Where is Selimiye and how do I get here?

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Selimiye is located 45 km away from the center of Marmaris in Mugla and is known as a virgin, peaceful and charming holiday village located on the sea shore. Having one of the most charming villages and villages of the Bozburun Peninsula, Selimiye is the eye of those seeking alternatives to the popular beldelas as a place that has succeeded in protecting the village air with its unspoilt nature.

The Village Atmosphere

In Selimiye, which attracted attention with its excellent sea, calm nature and peaceful atmosphere, the small marina built for joining the boats was not enough and every pension and restaurant which was a coast of bay created its own small pier over time. For this reason Selimiye Cove is not surrounded by a long sandy beach but surrounded by small tiny piers.

The unique little restaurants, delicious meals and intimate human voices rising from the piers invite the viewer to calm down. This character distinguishes Selimiye from more developed resorts where beaches stretch for kilometers.

Dining and Accommodation

Fish restaurants built on wooden platforms over the water have become Selimiye’s signature feature. Diners sit just above the gentle waves, enjoying the freshest seafood prepared simply. Evening meals stretch into night as guests linger over wine and conversation.

Accommodation options remain intentionally small-scale. Boutique hotels and family pensions dominate rather than large resorts. This limitation preserves the village character that attracts visitors seeking escape from crowded destinations.

Where is Selimiye and How Do I Get Here?

Selimiye is a charming region located 45 km from the center of Marmaris, 131 km from Dalaman Airport and 174 km from Bodrum Milas Airport. From Marmaris follow the Datca Bozburun State Road and after 20 km towards Datca, you can turn left to Bozburun from the roundabout of Hisaronu Town.

Transport Options

Selimiye, which can be reached by minibuses that take 35 minutes after arriving to Marmaris via Izmir, Aydin and Mugla lines, takes approximately 12 hours by road from Istanbul. If you come with your private vehicle, you can use the motorway going to Izmir from Selcuk to Aydin or you can go to Marmaris and get there via Icmeler.

Especially in the summer of Marmaris in Turkey almost every city bus services held from 35-40 minutes to come up with a minibus from the center to reach Selimiye possible. In the morning hours a minibus departs from Marmaris Otogar to Selimiye and Bozburun in two hours and these minibuses are known as the most preferred type of transportation.

Apart from minibuses, you can reach Selimiye by renting a jeep and enjoying the safari excitement.

Airport Connections

If you prefer the airline, you can use Dalaman Airport which is the closest airport to the region. For transportation to Selimiye, which is 150 km away, you can come to Marmaris with Marmaris service which is in sync with domestic flights and you can reach a kite from here by taxi or minibus. You can also contact the hotel for a transfer service.

Why Visit Selimiye

Selimiye is located 45 km away from the center of Marmaris district of Mugla, making it more attractive because it is a quiet village where people who are tired from the complexity of big cities and fleeing from noise and pollution enjoy a holiday. Explore!

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