{"id":1152,"date":"2019-11-14T18:46:25","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T18:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/?p=1152"},"modified":"2022-12-08T15:50:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T15:50:15","slug":"marmaris-or-bodrum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/marmaris-or-bodrum\/","title":{"rendered":"Marmaris Or Bodrum: How To Pick The Right Destination For You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing between Marmaris or Bodrum for a Turkey vacation is not easy.  Both are Mediterranean resort towns (though Bodrum is technically in the Aegean sea) located on peninsulas on the southwest coast of Turkey, aka Turkish Riviera or Turquoise Coast, right across the Greek islands.  The two cities are about a 70-mile drive from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d3869891.609565306!2d27.551690002813004!3d37.268100090302376!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e0!4m5!1s0x14bfbdbff1961523%3A0xdf8e730ed1eeb2be!2sMarmaris%2C%20Mu%C4%9Fla%2C%20Turkey!3m2!1d36.854935999999995!2d28.270878!4m5!1s0x14be6c4faeb0d669%3A0x51a6e218f706590a!2sBodrum%2C%20Mu%C4%9Fla%2C%20Turkey!3m2!1d37.034407!2d27.430539999999997!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1573723024300!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Marmaris and Bodrum are very popular tourist destinations, and both have a lively nightlife (in high season) and &#8220;bar streets&#8221;.  Marmaris and Bodrum both offer some unique historical sights dating all the way back to Antiquity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you decide which one to go to? <strong>Marmaris is a more touristy and party place, while Bodrum has more cultural sights. Marmaris is compact with plenty of entertainment and nightlife in a single town. Bodrum town is smaller, with some nightlife, but there&#8217;s a lot more going on out on the Bodrum Peninsula where most of the beach resorts are.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66015bfaa68f8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66015bfaa68f8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/marmaris-or-bodrum\/#Marmaris_or_Bodrum_what_travelers_say\" title=\"Marmaris or Bodrum: what travelers say\">Marmaris or Bodrum: what travelers say<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/marmaris-or-bodrum\/#Marmaris_or_Bodrum_access_transportation\" title=\"Marmaris or Bodrum: access &amp; transportation\">Marmaris or Bodrum: access &amp; transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/marmaris-or-bodrum\/#Marmaris_or_Bodrum_vibe_people\" title=\"Marmaris or Bodrum: vibe &amp; people\">Marmaris or Bodrum: vibe &amp; people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/marmaris-or-bodrum\/#Marmaris_or_Bodrum_sights_culture\" title=\"Marmaris or Bodrum: sights &amp; culture\">Marmaris or Bodrum: sights &amp; culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/marmaris-or-bodrum\/#Marmaris_or_Bodrum_dining_nightlife\" title=\"Marmaris or Bodrum: dining &amp; nightlife\">Marmaris or Bodrum: dining &amp; nightlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/marmaris-or-bodrum\/#Marmaris_or_Bodrum_lodging\" title=\"Marmaris or Bodrum: lodging\">Marmaris or Bodrum: lodging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/marmaris-or-bodrum\/#Marmaris_or_Bodrum_day_trips\" title=\"Marmaris or Bodrum: day trips\">Marmaris or Bodrum: day trips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marmaris_or_Bodrum_what_travelers_say\"><\/span>Marmaris or Bodrum: what travelers say<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"639\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1570907935_a8f4e41d7b_c.jpg\" alt=\"Marmaris beach promenade\" class=\"wp-image-1207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1570907935_a8f4e41d7b_c.jpg 639w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1570907935_a8f4e41d7b_c-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><figcaption>Marmaris beach promenade (2)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Although Marmaris and Bodrum have similar-sized populations, Marmaris feels <strong>more like a city<\/strong> whereas Bodrum, which is the name of both the city and surrounding peninsula, feels more like a large <strong>scattered holiday resort<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Marmaris is <strong>much greener <\/strong>and surrounded by pine forest hills. Bodrum is more barren. Travelers generally find Marmaris more beautiful and scenic compared to the Bodrum area.<\/li><li>Some travelers view Marmaris as a large <strong>commercial area <\/strong>along the beach.  It&#8217;s a very <strong>busy and crowded touristy <\/strong>place with a long stretch of hotels, bars (many of which British karaoke), restaurants (e.g. fish &amp; chips, English breakfast), and rows of shops selling China-made products.<\/li><li>The <strong>Bodrum Peninsula <\/strong>has many resorts with nice beaches, numerous historical sights, good shopping options (Bodrum town).  The Peninsula is easy to explore by local transportation.   <\/li><li><strong>Bodrum town <\/strong>is compact and walkable. Bodrum has better sightseeing than Marmaris, being the site of one of the seven wonders. It has a great medieval castle from the Templar Knights and an impressive underwater museum. <\/li><li> Marmaris has a broad range of <strong>tourist activities <\/strong>for all ages (boat trips, Jeep safaris, quad biking etc) as well as a very lively nightlife on &#8220;bar street&#8221; and along the beach promenade. It&#8217;s generally a good choice for teens. <\/li><li>The Bodrum town is <strong>a lot smaller <\/strong>than Marmaris and doesn&#8217;t have a proper beach like Marmaris &#8211; though nearby towns like Gumbet and Bitez do.  