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Günnücek, Yalancı Boğazı and Cennet Adası (Nimara) 

If you become overwhelmed by the heat of Marmaris go past the Nestel Marina, through the Yalancı Boğazı (Liar Strait) and then to the picnic ground of Günnücek. Here you will see a stream whose water greatly diminish in summer and which is surrounded by Günlük trees (a type of endemic mastic tree), the oil from which is used in making perfume. The picnic area is run by the forestry authority. You can also make use of the camping area and the beach. The Yalancı Strait was so named by locals because when you looked through it from Marmaris it appears to be a strait but indeed it is a natural inlet. There is a strip land linking both the Nimara Peninsula and the Cennet Adası (Heaven Island) to the mainland. This earthen barrier in the past formed a yachting port. The other yacht marinas in Marmaris and the pulling out areas are in this region.

The Cennet Island (aka the Nimara Peninsula) stretches opposite Marmaris. The peninsula is one of the popular destinations for daily boats trips. However, if you so desire you can also get to the to the Yalancı Strait, which is eight kilometres from the centre, by minibus or car and walk to Cennet Island.

The walking paths are ideal for a stroll amongst nature and away from crowds. The view is very picturesque. There are open air restaurants and cafes in the quay area, where boats coming from Marmaris moor.