The Allure of a Beautiful Fishing Village in Turkey
Selimiye has become a popular spot near Marmaris, known for its beautiful fishing village charm. Despite summer crowds, it maintains its natural beauty.
Nowadays you can see many pictures of Selimiye on social media. It is one of the favourite places for bloggers and Instagram influencers. This is why it has become so popular.
The Aegean Sea and the bays are very precious for Turkey and they are also popular all over the world. The sea is crystal clear, the weather is so nice and the nature is beautiful. There’s something truly special about this stunning bay that just pulls you in. It’s no wonder it draws in tons of tourists, especially when summer rolls around!
Selimiye is one of the stops of the blue cruise gulets that travel between Bodrum and Marmaris. Area is very green, the sea is crystal clear and calm but there is not much of a beach.
Hydas to Selimiye: A Journey Through Time in Marmaris
The history of Selimiye goes back hundreds of years. The ancient name of was Hydas. Then it began to be called Losta. Another name of the village was Kızılköy. Kızıl means red in Turkish and this name was given because of the colours of the sunset.
Area has ancient findings from the Archaic period. There are also 3 old castle ruins in area. One of them is at the top of the village. Another is on Sarıkaya Hill and the last one is in the Kızılköy district. If you are interested in history and archaeology, you can also visit these castle ruins during your holiday in area.