If you are a vacationer in Marmaris and looking for things to do in your spare time, you can visit Nimara cave. The cave is located on Cennet Island in Marmaris district. Daily activity or trekking Nimara cave is one of the most suitable places.
Nimara Cave in Marmaris
Also known as Star or Nimara Island. The height of the cave is 350 meters and there are various stalactites inside. Archaeological studies have revealed that the stalactites and stalagmites in the cave belong to about 100,000 years ago, in this regard, it is one of the most popular tourist areas today.
Excavations in the Nimara cave started in 1998, the first findings were found in 1999, one year after the start of the excavations. The first artifacts found in this regard were two female statues made of sandstone. At the same time, traces of people who lived in the cave 12 thousand years ago were also found.
Apart from these, 500 colored glass, drills, chisels, stone and bone piercing tools were also found during the excavations in the Nimara cave.
There are bus services departing from Marmaris city center to go to Nimara cave in Marmaris district of Mugla. The distance between the center of Marmaris and the cave is approximately 20 km. You can also go to Nimara cave with your own vehicle.
It is especially ideal for those who like to visit archaeological finds, in this regard, there are finds from the Bronze Age and earlier in the cave. At the same time, the fact that traces of people who lived 12 thousand years ago were found in the cave is one of the most interesting events. Considering all this information, it will be very enjoyable to visit the Nimara cave.
There are restaurants and cafes close to the cave. In this way, after visiting the cave, you can rest on Cennet Island and even stay in hotels. At the same time, it will be very enjoyable to take a walk on Cennet Island. There are very nice walking areas built by the municipality on Cennet Island, which is the nature itself.
