Bodrum or Marmaris – What is better to choose for relaxation? Weather, water temperature, prices for tours and in hotels, entertainment, transport accessibility. In what months of traveling to rest in Bodrum and Marmaris, the main differences from the resorts of the Turkish Riviera are in the Eurotraveler review.
It is well known that the thorough, that is, a directly prevailing number of tourists visit Turkey for the purpose of relaxing at sea. Moreover, resorts in the south of the country are in greatest demand: Antalya and Kemer, Belek, Side and Alanya.
It is reasonably believed that there is warmer. At the same time, in the reviews, it is not so often possible to find a mention of high humidity. Able to greatly overshadow or completely spoil the rest of the completely small category of resorters.
The frightening phrases like “cooked in your own juice”, “incredibly stuffy” and rather innocent – “towels were not dried” – briefly characterize one of the features of the climate on the Turkish rivier.
And therefore, meticulous travelers, accustomed to weighing and choosing “sighted”, fix their mental gaze to other Turkish resorts. Where the weather does not have such a frantic disposition.
For example, on the coast of the Aegean Sea. That is, it is where the tired bodies of Western European – in particular, British – resorters are especially like to land. And as well as the Turks themselves!
However, even at the stage of choosing a potential vacationer is waiting for a hardener. For deciding where it is better to relax: in Bodrum or Marmaris, it is not so simple!
Weather
If you compare the air temperature, you can state almost complete parity. Since there and there, even in peak summer months, it will be hot, but still not too much.
And the air temperatures in the area of +30-35 ° C amid low humidity are transferred to tolerantly overwhelming majority of potential tourists. In the case, of course, if they leave the day for a short time shaded, and even better – conditioned – spaces.
In all other cases-for example, in hiking or even water cruisers-excursions along the Aegean Sea-the power of the sun will be fully felt. And the desire that will prevail against the background of others is to find a shadow. And even better – a breeze or a chill)
In Marmaris, perhaps the heat does not so hard pressure on the psyche. For, as noted repeatedly in the reviews, it is a garden city!
The presence of extensive pine forests in the vicinity of extremely positively affects the air. He is not as dry as in Bodrum. And so breathes here a little easier!
Rains in the summer are a rare phenomenon on both of the studied resorts. In the fall, Marmaris theoretically looks a drop of a more inconspicuous place.
Which, however, is completely leveled by his “green lungs.” If in Bodrum you easily notice the scorched land and drained shrubs, then his “colleague” was more fortunate in this regard.
It is quite difficult to feel critical differences in the weather in the designated resorts outside the high season. For example, if you come to Marmaris or Bodrum in October, when the Golden Autumn comes there.
But in any case – we warned you!
The temperature of sea water in both resorts rarely exceeds +26-27 ° C. What gives someone a reason to even complain about coolness. Others, on the contrary, are extremely glad that the sea is refreshing!
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Beaches
The city beaches of Bodrum are narrow and are crowded with vacationers in the season. It is for this reason that experienced spa are most often settled in towns behind the city line. This is especially true for families with children – the children will simply be uncomfortable to rummage in the sand on the narrow ribbons of the Bodrumian beaches proper.
In the suburbs, find a rarefied section of the coast easier. Although many complain about sometimes too many tourists.
It’s difficult to call a completely critical problem with the beaches. Since transport communication between Bodrum and its “satellites” has been adjacent. And the cost of a ticket for Dolmush – this is such a Turkish “minibus” – will pull the most duster tourist.
Next to Bodrum are such popular beaches as Bittez and Yakhshi (to the west) and Torba (in the north, on the other coast of the peninsula). Aciarlar and Karaainchir are noticeably further located.
It is curious that Marmarisov beaches within the city traits are impressive. That is, impressive, of course, but in a negative sense. Dirt and gloomy, some dubious purity of water-these are the main claims.
But if you only get out of the tourist or, say, settle at least in Ichmeler, how his sensations improve. Although, judging by the reviews, in recent years this beach for some reason began to clean up much worse.
If vacationers get to the hotel in Turunch, then everything will be in order today. Since this beach remained “cool” and “clean”. And the sea remains transparent throughout the high season!
Entertainment
Bodrum is an old city. That is, directly ancient – under the name Galicarnas, it existed even before the campaigns of Alexander the Great. And he was not a village – the army of the great commander was able to defeat the local fortress only the second time.
Alas, the legendary Galicarnas Mausoleum, one of the “miracles” of the ancient world, is now a chaotic pile of stones. They say that in this place a fantasy comes to life … but nothing more.
You can visit the remains of the city gate and sit on the steps of the ancient Greek amphitheater. And also with interest to wander a couple of hours at the well-preserved fortress of St. Peter, the resort inherited as a heritage from the knights of the-capitalers. However, evil languages confidently claim that the fortress today looks too “new”.
The resort symbol is dilapidated windmills. Whose cylinders proudly rise on an elevated peninsula between Bodrum and Humbet. From there, by the way, the whole area is clearly visible.
What else? In unequivocally pleasant classes, we will write promenade with the cozy streets of the old city. Visually strongly resembling Greece.
Young people will definitely like Bodrum night clubs and discos – this resort seems to be considered the All -Turkish champion in their number
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In use and water walks along the surrounding extremely picturesque bays. Those who can afford to enter the Schengen zone will be happy to visit the Greek island of Kos.
Not located special attractions. With the exception of one – a cozy rural aura has been preserved here and a bored breathing of an ever -hurry civilization is not at all felt.
Actively carry from Bodrum and on distant excursions. The one that goes to the town of Dalian (“Turtle Beach” and Lycian tombs) is especially popular. In the summer season, buses aiming on Pamukkal are not empty.
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Marmaris
But at the side of Marmaris there are a lot of islands, where excursions are also carried. And where I just do not want to get out of the transparent sea.
Sedir is especially well known. The island, which informally bears the name of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra.
In the vicinity of Marmaris, you can fly on paraglider among wooded hills. Well, of course, various walks on boats and yachts along the coast are very popular. Plus – sea fishing.
Separate resorters can go to the Greek Island of Rhodes. Which is not only more a braid, but also much more interesting in the architectural and historical sense.
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Transport accessibility
This aspect is more interested in those tourists who are considered independent. Since the bags are simply loaded onto the buses of tour operators after passing through passport control.
Bodrum is closer to the airport in Milas, the distance is 35 km. In part, this advantage is leveled by the fact that only summer charters fly there directly.
Individual travelers often have to plan a route with a transplant in Istanbul. Which, however, is also not bad – in the largest city in Turkey there is something to see.
Marmaris is served by airport in Dalaman. And he is a priori away – 85 km along the highway.
Moreover, for some reason, air tickets there with an independent purchase than in Milas. So some vacationers arrive through it. And this is already 120 km.
Prices 2025
Other things being equal, package tours to Marmaris are a little more expensive than in a vigor. What does a little mean? On average – 10 percent.
Is it worth the overpayment of the voiced advantages in the form of a slightly more gentle climate and very fresh and aromatic air? Here everyone decides for himself.
Moreover, with sights in Marmaris, everything is quite sad. And the Turks themselves definitely consider him a much better place for coastal holidays.
With independent preparation of the trip, you can choose a direction that interests you personally. By constant price monitoring, having bought relatively inexpensive plane tickets.
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