Marmaris is one of the most popular summer holiday &
resort town of Turkey located in South West of the
country by the Mediterranean coast, within the
boundaries of Mugla Province of Turkey. Beautiful
coastline, friendly people, good fresh foods and
delicious local wines, that could easily compete against
many European vineyards. The summer is long and good
weather is virtually guaranteed between May and as late
as the end of October.
Marmaris has a liberal and modern
atmosphere like in most such summer resorts and it is
very appropriate holiday destination for gay men
although there isn’t any exclusive gay venue in
Marmaris.
Black Pool Bar
Address: Siteler Mah.
Uzunyali Cad. No: 126, Marmaris,
Turkey.
Web:
Facebook.com
&
Tripadvisor.com &
Youtube.com
This venue is the only venue in
Marmaris reported to us
as a gay-friendly place by the managers, in July 2012.
It is already a very popular venue, well-known for the
drag and other comedy show performances (Please see
Youtube video on the right). It is located at the hotel
district of Marmaris, by the coast, most busy from 21:30
-00:30 am.
PS: These places were recommended for various reasons by
other gay visitors of our website, but they are not
necessarily officially gay / gay-friendly venues.. You
can also recommend us such places via our contact page
contact page
Deniz Cafe & Restaurant
Address: Barbaros Cad.
Yat Limani, No: 91,
Marmaris, Turkey
A gay-friendly cafe (not gay) located near the yacht
harbor (Yat Limani) of Marmaris . If you come from
Tourist Information Office, it is another 150 meters
away after the Mermaids statue, right on the the quay.
It was opened in 1984 as a cafe which is still open. In
2000 the place was renovated and the restaurant was
added by the family who own the venue. Restaurant's menu
is wide and varied with Turkish and international
dishes. They offer all types of coffees at the cafe.
Deniz cafe is open in winter time also. (2005)
Comments
"Please remove Deniz Cafe. This is not a gay (friendly)
place !" (July 2011)
Talk of Town Marmaris - Cheers
Address: Uzulyali, (Long Beach),207
Sok, No: 78 Marmaris, Turkey
Web:
Facebook.com/ &
Tripadvisor.com
A popular night club disco-bar situated on the sea front
with it's own private beach. Almost 24 hours a day
something is happening here. Sports and special events
are shown live on two big screens. It is not a gay club
but its resident cabaret show performed since 1996 will
surely attract gay visitors. It is " Bobbie Kent's
International Play Girls Show " with a subtitle " The
most Glamorous Girls in Town are Boys ? ". It starts at
9:30 pm every evening. Show ticket price includes dinner
served earlier at 8:15pm. After the cabaret finishes you
can dance in their disco until the early morning.
Comments:
"I have been to Marmaris 14 times and I still love it. I
think all the bars are ok with gays I have never had a
problem at all I think they are very gay friendly in
Cheers. I started going here with friends for the drag
show and we met the guys that done it and were amazing
guys we always end up with them when my friends and I
get there. I have also had a partner out of cheers bar
who was a waiter and all his work mates knew nothing was
ever hid. We were even allowed to sit on the beach
together day or night. Hope this helps people and enjoy
Turkey it is a wonderful place." (Posted by Andre from
Ireland on July 03 2013)
"Cheers bar is not a gay club but would say it gay
friendly. They have drag shows in the bars sometimes.