Bodrum\/Gumbet are nicely sized with decent nightlife and many nice bars and restaurants scattered around the small streets. <\/li><li>Marmaris feels <strong>more cosmopolitan <\/strong>while Bodrum has much more of a <strong>Turkish feel<\/strong>.  Icemeler, a couple of miles away from Marmaris, is also a much more authentic Turkish town. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marmaris_or_Bodrum_access_transportation\"><\/span>Marmaris or Bodrum: access &amp; transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7011736221_39d4c798f5_c.jpg\" alt=\"Walking in Bodrum\" class=\"wp-image-1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7011736221_39d4c798f5_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7011736221_39d4c798f5_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7011736221_39d4c798f5_c-310x232.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7011736221_39d4c798f5_c-140x105.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Walking in Bodrum (3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bodrum&#8217;s airport, Milas-Bodrum, is a 30-minute drive from the Bodrum town, so transfer times to and from Bodrum and Gumbet are short. The closest airport to Marmaris is the Dalaman airport which is about 1h20 away from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling between Bodrum and Marmaris by bus takes a little over 3.5 hours. The bus is not direct and makes a stop in Yatagan.  The cost is between $12 and $22 per person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marmaris_or_Bodrum_vibe_people\"><\/span>Marmaris or Bodrum: vibe &amp; people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/46199544485_8fb2ea9188_c.jpg\" alt=\"Bodrum old town vibe\" class=\"wp-image-1212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/46199544485_8fb2ea9188_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/46199544485_8fb2ea9188_c-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption> <em>Bodrum old town vibe<\/em>  (4)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to Bodrum town, Marmaris has a wider range of <strong>daytime leisure activities<\/strong>, day trips, and nightlife options for visitors.  Marmaris has more of an international vacation atmosphere and has something for all age groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some travelers, however, feel that while Marmaris has <strong>more scenic geography<\/strong>, the absence of Turkish culture and the <strong>mass-tourism <\/strong>aspect make it less attractive. Some also favor the Bodrum area because they can pick between Bodrum town and Gumbet for nightlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marmaris and its area don&#8217;t have as many historical sights as Bodrum.  Many travelers feel Bodrum and Gumbet offer the <strong>right mix of culture and lively resorts<\/strong>. Bodrum&#8217;s old town, castle, and marina are pleasant to visit.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In  Marmaris, the beach, hotels, and activities are all close to each other and <strong>accessible on foot<\/strong>.  In contrast, getting to the different seaside resorts and wide beaches on the Bodrum peninsula requires taking public transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marmaris_or_Bodrum_sights_culture\"><\/span>Marmaris or Bodrum: sights &amp; culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/402198783_3358c6bb6d_c.jpg\" alt=\"Marmaris harbor\" class=\"wp-image-1210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/402198783_3358c6bb6d_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/402198783_3358c6bb6d_c-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Marmaris harbor (5)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While both Bodrum and Marmaris have several archaeological sites to visit, most are located outside the towns themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bodrum a stunning <strong>medieval fortified castle <\/strong>built in part from the remains of the Halicarnassus Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World  (4th century BC).  The castle ramparts offer great views over the town and the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bodrum Castle hosts the fascinating <strong>Underwater Archaeology Museum <\/strong>with antique artifacts. Bodrum also has a well-restored 4th-century Greek amphitheater, and ruins from the legendary Halicarnassus antique city, including the Mausoleum and the ancient city gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4429285494_5d692d1677_c.jpg\" alt=\"Bodrum Castle\" class=\"wp-image-1211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4429285494_5d692d1677_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4429285494_5d692d1677_c-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Bodrum Castle (6)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bodrum has a nice size old town with pretty cobblestoned streets. <strong>The marina <\/strong>on the waterfront is home to old-style boats and makes for very pleasant strolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marmaris also has a castle to visit, although from a much more recent era &#8211; a 16th-century fortification built by Suleiman the Magnificent.  