Refugees in Marmaris?

Marmaris has only one road to access from land. There are check points on the way.

Refugees are going to the cities where Greek Island are near. They cross Aegean Sea with plastic boats to go Europe...

In Marmaris the nearest Greek Island is Rhodes and it is 30 miles away from Marmaris.

On the other hand there are cities where Greek Islands are 2.7 miles away. For refugees they are safer to cross.

Thus, you will not see refugees or maybe very few in Marmaris.

Activities @ Marmaris

Easy access from everywhere (Dalaman, Bodrum-Muğla)

                                         Hundreds of bays

                                         Blue and warm sea

                                         Historical city center

                                         Unlimited relaxation

                                         Peaceful nature

                                         Beautiful swimming experiences

                                         Blue tours (1-2 weeks)

                                         Meditation...

                                Blue water, blue sky, green mountains and You

                                          Eat, drink and swim

                                         Adventures

               
                               Sun Sea Sand can not be separated from Turkey

                                          Keep Calm and Come to Marmaris!

Muslims & 4 wives (wife)

This subject is also interesting. In American TV there is a program. Its name was "My four wives" and now it is "sister wives" :) People just watch it and ejoy it too... The family can explain everything, people find it intereting. While a man can not get on well with one wife, how come a man can get on well with 4 wifes?

Well... Westerns believe that marriage with 4 wives is associated with Islam. Actually it is not. Beacuse officially it was for the first time applied by Mohammad, they believe-know so. But what is the truth? 

It is simple. As we all know lots of wars happened and millions of people died in the past. Soldiers were MEN. Namely soldiers were husbands and brothers. Because of wars the population of men decreased and many women's husband died. Those women needed to be taken care of. Thus, Mohammad allowed marriage until four wifes incase the man can take care of them which means if he has enough food, house to sleep. This was in 640s AD. Since Islam came to Arabia people think it is a religious issue. No, it is a humanitarian issue.

My Russian Language teacher told us that in Russia the population of women is 8 times bigger than
men. It means a man can have 8 women and thus everybody could find a husband-wife-couple whatever you call it... The situation of Europe was same during I-II World Wars. Right after 1945 a rapid increase occured in Europian population because of establishment of UN. Wars stopped and soldiers were back to home...

The fact about Russian population differs a bit. Because of diverse reasons the death rate of men is also higher than women today.

So why today Muslim men still can have more than one wife? Is it still about the disbalance of men -women population?

No, today it is not about population but this application became a cultural issue among poor Arabs and other poor muslims. 

Why an old man (40-45) marries a kid (13-15) girl?

As far as i am concerned, the reasons can be listed as below;

---families are crowded and uneducated because of powerty. When a girl comes to her 13-15 ages, men demand to marry her. A man has to pay a kind of "milking money" or "marriage money" to the girl's family. So this is good for the father to feed his family and if the girl gets married it means one person less for kitchen (if you ask this to them, you will never get a 'yes' to this question). 

---the man who wants to marry (if he has a rich father) can pay big amounts of money...then it means propably he his at his young ages. If the man doesnt have a father or a rich father, it means he has to work hard and save money to be able to pay and find a wife. Thus, it takes long time to save that much money and he comes to his 40-45s. Namely, if you are a poor boy, you can not marry.

---following this situation, when a man comes to his 40s, there is no a girl at 40 years old to marry him. All the girls are already taken.

So, to understand why men have more wives and why old men marry to kids...one should make emphaty...that you are an uneducated poor father/mother, or that you are a poor man who wants to marry but it costs much money...

Why we see 40 years old husbands with 15 years old girls but we dont see 25 years old husband and wife?

The first cases are usually poor cases and incase of a war they have to travel to find a better future and they come to us. The second case, they are relatively rich and they possible have a better future already, they dont travel and we dont see them frequently. Plus, the first case is negative and more interesting. Therefore it stays in mind. The second case is normal to us, doesnt matter how many couples we see, we dont judge.

Why muslims don't have pets at home?

One of the most frequently asked question is this. This is a cultural reason and usually climate decide the rules. Not only in Muslim countries but also in both Mediaterranean  and all other warm countries this rule apply.  In this article I use the term "warm countries" to cover more geography.

I can basicly explain this fact as below;

---In warm countries animals can stay outside since winters are not so cold (there are exeptions). But in Europe winters are very cold, cats and dogs can not survive outside.

---In warm countries pets can find some food outside and can hunt birds and other animals to eat. Containers are usually at street. But in Europe containers (bin) are inside, pets can not find food in them and hunting birds is difficult.

