Sarigerme
Located in Mugla Province's Ortaca district, Sarigerme is a gem on Turkey's popular Mediterranean region. Although the town itself is small, Sarigerme's beach makes it a real destination for travellers looking to relax and rewind on the coast. You may soon be an expert at the pronunciation of the name (it's sah-ree-gare-may). For more information about the area, you can visit our Fethiye destination page to discover nearby sites such as Saklikent, Dalyan and Babadag. Alternatively, visit our Fethiye tour page for some awesome exploratory package tours that will have you amazed by how much this part of the world has to offer.
Climate and Weather of Sarigerme With its large geographic area, Turkey also has a very varied climate, meaning that weather conditions can be drastically different between different parts of the country, as well as during different seasons of the year. If your trip will include Eastern Turkey, visitors ought to be aware that the region has snow on the ground for a decent part of the year, with temperatures as low as -30 and -40 C in the winter. Meanwhile, during the summer, temperatures in Eastern Turkey may hover around 30 C or higher. If your trip will only include Sarigerme and the nearby area, weather is more straightforward. In this Mediterranean region of Turkey, where Sarigerme is located, snow is very rare and weather is decent year-round. In Sarigerme, in particular, winter averages hover around 10 C for January and February, the coldest months. Meanwhile, the hottest months, July and August, bring average temperatures of 26 C.
Things to Do/Attractions If you're drawn to Sarigerme's warm climate, one of the best attractions Sarigerme has to offer will be its beach. Sarigerme beach has a reasonable entry rate and boasts many sunbeds, as well as a wide array of watersports. Whether it's diving, waterskiing, paragliding, windsurfing or canoeing that floats your boat, Sarigerme beach has plenty of options. Those who prefer a more structured day may choose to book a day trip through a tour company, where they can enjoy activities like swimming with dolphins, whitewater rafting, or a jeep safari.
For those who may decide to pursue some retail therapy, Sarigerme provides plenty of options, whether you're interested in a leather bag, a new necklace, or even a tattoo. There's a market right in Sarigerme on Wednesdays, and on Fridays, visitors can take the dolmus (minibus) for 30 minutes and check out Ortaca's market. The Tuesday market in Fethiye and the Saturday market in Dalyan are both relatively accessible from Sarigerme. Between Sarigerme's own shops and bazaar stalls, and the shopping mall and markets in Fethiye and nearby areas, visitors can find just about anything they're looking for.
Accommodations: Sarigerme Hotels and Resorts Sarigerme is quite a destination for visitors looking for the resort experience. While other larger towns may have a more traditional hotel landscape when it comes for accommodations, Sarigerme is dominated by resorts. Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme is one luxe option, offering five-star accommodations including sea view suites, an in-house spa and gym, over 20 eateries and bars, and 10 outdoor pools. TUI BLUE Sarigerme Park is another option for visitors looking for luxury. The all-inclusive resort includes meals and allows guests to opt into additional experiences like a traditional Turkish Hammam treatment, a Turkish cooking class, and a 12-island boat tour. Budget travellers might be frustrated by the dearth of hostel and dorm accommodations in Sarigerme, but Sarigerme does have Airbnbs available, as well as hotel rooms in the under-250-lira range.
Accessibility and Transportation for Travelers Sarigerme has situated just 12 km from Dalaman Airport, making it a reasonable 17-minute drive for travellers flying into Dalaman, which sees flights from Turkey, as well as European and Middle Eastern countries like England, Ireland, Germany, Sweden and Israel. For the many travellers who base their Turkish travels out of Istanbul, it's good news that Dalaman airport sees 191 flights a week between the two Istanbul airports. Access to other parts of Turkey from Sarigerme is reasonable, too. Those looking to go from Sarigerme to the popular holiday hub Marmaris will only need to drive for around an hour and twenty minutes. The drive to Fethiye, another popular vacation town, from Sarigerme, is just over 50 minutes.