(August 2010)
"There is a bar called Cheers but its not a gay bar!! It
has a good drag show and few of the gay lads are in
every night and they are really good laugh!! Though it
isn't exclusively a gay bar you won't ever get any
prejudice or trouble there!!" (June 2009)
"There isn't any gay bars in Marmaris , but Talk of the
Town is a good place to go. Talk of the Town isn't a gay
bar! its a drag show and very possibly you will find
some of the gay scene will gather there." (June 2008)
Captains Bar
Address: Uzunyali,
207 Sok. No: 72/1 Marmaris, Turkey
Web:
Facebook.com &
Tripadvisor.com
"t is not a gay bar but I recommend Captains Bar in
Marmaris, take the dolmus or mini bus from Icmeler and
get off at Gima Point Center (in 2017 it is Kipa
Supermarket) which is a shopping centre
on your right hand side. Get off the bus and walk
towards the beach and Captains is on your left. Its a
karaoke bar and that seems to have a gay crowd. Also
Cheers bar is on the other corner and there is usually a
small gay crowd i there too. These bars are located in
an area called Long Beach which has lots of other
bar/clubs too or you could try Bar Street where there is
a gay crowd to but no bar is an active gay bar as such.
Hope this helps." (April 2008)
Marmaris is a lively place both by day and night. The
nightlife is unending and numerous clubs and bars
stretch along the coast from the elegant marina to the
curve of Icmeler, the smaller resort close by. The
nightlife is concentrated at Bar street and Uzunyali
(called Long Beach by tourists) Bar Street is a street
full of variety of bars and night clubs open until 4 am
in the morning. There are places with animators and
dancers and live music. The long beach is home to
several discos, cocktail bars, several Karaoke bars and
restaurants. Many bars and restaurant have a Turkish
night once a week where there will be fun, shows,
possibly a Turkish belly dancer, followed by the Turkish
Folk Dance show.
Here are some of the popular regular bars and clubs of
Marmaris.
Club Areena
Address: Barlar Sokak /
Bar Street, No: 125, Marmaris,
Turkey
Web:
Facebook.com / Club Areena
Open air dance club with lots of palm and exotic trees
around you, offers laser shows, great resident DJ's and
world-wide famous guest DJ's; light shows, special
show's, professional dancers, and sometimes concerts.
Club Areena is said to have Europe's highest technology
of laser, sound, light and effect technology. You can
see DJ's flying over 4000 people with bazookas in their
hands.
Comments:
"There are no gay bars in Marmaris. People of all
persuasion, simply live for the moment at venues such as
Club Areena in Barlar Caddesi / bar street (June 2008)
Crazy Daisy
Address:
Barlar Caddesi / Bar street, 121, Marmaris, Turkey.
Web:
Facebook.com / CrazyDaisy
Popular bar & night club in downtown Marmaris with 1300
people capacity. They have a terrace, where you can
chill out with your friends & lovers, The venue promises
an energetic entertainment, good service, quality drinks
at a lively bar; dancing until dawn with the latest
music. They host events almost every night of the week.
Three towers zone sound system, high tech lights,
spectacular laser light system, and some of the best
DJ's from around the country are available here.
Comments:
"I went to the reopening night of Crazy Daisy last week.
I is NOT A GAY NIGHTCLUB i also saw people turned away
and when I asked my Turkish friend about this I was
informed that they are not to keen on letting just males
in and prefer couples" (May 2008)
"I've been 2 Marmaris for 4 years now and I have took
loads of my gay mates they always end up down bar street
coz they always pulled the locals and tourists. You
might find someone at the end of the night in Crazy
Daisy bar." (April 2007)
Green House
Address:
Barlar Sokak / Bar Street (39. Sokak), Marmaris,
Turkey
Web:
Facebook.com / Green-House
You will find Greenhouse at Bar street situated in the
bazaar and it has been there since 1986. In summertime
they open at 21:00 and start with playing R&B and
commercial pop sounds. After midnight they play trance,
techno and house music.
