the popular destinations for daily boats trips. However, if you so desire you can also get to the to the Yalanci Strait, which is eight kilometres from the centre, by minibus or car and walk to Cennet Island.
The walking paths are ideal for a stroll amongst nature and away from crowds. The view is very picturesque. There are open air restaurants and cafes in the quay area, where boats coming from Marmaris moor.
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