About Marmaris
Monday, 2nd November 2009
Marmaris is a tourist resort situated on the lovely Turquoise Coast, where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean sea, in the south west part of Turkey. The Greek Island of Rhodes is 30 miles away to the south. The nearest airport is Dalaman, some 60 miles away, with a flying time from the UK of around 4 hours. The resort is beautiful, located on a huge bay that seems to stretch for miles. The area is surrounded by mountains clad with pine forests.Once just another little fishing port, the resort was discovered as a tourist destination by the British and soon became a popular holiday destination. There are many reasons why. The weather is fantastic, the Turkish people are extremely friendly, the resort and surrounding areas are beautiful, the sea is beautifully clean, the food is fantastic, and there are lots of places to visit.
Apart from the beaches, there are many other activities and trips available, including Jeep Safaris, diving,boat trips, white water rafting, and trips to Paradise Island, Cleopatra Island, the fantastic roman ruins at Ephesus,and trips to the nearby Greek Island of Rhodes. Indulge in the Dalyan Mud Baths and genuine Turkish Baths. There really is something for everyone. A particular feature of Marmaris is the beautiful harbour and marina, where hundreds of lovely yauchts and boats can be seen. Marmaris is now the centre of yachting and sailing activities on the coast.
The name Marmaris is reputed to come from the Turkish saying “mimari”, which literally means “hang the architect”. Legend has it that the ruler Suleiman the Magnificent was displeased with work an architect had done at Marmaris Castle, and had the poor fellow hanged.
Marmaris is in an ancient part of Turkey, and has been under the control of the Egyptians, Syrians, Romans, Byzantines and The Ottomans. It is believed that history can be traced back more than 6,000 years.In the 6th century, the village was called Physkos, but not much else is known until the 15th century, when the town became part of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire collapsed after the end of the Fist World War in 1918, and Marmaris became part of Turkey.
Although an overwhelmingly Muslim country, Turkey is tolerant of other religions and there are few, if any, restrictions of foreign tourists. There are no dress restrictions, and alcohol is freely available. However, drunkenness is dealt with firmly, and visitors should never show disrespect to the Country, or its flag.
The invasion of the British tourist brought prosperity to this part of Turkey. The British are now joined by fellow holidaymakers from all over Europe. However, this is a cosmopolitan resort, with a sophisticated feel and is also a favoured resort destination for Turkish people who refer to it as “The Turkish Riviera”. The waters around the Bay are crystal clear, and make for wonderful swimming.
During the summer months of May to October there is a high speed hydrofoil that runs from Marmaris to Rhodes, just thirty miles away, giving visitors the chance to explore this lovely Greek Island. Ferries are available at other times of the year.
The permanent population of Marmaris is around 20,000. Tourist numbers are anything up to half a million a year. The currency is the Turkish Lira.
Marmaris is a lovely resort in its own right, but also highly popular as a base to enjoy the places and sights on the coast.The resort has also established itself as a winter destination for those seeking to escape the cold European winter.
The name Marmaris is reputed to come from the Turkish saying “mimari”, which literally means “hang the architect”. Legend has it that the ruler Suleiman the Magnificent was displeased with work an architect had done at Marmaris Castle, and had the poor fellow hanged.
Marmaris is in an ancient part of Turkey, and has been under the control of the Egyptians, Syrians, Romans, Byzantines and The Ottomans. It is believed that history can be traced back more than 6,000 years.
In the 6th century, the village was called Physkos, but not much else is known until the 15th century, when the town became part of the Ottoman Empire.
The Ottoman Empire collapsed after the end of the First World War in 1918, and Marmaris became part of Turkey.
Although an overwhelmingly Muslim country, Turkey is tolerant of other religions and there are few, if any, restrictions of foreign tourists. There are no dress restrictions, and alcohol is freely available. However, drunkenness is dealt with firmly, and visitors should never show disrespect to the Country, or its flag.
The invasion of the British tourist brought prosperity to this part of Turkey. The British are now joined by fellow holidaymakers from all over Europe. However, this is a cosmopolitan resort, with a sophisticated feel and is also a favoured resort destination for Turkish people who refer to it as “The Turkish Riviera”. The waters around the Bay are crystal clear, and make for wonderful swimming.
During the summer months of May to October there is a high speed hydrofoil that runs from Marmaris to Rhodes, just thirty miles away, giving visitors the chance to explore this lovely Greek Island. Ferries are available at other times of the year.
The permanent population of Marmaris is around 20,000. Tourist numbers are anything up to half a million a year. The currency is the Turkish Lira.
Marmaris is a lovely resort in its own right, but also highly popular as a base to enjoy the places and sights on the coast.
The resort has also established itself as a winter destination for those seeking to escape the cold European winter.
