MARMARIS GUIDE
Things to Do in İçmeler: Beach, Promenade, Viewpoints and Nearby Bays by Car
Last updated: 12 November 2026
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İçmeler is a calm resort on the far side of Marmaris Bay, wrapped in pine forest on three sides. Its beach, the pedestrian promenade along the shore and the bays nearby fill several days easily. This guide covers what you can see on foot in İçmeler, the seaside walk to Marmaris and the bays you can reach by car in half a day, with measured distances.
In short: İçmeler
- Where
- Far side of Marmaris Bay; about 10 km from the centre
- On foot
- Beach, promenade and a seaside walk of about 8 km to Marmaris
- Half a day by car
- Turunç, Kumlubük and Amos, Kızkumu
- Getting back
- Dolmuş 10-1A and 10-1B; water taxi in summer
- Free delivery
- İçmeler and İçmeler hotels
Things to Do in İçmeler: Quick List
We put the places you can reach on foot or by car from İçmeler in one table. Distances were measured with two routing services; traffic and season change the times.
| Place | How | Distance and time |
|---|---|---|
| İçmeler Beach and promenade | On foot | Right in front of your hotel |
| Seaside walk to Marmaris | On foot | About 8 km, 1.5–2 hours |
| Marmaris centre | By car or dolmuş | About 10 km, 16–25 min |
| Turunç | By car | About 12.9 km, 20–28 min |
| Kumlubük and Amos | By car | About 18.7 km, 30–41 min |
| Hisarönü | By car | About 20 km, 26–33 min |
| Kızkumu | By car | About 26 km, 30–40 min |
| Bozburun | By car | About 38 km, 49–73 min |
Reach the bays on your own schedule
We deliver the car free of charge to your hotel in İçmeler. Pick your dates and see the price straight away.
İçmeler Beach and the Promenade
- İçmeler's seafront is lined with hotels and restaurants; the sea here is calmer than in central Marmaris.
- The promenade along the shore, Gezi Yolu Caddesi, is pedestrian and crosses the streams on small footbridges. It's ideal for an evening walk.
- There are water sports on the beach; Wikipedia says facilities for diving, windsurfing and water skiing are growing.
- In summer, stalls on the seafront sell daily boat trips; stops, length and price vary by boat, so ask before you decide.
The Seaside Walk from İçmeler to Marmaris
Walking along the shore from İçmeler to Marmaris Castle is about 8 km and takes 1.5–2 hours. The path is mostly flat, with the sea beside you all the way.
- The best time is early morning or towards sunset; don't walk in the midday heat in summer.
- If you get tired, MUTTAŞ dolmuş lines 10-1A and 10-1B run between Marmaris and İçmeler, and in summer there is also a water taxi.
- By bike the same route is quicker. Go Türkiye's 25 km Marmaris – Mezargediği – İçmeler – Marmaris cycling route makes a loop through the forest.
- For line numbers and the water taxi see our getting around Marmaris guide.
Viewpoints on the Turunç Road
- The road from İçmeler to Turunç climbs over the hill; from several roadside viewpoints you look down on İçmeler Bay and Marmaris Bay.
- The road is winding and narrow; only stop where there is a safe pull-out, never on a bend or on the road for a photo.
- The light is best at sunset; plan to drive back down before dark.
Half a Day by Car from İçmeler
A car is all you need for half a day
No credit card needed for the deposit; free cancellation up to 24 hours before delivery. Pick your dates and see the price.
Practical Tips for İçmeler
- Parking: many of the open car parks behind the beach are paid. Details in our Marmaris parking guide.
- Delivery: İçmeler and İçmeler hotels are free delivery points; other points are on the delivery points page.
- For car hire, distances and the road in İçmeler see our İçmeler page.
- For air and sea temperatures month by month see our weather and sea guide.
Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and season.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in İçmeler?
Amos is on Asarcık Hill near Turunç, about 3.8 km from Turunç on the map. From İçmeler, Turunç is about 12.9 km and 20–28 minutes. Ask about the state of the last stretch of road before you go.
Can you walk from İçmeler to Marmaris?
Yes. Along the shore to Marmaris Castle it is about 8 km and takes 1.5–2 hours; the path is mostly flat. To come back you can take dolmuş lines 10-1A and 10-1B or, in summer, the water taxi.
How far is İçmeler from Marmaris?
By road the centre of Marmaris is about 10 km away; by car it takes 16–25 minutes.
How do I get from İçmeler to Turunç?
By car it is about 12.9 km and 20–28 minutes. The road is winding and goes over the hill, with viewpoints on the way. Parking in Turunç is scarce in summer, so go early.
How do I get from İçmeler to the ancient city of Amos?
Amos is on the hill between Turunç and Kumlubük. Kumlubük is about 19 km and 30–40 minutes by car; you reach Amos from there.
What is there to do in İçmeler in the evening?
A walk along the promenade and dinner at a seafront restaurant are a popular evening plan. Wikipedia says nightlife in İçmeler is limited and live music usually goes on until around midnight.
Is it worth hiring a car in İçmeler?
You don't need a car for the beach and the promenade. If you want to reach places like Turunç, Kumlubük, Kızkumu or Datça on your own schedule, a car gives you freedom; we deliver it free of charge to your hotel in İçmeler.
Is parking easy in İçmeler?
There are open car parks behind the beach, many of them paid. If your hotel has parking, leaving the car there and walking to the beach is easiest.