---In warm countries people have carpets in their houses and they have to remove shoes before entering. It would be more difficult to clean. But Europians usually dont have carpets and it is easier to clean.

---Since it has been seen from the very beginning that cats and dogs are living in the street, it is thought that those pets are not clean. But in Europe for long years pets have been inside, so they are clean. (Of course it is about good care)

---Somehow warm countries are underdeveloped or developing countries. They think that they dont have enough food for themself yet. But in Europe, cold countries are somehow developed countries, they have enough food*

---In warm countries, personal borders are narrow, people visit each other in the evenings without invitation, sit close to each other during visit, make long visits and thus they dont feel lonely. Even their folk dances are usually performed as hand in hand. But in Europe, personal borders are wide, one can not approach you very near. Visits are done with invitiation or appointments and usually are short. Dances are usually performed alone (not hand in hand). Maybe Europians compensate their loneliness with pets.

---In warm countries people are outgoing, since weather is nice and sunny, they can always find an excuse to go outside to eat, walk, swim, play or sport. These are usually done in open air. But in Europe weather is usually cloudy, rainy or cold. Thus people stay inside, pets help them.

Any some other reasons...therefore Europians care about pets more.

Syria War and Holiday in Turkey

Recently Turkey is very frequently seen in international media because of Syria War and because of the conflict between Turkey and Russia.

A big majority of Europian people goes on holiday especially on summers. Turkey is known as a country with lots of sun, beautiful beaches, clean and warm sea, good food, cheap price etc. 

Turkey is closely related with Syria War and Tourism basis on security first. So what to do now?

If you have ever been to Turkey, you will know that Turkey is such a wide and big country that from very west to very east with birdfly is 1800km long and from north to south 640km. SYRIA is on the southeast and pretty far from touristic places of Turkey.

For example, Antalya (Alanya, Side, Kemer, Kas, Belek, Manavgat...), Mugla (Marmaris, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Bodrum), Aydin (Didim, Kusadasi), Kapadokia, Ankara and Istanbul are all far from Syrian border. All these cities locates on the west, southwest, middel and northwest of Turkey. Of course there are touristic cities by the Syrian border too but now almost nobody is selling it.

Tourists who has been to Turkey already know that they can still go and have a safe and enjoyable holiday in Turkey.

As you may have already experienced, media does not always tell you the truth. You have to go there and see yourself if you would like to.

We are in peace and have Sun-Sea-Sand! We are a couple hours away and looking forward to seeing you again for 2016 summer.

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Introduction

This is the blog for everybody who is looking for an enthusiastic local guide during their holiday and conducted tours to the most beautiful and most interesting spots of Marmaris and surroundings in Turkey. I have experience in organising package holidays, custom-made guided tours, events, excursions, company trips, family days or tourist trips by car, bus, boat or walk in English.

About Marmaris

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Marmaris is a touristic city located in the South-west corner of Turkey by the coast of Aegean and Mediterranean seas.



It is a small and green city with pine forest on the hills behind the city. Marmaris has an 8km long beach from city center till the end of İçmeler.




It is possible to have an enjoyable walk or ride bike from one side of city to the other side by following the beach.

In the city it is easy to access everywhere by walk. You can also rent bikes, motorbikes and cars.



Marmaris is famous with Honey. Pine Honey is the most famous.
http://www.marmarisbalevi.com.tr/en



We have a honey house (museum).We make flower , thyme and locust honey, the best-healthiest present to bring home.

Netsel Marina has 720 yacth capacity. Marmaris is on the route of cruises.


Since Marmaris locates on a peninsula, by 15-20 minutes drive you can find hundreds of quiet sandy bays which are not well-known.

İçmeler is a part of Marmaris.It is so beautiful. The beach has blue flag. http://www.blueflag.org

Marmaris has many antique sites. Some of them can be listed as Amos, Amnistos, Bybassos, Castabos, Erine, Euthena, Hydas, Kasara, Kastabos, Kedrai (Sedir Island), Larymna, Loryma, Phoinix, Physkos, Syrna, ,Thyssanos and many others. These sites are not fully excavated yet.
If you love parties and night life, bar street offers you lots of joy!

Or do you prefer silence and relaxation? Here you can swim from April till the end of October.

And monthly temparature averages;
-Weather ( min-max ⁰C): January 6/15, February 7/15, March 8/18, April 11/21, May 15/25, June 20/33, July 25/36, August 23/36, September 18/33, October 15/27, November 11/21, December 8/17
-Sea Temparature(⁰C): January 16, February 15, March 16, April 17, May 19, June 22, July 24, August 26, September 25, October 24, November 21, December 18

January and February are usually cloudy and rainy and sometimes sunny. In March and December sunny and rainy days are almost equal. April is usually sunny and partly cloudy, and sometimes rainy. May is sunny and partly cloudy and very seldomly rainy. June, July, August, September are sunny. October is half sunny and cloudy with few days rain. In november there are few sunny days but usually it is cloudy and rainy. December is usually rainy. 

