# One day in Marmaris: an itinerary in the best order

> One day in Marmaris covers the old town and the next bay. In the morning — the covered rows of the Grand Bazaar, the promenade along the bay and the Ottoman castle on the cape above the harbour, 3–5 minutes' walk apart. After lunch — a dolmuş to İçmeler and its long beach at the foot of the mountains.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/in-1-day

## Plan

1. [Marmaris Grand Bazaar](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-grand-bazaar.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free entry
   ↓ 3 min on foot
2. [Marmaris seafront promenade](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-promenade.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free, open 24 hours
   ↓ 5 min on foot
3. [Marmaris Castle](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-castle.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · €6 for foreign visitors, under-8s free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 36 min by transport
4. [İçmeler](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/icmeler.md) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Beach free, sunbeds extra

Total with walks: 6 h 44 min

## What to see in Marmaris in one day

Old Marmaris is compact: the Grand Bazaar, the promenade and the castle stand together by the harbour and take a morning. The castle is the town's main historic sight, and the whole bay is visible from its walls.

After lunch — İçmeler, a resort village in the next bay 8 km away: a long beach below the mountains and calm water. You can walk there along the seafront path, but in the heat a dolmuş is easier.

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## How to get from Marmaris to İçmeler

Dolmuş minibuses with an orange stripe leave the centre all the time; the ride is 15–20 minutes. In season there is also a water taxi from the promenade. The beach path runs west from the marina — a long walk, best in the evening.

## Where to have lunch

Lunch in the plan comes after the castle: cafés in the old town below the castle and by Netsel marina. In İçmeler, cafés are right on the beach.

## Marmaris in the evening

In the evening the promenade comes alive, cafés stay open late, and the sunset over the bay is best from the middle of the waterfront. After 22:00–23:00 in season, [Bar Street](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-bar-street) gets loud — until four in the morning.

## What else to see near Marmaris

[Dalyan and the Kaunos tombs](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/dalyan-kaunos) — royal rock tombs above the river, 90 km away. [İztuzu turtle beach](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/iztuzu-beach) is there too. [Turunç bay](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/turunc-bay) and [Kızkumu](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/kizkumu), the sandbar where you seem to walk on water.

## Tips

- The only paid stop is the castle — €6 for foreigners; the bazaar, the promenade and the beach are free.
- Haggling is fine at the Grand Bazaar; prices by the entrance are higher than deeper in.
- Dolmuşes to İçmeler have an orange stripe and run all the time.
- The castle ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing time.
- Turkey uses the lira (TRY). Cards work almost everywhere; carry some cash for dolmuş minibuses, boats and small cafés. Museum tickets for foreigners are priced in euros and paid by card.

## Questions

### What to do in Marmaris in one day?

The Grand Bazaar, the promenade and Marmaris Castle in the morning, İçmeler beach in the afternoon.

### Is Marmaris worth visiting?

Yes: a compact old town with a castle, a long promenade and beaches in the next bays.

### How much is Marmaris Castle?

€6 for foreigners; children under 8 are free.

### How do I get from Marmaris to İçmeler?

By dolmuş with an orange stripe, 15–20 minutes, or by water taxi in season.

### What are the free things to do in Marmaris?

The Grand Bazaar, the promenade and the beaches; only the castle is paid.

### When is Marmaris Castle open?

Until 19:30 in summer and 17:30 in winter.

### What is there to do in Marmaris at night?

The promenade cafés, and Bar Street after 22:00–23:00 in season.

### Can I visit Dalyan from Marmaris?

Yes, as a full-day trip: the Kaunos tombs and İztuzu beach, about 90 km away.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes; there is also a separate 'Marmaris with kids' itinerary with the Kızkumu sandbar.

### What currency is used?

Turkey uses the lira (TRY). Cards work almost everywhere; carry some cash for dolmuş minibuses, boats and small cafés. Museum tickets for foreigners are priced in euros and paid by card.

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