Try Icmeler only a couple of miles from Marmaris.
Scenic resort, beach area not to bad,plenty of nightlife with a couple of late night clubs.
Try the link below as this forum is all about Icmeler and your full holiday,flights and transfares plus excursions can also be booked from them

http://www.icmeleronline.com/

Have a look at Kusadasi, Marmaris, Altinkum and Bodrum.

Les

I second Icmeler.It is the perfect resort for a first time visit to Turkey.
Beware though because once you have been you will want to go back time and time again.

hey, i have to say i have a soft spot for marmaris, i do like it, i hate it when people compare it to blackpool cos ive been to blackpool n hated it! i think marmaris is big n busy enough that you will always find something to do!im 24 and have been going since 2005......a holiday is what you make of it wherever you go!have fun!x

I suggest you take a look at Gumbet. It is a busy, lively resort with plenty of nightlife, lots of bars, several bar/clubs where you can dance until the early hours and plenty of good restaurants. There is a nice beach there with lots of watersports and there are all kinds of different trips you can do too - boat trips, jeep safaris, Turkish nights etc. there is also a water park nearby if you fancy that.

Gumbet is also just 10 minutes away from Bodrum by minibus, these run every 5-10 minutes 24 hours a day. In Bodrum you can also find good bars and restaurants and some of the really popular nightclubs, plus it is great for shopping.

If you want to know anything els just ask as I lived there for 3 years so I should be able to help.

Kedi

Stick with Marmaris bigger better and more to do, You will find your so called tacky in all the resorts.

I would say Marmaris for your first time there is plenty to do for younger people you will have a ball!!!

Hi, if your like me and enjoy the nightlife etc you should definitely look at Gumbet. Its more a 18 - 30s resort and has the biggest open air club in Europe (Halikarnas) - to what ive been told
Sully

Halikarnos is actually in Bodrum not Gumbet although , as mentioned earlier, they are only a short taxi/bus journey apart. Been to Bodrum and Gumbet twice about 12 years back. Definetely the place for night life and singles holidays. More recently started going to Marmaris and Icmeler and , for us anyway, these are the ideal resorts for whatever kind of holiday you're looking for whether it be singles, family, peaceful, lively or whatever there is something for everyone. Forget tacky as already pointed out you will find that anywhere in the world if you look for it. Its all about people trying to make a living out of tourism without which there would be no holiday resorts in the first place !
Glen

marmaris. we've been going for the last 7 years love the place, certainly not tacky and nothing like blackpool, you won't get bored in marmaris its certainly lively

Hi, I would recommend Kalkan. Its a beautiful town on the Med. Very popular with all ages. Great beaches. And there are a lot of restaurants and bars to choose from. 2 nigth clubs, but many bars open until 1am. Have a look at the reviews on TripAdvisor and for information on Kalkan visit Enjoy Kalkan.

Cheers
Martin

Olu Deniz / Hisaronu.......... you have the best of both worlds
Olu Deniz with the beach and more chilled atmosphere, hisaronu for the night life plenty of restaurants and bars

Thanks all for the advice! It has been extremely helpful!! x

turgurtreis is nice for first timers aswell