Euro Sky Bar & Restaurant
Address: Hasan Isik Cd,
No: 12/B Marmaris, Turkey
Web:
Tripadvisor.com
"Euro Sky Bar just off the main beach road by the
traffic lights as if you are heading towards the market.
cafe bar. English, Scottish, Turkish . had a Gay rainbow
flag . great home made food and cocktails buy one get
one free . very gay friendly". (posted by Lawton on May
18th, 2011)
The Champagne Bar & Restaurant
Address:
Kayabal cad. N0: 51, Icmeler, Marmaris
Web:
Tripadvisor.com/
'We were in Icmeler for 2 weeks and we discovered this
bar-restaurant called Champagne on the main street, near
the seaside. It was my friend's birthday and we decided
to celebrate it there. we reserved a table for the diner
and Yurda made our soiree fantastic, lovers on the
tables, candles and a very remarkable "happy birthday"
wish on a big sheet of cloth. He even prepared a
birthday cake for us. When my partner cut the cake, all
the staff started to shout, kiss, kiss, kiss and he
kissed me on the lips and they all applauded was amazed
how cool and sincere they were. Homosex is ok and
accepted if you do not make a fuss about it and act like
adults. We always returned to the same place for a pint
or for a meal and always treated like everyone else and
never had a remark. And as a French, I am the chef of a
famous Parisian restaurant and can tell you the food is
really good especially the fish in salt and the pepper
stake. we are going back next year and we will be there
again and again. Lovely spot Icmeler.' (Posted by Marcel
from France on 16/08/2009
These are a small selection of good restaurants operating in Marmaris listed regardless of being gay-friendly in particular.
Alibey Restaurant
Address: Uzunyali,
207 Sokak No: 146, Marmaris, Turkey
Web:
Tripadvisor.com
Mr. Ali's restaurant is located in the most scenic part
of Marmaris beach, on the beachfront overlooking the sea
with its spectacular views & kilometers of coastline,
less than a 10 minute drive from the old town. Enjoy the
best of the Mediterranean cuisine and enjoy beautiful
views of the bay and surrounding mountains. The view is
spectacular, looking straight onto the water and back
into the bay of Marmaris.
Çaglayan Restaurant
Address:
Cetibeli Village - Marmaris., Turkey
Web:
Tripadvisor.com
Transportation is available by taxi or midi bus anytime
to the venue located in a village 13 km. from Marmaris.
They also provide shuttle service from/to hotels, if
called for reservation. The restaurant is totally in the
middle of pure nature, all green everywhere. Caglayan
(waterfall)
restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner menus,
including sea food - is an all in all an abundant
cuisine options.
Dede Restaurant
Address:
Barbaros Cad. No: 36 Marmaris / Turkey
Web:
Tripadvisor.com
It's one of the first restaurants on your left side when
you're in the harbour. Fresh fish, steaks, traditional
Turkish chicken are the favorites. It offer fabulous
views overlooking the gullets & bay towards Icmeler. It
is also very nice inside - especially the upstairs
dining room with a fireplace which is brilliant for the
winter or colder out of season nights.
Hacis Cafe - Restaurant Bar
Address:
Adnan Menderes Cad, Merkez Mah, Armutalan,
Marmaris
We would not help but mention the Tripadvisor's most
popular restaurant in Marmaris. It is located in
Armutalan quarter of Marmaris, some 3-4 km away from
city center. It offers European, British, Turkish
cuisines and gluten free food options, They are also
vegetarian friendly. Guest reviews
at Tripadvisor will give you a better idea
There is not any gay friendly cinema in
Marmaris,
unfortunately.
There is not any gay / gay-friendly sauna or bath house
in Marmaris, unfortunately.
A visit to a historical Turkish bath is at the top of
the must-do list for gay tourists visiting Turkey. In
Marmaris, most of the big hotels and holiday resorts
would have bath, sauna and spa facilities with their
establishments. The following venues are (none-gay)
public baths and other similar venues in and around
Marmaris.
Armutalan Hamami
This is not a gay venue !
Address: Cami Avlu Mevkii (quarter), Armutalan (suburb)
Marmaris.-
Google Map
Armutalan Haman is said to be the second largest in
Turkey having three hamam rooms and 2 saunas, a large
massage area and two Jacuzzi. It was established in
1996. Armutalan Haman is open all season from early
April, until the end of October. It is open daily from
09:00 to 22:00 hours (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM).
