Aegean Park (Marmaris) is a famous hotel in Turkey, which is loved by many tourists. It is located in one of the most famous resorts of this country, in a picturesque port, right on the Mediterranean coast.
Resort in Marmaris
Aegean Park (Marmaris) is well known to tourists from around the world, because every year this resort receives about two million vacationers. Among them are many of our compatriots.
Marmaris itself is located along the coast of the bay, on all sides the port city is surrounded by mountains. It is comfortable to relax here, because storms never reach the coast. The entrance to the bay protects the island, which takes the brunt. Arriving in Marmaris, you can get acquainted with the history of Greece. The ancient island of Rhodes is regularly served by ferry.
What to see in Marmaris?
Tours to Marmaris are in stable demand among almost all categories of tourists who choose Turkey for holidays. It is an ancient city, although the exact date of its foundation is unknown. The first mention of it in official documents dates back to the 11th century BC. Then he was known as Fiskos. In the X century BC, the city came under the protectorate of Rhodes. Later, the Persians settled in it. In 334 BC, Marmaris was conquered by Alexander of Macedon, after which he returned to Rhodes.
In the second century BC, the Romans began to rule the city, soon finally joining it in the Roman Empire. In 395, Marmaris is part of the Byzantine Empire. In the 13th century, it was captured by the Ottoman Turks, and later it was annexed to the Ottoman Empire.
In the XVI century, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent orders here to build a fortress to protect the city from external enemies and invaders forever. At that time, the settlement gets its current name, which literally means "brilliant", "shining." In 1957, a strong earthquake struck the city. As a result, Marmaris was destroyed almost to the ground. It had to be restored from scratch. The city received a powerful impetus for economic development in the 80s, when it became one of the tourist centers of Turkey.
Among the attractions that especially attract tourists who have taken tours to Marmaris, it is worth noting the ancient castle of Marmaris Fort, which is located in the old part of the city. Now a museum is open there. In the eastern part of the resort is the so-called Street of bars. This is a popular walking area with a lot of restaurants, cafes and other entertainment venues. Nearby on a small hill is the largest water park of Marmaris, which is visited almost daily by hundreds of tourists.
Weather in Marmaris
This Turkish resort has a predominantly Mediterranean climate. It is coldest in January. The thermometer column does not rise above 7 and a half degrees. It rains, sometimes even wet snow. The absolute temperature minimum in these places is minus four degrees.
In summer, the weather is hot and dry. The entire holiday season is about plus 30 degrees. The temperature maximum, which was officially recorded by weather forecasters, was 52 degrees above zero.
Hotel service
Hotel Aegean Park 3 * in Marmaris is considered to be located close to the city center. Therefore, there is high transport accessibility. Go to the airport for about 90 kilometers (Dalaman city). At the same time, the sea is not far away - through a busy road. You need to walk about 50 meters to the coast. The hotel itself offers an economy class vacation. It is believed that it is best suited for young people. The complex was built in 1990, at the height of the tourist boom in Marmaris. It has a total area of about one thousand three hundred square meters.
In total, Aegean Park Hotel (Marmaris) has 138 rooms. Each of them has everything you need for a complete and comfortable stay. Room type standard room involves a TV on which there is a Russian channel, air conditioning, the use of which is free, unlike many hotels in Europe, for example in Greece. There is a bath or shower, a powerful hairdryer, and a telephone. Carpeted flooring, cot available on request. If you are traveling with a small child, this must be warned in advance. Each room has a balcony with excellent views of the Mediterranean Sea.
All inclusive
The hotel has an all-inclusive meal plan. This means that breakfast, lunch and dinner at Aegean Park (Marmaris) are held in buffet style. It includes all dishes, non-alcoholic, as well as alcoholic drinks of local production. Directly at the hotel you can take advantage of the postal service, paid internet cafe and Wi-Fi, ample parking and a currency exchange. The hotel has its own outdoor pool. Various entertainment programs are held daily with experienced and professional animators. In the evening, for all guests organize a disco.
The hotel has a main restaurant, which runs an all-inclusive system, and there is also a restaurant where you can order dishes for a fee from the menu, because sometimes you can get bored eating at the buffet every day. Bars are open from 10am. After 23 hours, all drinks in them are released only for money.
As already mentioned, the public beach at Agean Park Hotel is just 50 meters away. Directly between the beach and the hotel is a promenade. On the shore, you can rent a chaise lounge, umbrellas or mattresses for a fee. Towels are not provided.
Hotel room
Of course, it is best to make your impression of Aegean Park Hotel 3 *, the hotel infrastructure according to the reviews of tourists who have already been there. Most of the rooms are decent, spacious and with good views. Mostly tiles lie on the floor, everywhere it is well cleaned and light. TV, hairdryer, air conditioning and shower are working properly. If you have any difficulties, helpful staff is ready to help. True, as a rule, your assistants will count on a generous tip. Everyone who comes to Aegean Park 3 * (Marmaris), in the reviews, note that the size of the rooms is very small for both two and three guests.
Among the minuses, tourists are often called irregular cleaning of rooms. For example, linens are rarely changed. Daily room service comes down to taking out the trash, cleaning the bed and replacing soap and toilet paper.
Dining at the hotel
Those who were in Aegean Park 3 * (Marmaris), in the reviews note that lunch and dinner will appeal to fans of vegetarian cuisine. A large number of guests are offered all kinds of vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, various salads, in which all of the above can be found in various proportions. At the same time, breakfasts are very monotonous. Guests can choose only boiled eggs, the same vegetables, breakfast cereals that can be seasoned with milk, as well as collect sandwiches from bread, toast, butter, cheese and sausages, and try savory sausages in tomato. Occasionally, cooks cook an omelet, but a huge queue immediately follows it.
The variety does not increase during lunch and dinner. Only the assortment of hot dishes is different. Here they are watching. But the side dishes and salads are very standard. At the same time, the chef personally lays portions of hot on the plates. True, it is not forbidden to go for the supplement. They cook breaded chicken, meatballs, fish and even grilled mushrooms. Watermelon is most often found among fruits. True, and it is often sour, which many tourists complain about in reviews. As in most Turkish hotels, few people can be surprised by the local desserts. As a rule, these are several varieties of multi-colored jellies and puddings.
Hotel Territory
The first impression of the hotel is spoiled immediately by the fact that the lobby does not have air conditioning, so no one spends a lot of time there. Everyone wants to go to the sea or to their personal room for a refreshing cool. It is stated that the hotel has Wi-Fi, but in fact it is very weak, so you have to spend a lot of time to find out at least some information. In one of the pools there is a slide (such a mini-water park). True, it rarely works. Among the pros note a large number of sunbeds. Free places always remain at the pools and at sea.
Animation and alcohol
Immediately it is worth noting that one of the main disadvantages is the almost complete absence of animation in the pool. Unlike other hotels, there is no entertainment program. The only thing they do is turn on the music near the pools after 22.00, and that’s it.
Special mention is also made of alcohol, which is available under the all-inclusive program. It will be most correct to say that alcohol is not for everyone. Beer is too diluted, and spirits are often almost for one taste and of dubious quality. Therefore, many tourists prefer to bring alcohol with them, buying it at the airport, in duty-free areas. Holidays in Turkey are very diverse excursions.