For many years Icmeler’s reputation has been based on its beach, wide sweeping sandy bay, and on its proximity to Marmaris. Icmeler has gradually developed into a sophisticated resort in its own right, greener and with a more relaxed atmosphere than its larger neighbour, Marmaris, just 8km away to the south. The locals are very proud of the reputation the resort has achieved and they work hard to keep up standards by ensuring the beach is swept daily, the flower beds are always colourful and the footpaths are free of litter. The beach is well supplied with sun-beds and umbrellas where you can simply relax and enjoy the sun or participate in one of the many water sports which are available from the bay, kept separate from the swimming areas.

Icmeler has a good cross section of restaurants and lokantas, with their unique style of home cooking, bars, coffee bars and shops. The surrounding scenery is beautiful, reminiscent of the Norwegian Fjords, with steep pine clad hills tumbling virtually into the clear blue waters of the Aegean.

IÇMELER SIGHTSEEING

PAMUKKALE

Nick named “cotton castle” with its white cliff side with scallop shaped basins of water and frozen water falls. It is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders in Turkey.

GREEK ISLAND (RHODES)

Cross over to the Greek Island of Rhodes by speed ferry to visit the old town, ancient St. Apollo Temple and its highest point Monte Smith.

EPHESUS (EFES)

Ephesus was founded around the 10th century B.C. by Ionian Greeks from Samos and ruled in the Lycians, Persians, the Attalid Kings of Pergamum and finally the Romans. The best preserved and most visited ancient city.

DALYAN / CAUNOS

Rock Tombs, mud baths, turtles, Dalyan River and Iztuzu Beach bring day-trippers from everywhere.

BOAT TRIPS

Turunc fishing village, Paradise Islands and Cleopatra Sedir Island are the most interesting sights by boat.