Like in Bodrum, the castle also hosts an archaeological museum.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Marmaris old town <\/strong>is also composed of sloped narrow streets lined with historical buildings from the Ottoman era.  Like Bodrum, Marmaris also has its marina and bay with beautiful clear waters.  Aside from the Castle and marina, however, the city has limited cultural sights to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marmaris_or_Bodrum_dining_nightlife\"><\/span>Marmaris or Bodrum: dining &amp; nightlife<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/21814726823_a3fbfe14b2_c.jpg\" alt=\"Beach dining in Bodrum\" class=\"wp-image-1215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/21814726823_a3fbfe14b2_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/21814726823_a3fbfe14b2_c-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Beach dining in Bodrum (7)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bodrum was considered a party resort 15 years ago, but now most of the partying and night fun has moved to&nbsp;<strong>Gumbet<\/strong> 10 minutes West of Bodrum center.  In the high season, local buses run late so party-goers can move around easily.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bodrum itself attracts visitors of various age groups, resulting in a relaxed atmosphere with a mix of lively and quieter places.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, the town has some <strong>good nightlife spots <\/strong>which concentrate mostly around the bars and clubs of the mile-long\u00a0<strong>Cumhuriyet Caddesi strip<\/strong> (&#8220;Bar Street&#8221;).  At the end of the strip is the massive Halikarnas dance club with its 5.000-people capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer, Bodrum\/Gumbet tends to attract many <strong>Turkish celebrities <\/strong>(more so than Marmaris) which hang out at the elite Billionaire Club north of Bodrum, and other select beach clubs open all night.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bodrum has lots of good places for <strong>eating fish<\/strong>, namely sea bass and bream, as well as for lamb kebabs and mezze dishes.  The Nusr-Et Turkish restaurant chain,  popular in Istanbul, has a location 40 minutes away from Bodrum &#8211; and another one in the D Maris Bay Hotel in Marmaris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Marmaris, the main nightlife areas are the so-called <strong>Bar Street<\/strong>, lively but pricey with open-air clubs and music pubs,  and <strong>Uzunyali <\/strong>(&#8220;Long Beach&#8221;), cheaper but animated as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9701277026_340ba18269_c.jpg\" alt=\"Dining in Marmaris\" class=\"wp-image-1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9701277026_340ba18269_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9701277026_340ba18269_c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Dining in Marmaris (8)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Marina area<\/strong>, more upscale, and the <strong>Armutalan district\/town<\/strong>, with its countless pubs and restaurants, are also quite popular at night.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Marmaris, while most of the travelers who hang out at the pubs and parties tend to be in the 18-30 age group, <strong>older people with families <\/strong>are also frequent in Marmaris.   <strong>\u0130\u00e7meler<\/strong>, another popular resort near Marmaris, is a more tranquil and preferred option for the older crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, Marmaris is much bigger than Bodrum town, so there are more places to go out and the prices are generally lower, e.g. in beachfront bars &#8211; though there are a few pricier clubs and pubs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marmaris_or_Bodrum_lodging\"><\/span>Marmaris or Bodrum: lodging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/431709415_bbb26ec7d1_c.jpg\" alt=\"Lodging in Bodrum (9)\" class=\"wp-image-1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/431709415_bbb26ec7d1_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/431709415_bbb26ec7d1_c-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption> <em>Lodging in Bodrum (9)<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Marmaris and Bodrum have countless accommodation options of all types. Typically, the hotels within the towns are smaller, whereas the larger resorts are usually outside the cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some travelers like staying in Bodrum town close to the center, e.g. in the area between the castle and bus station.  