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Icmeler
Introduction
 Set
on the southeast coast of Turkey where the Aegean Sea meets
the Mediterranean, the purpose-built beach resort of Icmeler
has a distinctly European flavour, with luxury yachts
bobbing in the bay and a cosmopolitan crowd of
holidaymakers sipping cocktails at the
sea-front bars. Its package-holiday aura is, however,
tempered by its scenic setting, with steep hills clad in
pine forests plunging into the turquoise waters all around
the town. Unlike its close neighbour, the bustling resort of
Marmaris just a few miles south, Icmeler has a relaxed
village atmosphere, while lacking none of the modern
amenities. The resort is scrupulously clean and well
maintained, from its regularly raked shingly sand beaches to
its litter-free promenade. The town is also resplendent with
well-kept gardens, which soften the lines of the dozens of
hotel and apartment blocks.
Activities
Having a magnificent beach, Icmeler is primarily a sun, sea
and sand holiday destination, and a wide variety of
watersports are on offer at the resort hotels and along the
sea front. Those who feel inclined to make excursions,
however, will find plenty of interest. Favourites are boat
trips to ’Cleopatra’s Isle’, the waterfalls of Pamukkale
with their therapeutic spring waters, and the archaeological
site of Ephesus.
Night Life
Icmeler is not a clubbing resort, but there are plenty of
pubs, which keep hopping with a lively atmosphere until the
wee hours. The nightlife may be low key, but those who want
something more frenetic have only to grab a dolmus taxi and
ride a short distance to Marmaris, where the pace is hotter.
Icmeler’s only true nightclub, Abone, provides for those who
enjoy a dance, and some of the bars have discos, karaoke and
live shows.
Shopping
Icmeler does have a central shopping mall, which is adequate
for acquiring essentials and having a pleasant browse for
souvenirs. There is a local market on Wednesdays where
bargain hunters and hagglers can test their skills. Serious
shoppers, though, would be better advised to take a short
dolmus taxi ride into nearby Marmaris where it is possible
to literally shop ’til you drop’, especially in the
fascinating covered bazaar of the old town.
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