Beldibi Hamam
This is not a gay venue !
Address: Cumhuriyet Mah (quarter). Beldibi (district)
Marmaris.
Osmanli Hamam
Datça Yolu (Mamaris-Datca road)
76. Sokak Marmaris.
Sultan Hamam
This is not a gay venue !
Address: Ulusal Egemenlik Boulevard, Marmaris- Turkey.
In general, the cruising areas - especially parks and
secluded beaches are where gay men should be more
selective with the people they meet. It is always
possible to come across to some bad guys who want to
trap the gay men in such places. Especially, be careful
at night time and do not carry very valuable things and
a lot of money on you, just in case.
Possible cruising places in Marmaris are:
Marina -
Google Map
The neighborhood of Yat Limani-Yacht harbor, usually
after it gets dark and around the lighhouse.
Barlar Sokagi / Bar street -
Google Map
Marmaris Bar Street is also a random cruising area,
being the gathering point of all Marmaris in at night.
You can bump into other gay men here occasionally.
Please note that cruising in these places is not very
obvious, so you need to watch out carefully to catch the
right people, but try to avoid tourist hustlers while
doing this.
Visitor Feedbacks about cruising places in Marmaris:
"For cruising walk down the sea front around 2pm toward
the harbour, be careful of the gigolos there also nearly
got robbed by two guys. They were gypsies. Make sure you
put money in shoe before you go cruising and your key,
but u will get something" (April 2007)
"Lighthouse in Marmaris. Many gay visitors. Nice people"
(posted by Rene from Germany on April 01 2010)
"Just sit on the benches on the prom and you can eye up
those gorgeous Turkish lads and sometimes get lucky!"
(posted by Philips from UK on September 21, 2010)
There are no gay beaches in Marmaris. The downtown beach
Uzunyali (long beach) is possibly where most Turkish gay
tourists would be going for cruising. Is has dark
volcanic sand which is flanked by a wide promenade. Many
resorts have private beaches which can be enjoyed by the
guests staying in the hotel. The beaches in Marmaris, in
most of the resort hotels, are covered with coarse black
sand.
There are two quieter beaches nearby accessible by
dolmus minibuses or water taxi -
Icmeler and
Turunc
beaches. Icmeler is a smaller resort within the
boundaries of
Marmaris district. Its beach is a mix of
sand and shingle, but is far longer, yellower and less
crowded. Turunc is 20 km away by land and 15 miles away
by sea. It can be reached in half an hour using the
winding asphalt road crossing the forest in Icmeler.
Once a small fishing village, now it accommodated many
facilities including cafes, restaurants, hotels and
pensions. Turunc is surrounded by high hills planted
with pine trees all over.
For a truly beautiful local beach, head offshore to
Cleopatra's Beach
Cleopatra's Beach on Island (Sedir Island), where you can
most easily go with daily boat tours departing from
downtown Marmaris. Legend has it that this island was
given to Cleopatra as a present by Mark Anthony and he
imported the fine white sand to the island from Egyptian
shores in order to show his love to Cleopatra, who
refused to step on any place other than Egyptian land.
Sedir Island is the site of an ancient Roman resort
town. Existing ruins include an enormous amphitheater
and old city wall. Yhe best way to go. Sedir Island can
best be reached y daily boat trips from downtown
Marmaris. If you have a car, you need to drive to
Camlik from where there are regular boats, although
they are not very frequent.
LGBT Turkey
The meeting point of Turkish & none- Turkish gay men
living / visiting Turkey. You can follow activities all
over Turkey, including Marmaris in this bilingual (Turkish
& English) Facebook community page.
Google Group for Turkish Gays
A Google Group to meet Turkish gay men from all over
Turkey. You can leave a message to meet Turkish gays and
gay tourists living in or visiting Marmaris in this group.
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