Tours

1. Marmaris City Tour,Daily. (Flexible Timing and Program)
This tour makes your stay easier and saves time. I give you city maps and many facts-tips about Marmaris.




2. Village Tour, Daily (09:00-17:00)
With 10-15 minutes drive you see real Turkish life. Village life, green mountains, panoramas, waterfalls, paths, pine honey, swimming etc will make a nice combination to feel refreshed. Lunch included

3. Akyaka - Gökova-Cleopatra Island Boat Tour, Daily. (09:00-18:30)
An authentic tour, swimming in non-settled bays... Swimming in Gökova is freedom! Visiting Cleopata Island, an island tour by walk and taking beautiful photos make your day unforgettable! Lunch included.

4. Dalyan (Turtle Beach) Tour,Daily (08:30-19:00)
Dalyan is our best seller tour. Mud bath, thermal water, boat tour in Dalyan River, King Graves and their story, mhytology of antique city Caunos, Caretta Carettas, Blue Crabs and swimming at Turtle Beach...All these things are just very beautiful! Lunch and all entrance fees included.

5. Marmaris Bays Boat Tour, Daily (09:30-17:00)
A lazy day out in Marmaris bays. Swim in blue and warm sea, enjoy your lunch and drinks in boat. Bring sun lotion, sun glasses and snorkels...

6. Jeep Safari, Daily (09:00-17:00)
Start your day with a refreshing jeep drive in city. Then climb up mountains in forest roads. See villages-villagers. Stop in between at panoramas. Learn facts about the environment. See and swim in waterfall. Lunch and entrance fees included



7. Fethiye - Ölüdeniz (Dead Sea) Tour, Daily. (08:30-18:30)
This tour has a paragliding oppurtunity in Ölüdeniz. You visit Fethiye city center, climb up to Amintas' Grave , Ghost Village and swim at Ölüdeniz. Optionally Saklikent (Hidden Valley) can be visited too. Lunch and entrance fees included.



8. Pamukkale Tour, Daily (07:30-19:00)
Antique city Hierapolis, well-preserved antique theater and snow-white travertines... Another unforgettable day! This is a "must see" tour. Lunch and entrance fees included


9. Ephesus Tour,Daily (07:30-19:00)
The largest antique city in Turkey, the capital city of Asia Minor, the city of Artemis, the home of philospher Herakleitos. A journey back to Roman Times. Lunch and entrance fees included

10. Ephesus - Pamukkale Tour ( 2 days, 1 night)
This tour  is a combination of 8th and 9th tours and saves both time and money to get maximum benefit from your holiday. If you would like to see both of these historical sites-cities, it's better to organise it before your arrival.It will save one night hotel payment in Marmaris. Breakfasts, lunches and all entrance fees included.

11. Ephesus - Pamukkale-Fethiye-Ölüdeniz-Turtle Beach-Dalyan (4 days, 3 nights)
A combination of 4th-7th-8th-9th tours above. A relax tour takes 4days-3nights. 3days-2nights also possible. Apart from Ephesus, everywhere and everyday you have swimming oppurtunities. Sounds better than staying in the same hotel. 3-in-1. Travel - Swim - Learn! Breakfasts, lunches and all entrance fees included.


***If you have any specific interest in any other tours, let me know, we negotiate it. You wish, I make it true***

Accommodations

I work with butique hotels, 3*, 4* and 5* hotels in Only Bed, Bed-Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board,All Inclusive and Ultra All Inclusive hotels. If you would like to stay in any spesific hotel in the area where I live, I can book it with direct contact.
Hotels are half board for round tours.

Transportation

I use 2010 and up models A,B,C and D class cars for private transfers and tours. Cars are comfortable and clean with airco, casco insurance and unlimited km. For groups organisations minivan (6-8 seats), minibus(10-17 seats), midibus (27-35 seats), bus (44-55 seats) are available.

Prices

In Turkey there are 3 seasons for tourism: Low season (April-May&September-October), High season (June-July-August),Dead season (November-December-January-February-March). Depending up on the time of year, costs change. While April-May and September-October are cheaper, June-July-August are expensive and November-December-January-February-March are the cheapest months. In between there are some exception times in which costs are higher than average of normal season such as Christmas, New year etc.
For exact costs of a specific time, please feel free to contact.