Turunç: Beach, Nature and Ancient History

Turunç combines the beach and sea with a landscape of pine forests and citrus trees. The bay has clear, turquoise water, and the beach has been awarded the Blue Flag. There are also opportunities for boat trips, cycling, hiking and visiting the ancient city of Amos. Anyone hoping to combine different interests on holiday will find both days by the water and places to explore inland.

Beach and Bay

Turunç Beach consists of coarse sand and pebbles and is equipped with sun loungers and parasols. This mix is as much a feature of the beach as the Blue Flag it has been awarded. The bay’s clear, turquoise water gives the area a distinctive connection to the sea. When choosing a holiday apartment, it may therefore be important to consider whether you plan to focus mainly on beach days or also include excursions and activities inland.

Pine Trees, Garden Trees and Activities

Turunç lies beyond lush pine forests. The town’s streets also have a distinctive green character: they are lined with citrus, pomegranate, mulberry and plum trees, as well as geraniums, oleanders and bougainvillea. There are trails in Turunç that are suitable for nature walks. Those who prefer cycling can consider the route to Kumlubük. It passes through sweetgum trees and offers bird’s-eye views of the blue bays. Turunç is also the first stop on the “Marmaris–Turunç–Kumlubük–Palamut–Marmaris” cycling route. These specific options offer different ways to plan a holiday: getting around on foot or by bike, rather than spending the entire stay at the beach.

Boat Trips and Blue Voyages

Visitors can take day boat trips from the coast of Turunç. The town is also an important port of call for boats on Blue Voyages. Those who want to experience the sea from a boat can take this into account when choosing a destination; day trips are an alternative to cycling or hiking inland. Turunç is accessible by boat and also by a sea route of about 15 miles from Marmaris. This figure describes the sea route from Marmaris to Turunç, not the distance to accommodation.

Discover Ancient Amos

The ancient city of Amos is another special destination in Turunç. Its upper terrace includes sanctuaries, an agora, cisterns and a theatre. Amos can be reached on foot from Turunç in about an hour. Those interested in ancient sites can include a visit as a separate part of their travel plans. This means that, alongside experiences on the water and in nature, historic buildings and public spaces are also on the itinerary.

Getting There and Planning Your Holiday

Turunç is accessible by car or boat. From İçmeler, a winding road of about 20 kilometres runs through pine forests to Turunç. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Turunç can take this road connection into account when planning their journey.

More places to explore: Güvercinlik, Kumluova Belediyesi, Peksimet Köyü, Yeşilüzümlü, Mugla, Boğaziçi, Dalyan and Milas.

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