Icmeler Holidays

A Turkish peninsula paradise

Fringing the south end of Marmaris Bay, Icmeler looks out to the deep blue Mediterranean, while the Aegean lies behind dramatic mountains that loom over the town. It’s an extraordinarily beautiful setting. On Icmeler holidays, the bright lights of Marmaris and the mountainous Datca Peninsula are also within easy reach and are ripe for exploration.

Icmeler’s pretty beach is surrounded by pine forests, which are criss-crossed by walking trails that ascend up steep slopes. Here you can enjoy sweeping views across the water and glimpse the adjoining Datca and Bozburun peninsulas. Roughly dividing the Mediterranean from the Aegean, these stretches of land are wonderful places where holidaymakers will find secluded beaches, wild coves and fishing villages with bougainvillea-draped lanes. In the other direction is Marmaris – a major resort that’s full of busy beaches and bars.

A destination with high-drama scenery and plenty to see and do, holidays to Icmeler in Turkey never disappoint.

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Your Icmeler questions, answered

Renting a car or scooter is a great way to discover off-the-beaten-track parts of the Datca and Bozburun peninsulas. Regular ‘dolmuş’ (public minibuses) run to Marmaris and down both peninsulas.
Yes, St Paul waited out a storm in Knidos on the Datca Peninsula circa 60 AD, en route from Myra to Rome. Due to the peninsula’s winds, Knidos was a popular stop-off for ship repairs.
It’s pronounced eech-mell-er. You’ll sometimes see it spelled İçmeler. In terms of letters to know, ç is ‘ch’, ş is ‘sh’, ı is ‘uh’, and ğ is silent.

Hotels in Icmeler

Hotel Aqua
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Ince Aparts
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Kurt Apartments
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Life Apartments
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Marmaris Park Hotel
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Marti La Perla
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Marti Resort Hotel
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Mirage World Hotel
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Miray Hotel
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Orka Lotus Beach
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Private Hotel
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Sahin Palace
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Sea Star Marmaris
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