Marmaris, Muğla
Marmaris is one of the most famous sea resorts in Turkey and the largest yacht port on the Turkish coast. Situated in the province of Mugla, the town is very popular among native and foreign tourists drawn to it by its natural beauty, abundant night life and rich cultural heritage. There are many isolated bays formed by the nearby hills that run into the sea. There are 28 660 people leaving in the town to date, but in the tourist season, the number goes to 400 000 people.
Marmaris was a Carian colony found in the 6-th century BC. The site of the town was chosen because of the natural harbor it possessed and the strategic proximity to the island of Rhodes. That`s why the town, known in ancient time as Physkos had a functioning fortress in it for most of its existence. The modern castle was rebuilt in 1522 by the Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The name Marmaris dates to this era too. From 1979 the castle is restored and restyled in to a museum.
Though it was more known as a fishing village than a resort, Marmaris went through a construction boom in the 80s and loads of tourist infrastructure such as hotels, bars, restaurants and beaches were erected. Not only that, but the town has two large marinas and several small yacht harbors. This makes Marmaris the perfect destination for yachting and diving. Not only that, but the resorts night life is unmatched on the Turkish Riviera. The town has a distinguished street, called Bar Street where almost 100 bars and discos are situated.
The close proximity to the Greek island of Rhodes serves Marmaris well because many cruise ships visit the Turkish resort on route to Rhodes. Not only that, but there is a ferry connection between the mainland and the island. Thanks to the Mediterranean Climate, the tourist season starts from early May and continues to late October. The town is easily accessible from the airport at Dalaman, 100 kilometers from Marmaris, where many airlines operate. There are buses every half an hour. There are also regular bus lines from every part of Turkey to the resort.
Marmaris was a Carian colony found in the 6-th century BC. The site of the town was chosen because of the natural harbor it possessed and the strategic proximity to the island of Rhodes. That`s why the town, known in ancient time as Physkos had a functioning fortress in it for most of its existence. The modern castle was rebuilt in 1522 by the Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The name Marmaris dates to this era too. From 1979 the castle is restored and restyled in to a museum.
Though it was more known as a fishing village than a resort, Marmaris went through a construction boom in the 80s and loads of tourist infrastructure such as hotels, bars, restaurants and beaches were erected. Not only that, but the town has two large marinas and several small yacht harbors. This makes Marmaris the perfect destination for yachting and diving. Not only that, but the resorts night life is unmatched on the Turkish Riviera. The town has a distinguished street, called Bar Street where almost 100 bars and discos are situated.
The close proximity to the Greek island of Rhodes serves Marmaris well because many cruise ships visit the Turkish resort on route to Rhodes. Not only that, but there is a ferry connection between the mainland and the island. Thanks to the Mediterranean Climate, the tourist season starts from early May and continues to late October. The town is easily accessible from the airport at Dalaman, 100 kilometers from Marmaris, where many airlines operate. There are buses every half an hour. There are also regular bus lines from every part of Turkey to the resort.
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