The Village of Turunç

Turunç lies 18 kilometers southwest of Marmaris, set within a secluded bay where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. Surrounded by pine-covered mountains and crystal-clear waters, the village enjoys a naturally sheltered setting with lively summers and calm winters.

Salty Waters & Bitter Oranges

Our breakfast buffet brings together a rich mix of local and international favourites: cheeses, egg dishes, pancakes, savoury filo rolls, home-made jams, our region's world-famous pine honey, olives and fresh herbs, seasonal fruit, yoghurts and cereals — a generous variation to be enjoyed at leisure.

Breakfast and dinner are served in our light-filled restaurant with glass façades and a shaded terrace overlooking the Bay of Turunç, the mountains and the open sea.

According to local tradition, one of these early settlers brought bitter orange saplings from the nearby island of Rhodes. The trees thrived in the peninsula's mild climate, alongside olive groves and other Mediterranean crops. Today, bitter oranges still grow throughout the village and are transformed into fragrant jams and preserves that remain part of the local table.

Tourism arrived in the 1970s and gradually transformed Turunç. Yet beneath the cafés, waterfront restaurants, and holiday homes, traces of the village's traditional character remain. Fishing boats still leave the harbour before sunrise, beekeepers tend hives in the hills, olive groves continue to be cultivated, and locals gather seasonal herbs and wild mushrooms from the surrounding mountains. The rhythms of land and sea that once sustained the village are still very much present.

Over the decades, Turunç has welcomed newcomers and visitors from around the world while retaining its distinct sense of place. It remains a village shaped by both mountain and sea—a place where ancient history, local traditions, and Mediterranean hospitality continue to meet.

Turunç at a Glance

Population: approx. 2,000 full-time residents

Traditional seaside village with a relaxed atmosphere

Popular holiday destination on the Bozburun Peninsula

Surrounded by mountains, forests, and crystal-clear bays

Climate & Best Time to Visit

April - May: Wildflowers, scenic hiking trails, and mild temperatures, with occasional rainfall in April.

June - September: Hot, sunny weather ideal for swimming and days on the beach.

September - October: Warm days with cooling breezes in the evenings, fewer crowds, swimming possible through to November.

Getting There

1,5 km distance from Loryma Resort Hotel

Walking time from resort ca. 20 min. downhill

Scheduled Loryma shuttle service free for Loryma guests (timetable at Reception)

Taxis, public buses, taxi boats (timetables and fares at Reception)

Shopping & Essentials

Supermarkets, greengrocer

Pharmacy

Souvenir shops

ATMs

Post office

Taxi stand, bus stop, pier with taxi boats

Beach & Swimming

Public beach,

Crystal-clear waters, pebble beach

Sunbeds and umbrellas serviced by beach restaurants

Water sports available on beach

Dining

Seafront restaurants and cafés

Fresh fish and Turkish cuisine

Ice cream shops and bakeries

Traditional tea garden under eucalyptus trees next to the river

Nature & Scenery

Pine-covered mountains and Mediterranean vegetation

Wildlife and birdlife

Sunrise views

Clean air and tranquillity

Things to Do

There is a lot to do in our immediate surroundings and on our beautiful Bozburun Peninsula.

We’ve compiled a few suggestions for you under Discover Our Peninsula.