East of the Castle is the <strong>nightlife area<\/strong>, with both expensive beachside hotels and cheaper hostels and pensions for younger party-goers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area west of the Castle, near the marina, has <strong>high-end all-inclusive seaside hotels <\/strong>and smaller, pricier <strong>boutique hotels <\/strong>such as the Su Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelers frequently recommend the <strong>Istankoy Hotel B&amp;B<\/strong> (good for longer stays), the <strong>Sea Garden <\/strong>(big hotel with a great beach), and the <strong>Marina Vista Hotel<\/strong>. For cheaper alternatives, travelers mention Kaya Pansiyon, Gardenya Pansiyon, and Melis Pansiyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tropicana Beach<\/strong> in Gumbet is also a frequent favorite. Alternatively, staying in a resort in neighboring <strong>Bitez <\/strong>will give you a nice beach with hammocks and a more quiet experience than Gumbet or Bodrum &#8211; while staying within easy reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Marmaris, travelers often choose to stay in <strong>the Armutalan area <\/strong>which has nice places for dining go out &#8211; making going to the center optional. Icmeler is also a popular choice for lodging, only a 10-15 dolmus ride to the Marmaris center, also with its own entertainment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marmaris_or_Bodrum_day_trips\"><\/span>Marmaris or Bodrum: day trips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3831477064_bb92464321_c.jpg\" alt=\"Day trips from Marmaris\" class=\"wp-image-1218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3831477064_bb92464321_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3831477064_bb92464321_c-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Cleopatra Island near Marmaris (10)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Bodrum and Marmaris offer numerous attractive day trips to historical sights or towns and villages in the region. One example is <strong>Ephesus<\/strong>, an ancient city with impressive Greek, roman, and Christian ruins, squares, baths, and monuments such as Hadrian&#8217;s Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> You can also visit small <strong>greek islands <\/strong>from either Marmaris and Bodrum, taking a boat ferry for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Bodrum, you can catch buses to different places on the Peninsula, e.g. the pretty seaside towns of <strong>Gumusluk <\/strong>or <strong>Gundogan<\/strong>, the <strong>Yalikavak resort <\/strong>with its great views, or to the authentic Turkish town of <strong>Turgetreis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Marmaris, you can explore the bays and coves outside the city, take a boat to the nearby islands (e.g. Cleopatra&#8217;s), or simply book a schooner cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">***<br><em>Photo credits:<br><\/em>(1) Featured:  &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/shadowgate\/39976741843\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bodrum<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/shadowgate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shadowgate<\/a> <br>(2) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sarpk\/1570907935\/\" target=\"_blank\">IMG_1508<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/sarpk\/\" target=\"_blank\">SarpK<\/a> <br>(3) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/visitturkey\/7011736221\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bodrum<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/visitturkey\/\" target=\"_blank\">yilmaz ovunc<\/a> <br>(4) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/shadowgate\/46199544485\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bodrum<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/shadowgate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shadowgate<\/a> <br>(5) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fotozyth\/402198783\/\" target=\"_blank\">harbour of marmaris<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/fotozyth\/\" target=\"_blank\">fotozyth<\/a> <br>(6) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/neiljs\/4429285494\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bodrum, Turkey<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/neiljs\/\" target=\"_blank\">neiljs<\/a> <br>(7) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/hickey-fry\/21814726823\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bodrum Beach Dining<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/hickey-fry\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.hickey-fry.com<\/a> <br>(8) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nanagyei\/9701277026\/\" target=\"_blank\">View<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/nanagyei\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nanagyei<\/a> <br>(9) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/visitturkey\/431709415\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bodrum<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/visitturkey\/\" target=\"_blank\">yilmaz ovunc<\/a> <br>(10) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/visitturkey\/3831477064\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kleopatra inseln in Marmaris\/T\u00fcrkei<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/visitturkey\/\" target=\"_blank\">yilmaz ovunc<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing between Marmaris or Bodrum for a Turkey vacation is not easy. Both are Mediterranean resort towns (though Bodrum is technically in the Aegean sea) located on peninsulas on the southwest coast of Turkey, aka Turkish Riviera or Turquoise Coast, right across the Greek islands. The two cities are about a 70-mile drive from each [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[42],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1152"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1152"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1152\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1230,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1152\/revisions\/1230"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}