Located 45 km from Marmaris, Selimiye is located between Marmaris and Bodrum. The name was also called Kızılköy because of the red colour of the sky at sunset.Selimiye, which also has remained from the ancient period, has three castles and the ruins of the Hellenistic city walls on the southeast hills of Selimiye. The artefacts from the wrecks found around Selimiye are also exhibited in Bodrum underwater museum.
With its magnificent nature, clean sea and beaches, it is especially among the frequented spots of blue cruise boats and yachts.There are also ruins from the ancient period of Hydas around Selimiye .
Distances to Selimiye:
Bodrum Selimiye 190 km
Dalaman Selimiye 140 km
Datça Selimiye 80 km
Marmaris Selimiye 45 km
Muğla Selimiye 102 km
How to get to Selimiye?
Those who want to go to Selimiye should first come to Marmaris.There are direct buses from all over Turkey to Marmaris. During the summer season, there are minibuses from Marmaris to Selimiye from 10:30 am to 19:00 in the evening. The nearest airport is Dalaman Airport. From the airport, you can reach Marmaris by airport
Accommodation
There are holiday homes, hotels, boutique hotels, apart-hotels, motels and hostels for those who want to stay in the small holiday town of Selimiye. Due to the high demand and a few facilities, it is recommended to book in advance.
What to eat in Selimiye?
Although the restaurants along the beach stand out for seafood, appetizers, salads and dishes made from different herbs are among the delicacies to be tasted. It is recommended to taste homemade jams, goat’s milk cheeses and desserts for breakfast. The restaurants serving local and foreign tourists are among the options for those who want to taste different cuisines of the world.
Things to do in Selimiye:
Among the points to be seen in Selimiye are the ruins of the ancient city of Hydas, the ruins of 3 fortresses at different points (one of the ruins is on the Selimiye hill, the other is on the Sarıkaya hill and the last one is in Kızıl village neighbourhood).It is possible to see the ancient city walls on the southeast hills of Selimiye Bay, 100 meters from the coast, with a lighthouse, church and ancient theatre.
Kamelya Island
The island of Kamelya, which is close to Selimiye, can be reached by boat from Selimiye. It is among the first stops of boat tours.There is also a monastery on which is not known when it was built and there is a small chapel left behind.Inside the chapel, there is a fresco of Jesus Christ. Black and white stones around the chapel attract visitors to the island. There are also goats on the island and a tree which is called as wish tree and people wish by hanging papers on the branches.It is recommended that those who come to Kamelya by boat to snorkel around the island and see the underwater beauties.
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