Marmaris Guidebook

As a foreign visitor, you can claim back the tax you pay on your purchases and receive immediate cash refund on departure at most international ports of Turkey.

Here is how:
1- Shop wherever you see the Global Refund tax-free sign. Whenever you make a purchase, just ask for your tax free invoice / cheque.

2- As with all exports you must declare your purchases at the Customs Office. So when leaving the country, present your purchases and your Global Refund tax free invoice / cheques to Customs to have them stamped.

3- Finally receive your cash refund at one of the below listed Cash refund offices or drop your validated invoices in the tax free boxes provided at most ports or simply mail them back in the self addressed envelopes, filling the payment instructions on the reverse side of your cheque, for the refund to be sent to your account at home Continue reading »

Marmaris and Icmeler has attracted many foreigners not only for short term visits as tourists, but also as residents. The number of people from around the world who work and live around Marmaris are increasing steadily every year. The easy and relaxing mediterranean life style, very friendly people, beautifull climate around the year, healthy food and living, affordability of real estate compared to home country, business opportunities because of inefficiencies in the market and a lot of recreational activities to do are some of the factors that attracts people to this amazing corner of the mediterranean sea.

Today, thousands of Europeans are choosing to purchase property in the coastal resorts of Turkey.

Many visitors return year after year, discovering the country’s charm, vibrant culture and friendly people. Many people looking to buy a home abroad have found themselves priced out of the domestic and European property market and choose Turkey because of the affordable property prices it offers.

The competitive prices of the rising Turkish property market means buyers are seeing an excellent return on their investment. With Turkey’s potential entrance in to the EU, many believe that property prices may also significantly rise.

Marmaris is probably the most popular yacht charter and sailing place in Turkey.

Beautiful coastline, friendly people, good fresh foods and delicious local wines, that could easily compete against many European vineyards. Nights out in Marmaris are guaranteed to be fun, colorful, lively and unforgettable.The summer is long and good weather is virtually guaranteed between May and as late as end October.

You can compare the average temperatures of air and sea water through whole year.