About Marmaris
As a result of its
geographical
setting-situated where
the Aegean and
Mediterranean Seas meet
one another- Marmaris is
an important port and
coastal town. It has
thus acted as a stage
where events bet
ween
Aegean and Mediterranean
countries were enacted.
The jagged shores of
Marmaris and the
surrounding area, its
well-protected coves and
harbors faciliated
relationships between
Asian, European and
African countries.
Marmaris splits the
Mediterrenean Sea and
the Aegean Sea with a
long and narrow
peninsula. Marmaris
Peninsula has always
been an important part
of the history of the
Mediterranean
Civilization with its
strategic geographic
position and its natural
beauty and rich past.
The most beautiful bay
of the Turkish coasts,
or more bravely, of the
whole
Mediterrenean-Gkova, is
to the west of Marmaris
on the west coast of the
peninsula in Aegean
waters. The east side of
the peninsula faces the
Mediterrenean and lays
as two strips. Forking
as Data on one side and
Bozburun on the other
sid
e. These are in Mediterrenean waters.
Marmaris is a place
sheltering many of these
landscapes, seas and
civilizations. The old
trade ships are replaced
by yacths with colorful
sails decorating the
modern marinas and by
comfortable passenger
ships. Airport traffic
is heavy. Tens of
thousands of people from
numerous countries,
different nations come
for their vacations. Marmaris is one of the
most attractive
touristic places in our
country.
We suggest you a travel
plan linked to Dalaman
Airport as it is the
nearest airport to our
beautiful city Marmaris.
Dalaman Airport is 90 km
to Marmaris.
HISTORICAL AND
TOURISTIC PLACES OF
MARMARIS
Marmaris Castle:
The castle is believed
to have been built by
Ionians, was repaired on
Byk skenders Times
and was restored and
widened by Kanuni Sultan
Sleyman in the time of
Rhodes expedition
(1522). Submerged around
Marmaris is exhibited in
the museum in castle.
Also, it is possible to
watch a wonderful
Marmaris panorama at
nights and afternoons.
Tashan and Kemerli
Bridge: Tahan(Mula
Road 10km) and Kemerli
Bridge was built by
Knuni Sultan Sleyman.
The Tomb of Sariana:
The tomb honors a
saintly lady who,
according to history
came to the aid
of Kanunis hungry troops
with milk. Shes famous
for her prophecy. She
predicted victory of the
expedition. When Kanuni
took a positive answer,
he decided to start his
expedition.
brahim Aga Mosque:
It was built in 1789 in
Kemeralt district by
brahim Aa. The big
dome attracts attention
for its architectural
point of view.
Paradise Island:
Its 30 minutes far from
Marmaris. Its actually
a peninsula and the
peninsula is covered
with forests.
Cleopatra Island:
Its simply stunning,
white silky sand and
clear crystal water said
to be carried from Egypt
by Anthony as a token of
his love for Cleopatra.
The island is near to
Marmaris. Its just a
short drive and 15
minutes boat trip.
Fosforlu Cave:
Boat tours to Turun and
Kumlubk visit this cave
frequently. It has
phosphorescent colored
walls and a blue-green
seawater that youwill be
amazed inside.
cmeler: Its 10
km to Marmaris. meler
is one of the best
picturesque places you
have ever seen. There
are touristic services,
a beach and
entertainment places in
meler which you can
enjoy yourselves.
Turunc Bay: It
lies literally at the
end of mountain road, a
coastal village that has
managed to retain both
character and charm.
With little traffic and
real village atmosphere,
it makes for a
wonderfully secluded
destination. The sand
and shingle beach at
Turun Bay is
continually the proud
holder of the Blue
Riband, the annual award
for the cleanest sea
water and beaches in
Turkey. Its shallow rake
makes swimming both easy
and safe and the
watersports from
windsurfing through to
scuba diving- present
more actively inclined
visitor with plenty of
options. It also has
facilities, guesthouses
and arbor restaurants.
Kumlubuk: Its 6
km to Turun and it can
be reached by boat.
Kumlubk offers a
scattering of
restaurants along the
waterfront. These cater
for passing yachts in
the evening and visitors
from Marmaris at lunch
times.
Ciftlik: It can
be reached with two hour
boat trip by sea. Its a
bay which especially
tours choose to stay. It
has voluminous sand
beaches and pergola
restaurants. The village
which has a small island
in the bay is preferred
by the people who go
safari tours by jeeps.
Gunnucek: Its 2
km to Marmaris. Gnncek
is a forest that
consists of Gnlk
trees(Liquidamber
orientalis) which can be
rarely seen around the
world. A special oil is
obtained from that trees
and this oil is used in
chemistry and cosmetics.
Yalanc Bogaz:
Its 8 km to Marmaris.
Yalanc Boaz is a place
where yachts are made.
It has a huge marina
with smart restaurants
and entertainment
places.
Turgut (Waterfall):
Turgut Village is 35 km
to Marmaris and the
waterfall is 15 km
walking distance to
Turgut. The height of
the waterfall is 10 m.
There are restaurants in
the waterfall and
turkish women make
delicious Turkish meals.
Its really cool to be
in the waterfall in hot
Marmaris days.
Bozburun: Its 50
km to Marmaris. Its a
calm bay with small but
good quality restaurants
and establishments. Its
famous for its honey and
hand made Meditterranean
ships. The ships are
used for blue cruises.
Also theres a
thousand-year-tree which
is one of the oldest
trees in our country.
2628 October are the
days of International
Bozburun Gulet Festival.
Kervansaray: Its
a structure that is
built of stone. Its
covered with arch which
was made in 1545 in
Ottoman Times. It has 7
small rooms and a big
room. Today there are
shops in there.
Bedesten:
Bedesten is the earliest
examples of shopping
center in history.
Valuable belongings,
silk and cloth were sold
and bought in Bedesten.
Its our both individual
and cultural historical
heritage. Bedesten is
important for Marmaris
with its modernized
style with architecture
and touristic features.
You can buy Famous
Turkish hand made
carpets, antique of
Anotalian Culture,
breath the historical
atmosphere and drink
Turkish coffee, Turkish
tea, herbal tea in its
courtyard which has a
mystic ambiance.
Yachting:
Marmaris is a natural
bay which has a capacity
of 1100 yachts of 3
marinas and 1200 yachts
of 9 yacht slip place.
Festivals are arranged
in order to improve
yacht tourism because
Marmaris is o
n the focus
of blue cruises. We can
say that International
Yacht Festival and
International Marmaris
Yacht Competitions are
the important activities
of Marmaris.
Archaic Cities Around
Marmaris
Physkos, Loryma (Bozukkale),
Cedrae, Hydas, Erine,
Castabus (Pazarlk),
Saranda (St),
Bybassios Euthenna (Altnsivrisi),
Dalyan (Caunos),
Pamukkale (Hierapolis),
Ephesus, Afrodisias.
What to Do in
Marmaris
- Water and saloon
sports.
- Trekking, canyon
climbing, hill climbing.
- Jeep safari, mtorcycle,
bicycle and horse riding
tour.
- Daily boat tours.
- Blue cruises.(boat
trips).
- Diving points and
tours.
- Magnificent night
entertainments.
- Marmaris cuisine for
unforgettable tastes.
- To make the most of
sun and sand in
wonderful beaches.
- Archaic places around
Marmaris are famous in
the world history so you
will also be close to
history.
- Marmaris Castle and
the museum inside it can
be visited.
- Ahmet Urkay Museum is
10 km to Marmaris which
consists of information
about the world and
Trkiye history.
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