Marmaris Overview
Marmaris is a seaport and tourist centre located at the junction of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, southwest of Muğla. Dating back to 1200 BC, Marmaris has hosted many civilisations and has attracted attention for its proximity to many ancient cities. The Datça Peninsula lies to the west of Marmaris, Ula to the north, Balan Mountain, Karadağ and Günlük Hills to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Marmaris has hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters under the influence of the Mediterranean climate. Tropical fruits can also be grown in Marmaris.
Marmaris is a holiday resort that attracts local and foreign tourists with its natural beauties, beaches, bays, marinas, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shopping centres, museums and festivals. Some of the places you can visit in Marmaris are
Marmaris Castle: The castle, which is the symbol of Marmaris, was built by the Ionians in 1044 BC. The castle was later used and repaired by Persians, Byzantines, Seljuks, Menteşeoğulları, Ottomans and Italians.
The castle was restored in 1980 and turned into a museum. Many artefacts reflecting the history, culture and nature of Marmaris are displayed in the castle.
Marmaris National Park: Marmaris National Park, which was established in 1996 to protect the natural beauties of Marmaris, has an area of 29,206 hectares. The National Park offers an ideal environment for activities such as trekking, cycling, camping, picnics, photography, hiking, cycling, camping, picnics, wildlife, historical and cultural values, rich vegetation, endemic species. Places such as Bozburun, Hisarönü, Selimiye, Orhaniye, Turunç, Çiftlik, Bayır, Turgut, Söğüt, Taşlıca, Karacasöğüt, Çamlı, İçmeler, Bördübet, Boncuk, Akyaka, Akbük, Okluk in the National Park are visited by nature lovers.
Marmaris Beaches: The beaches, which are one of the main attractions of Marmaris, are appreciated by the visitors with their clear and clean sea, sandy and pebble beaches, sunbathing and water sports facilities.
Among the beaches in Marmaris are the following: Marmaris Public Beach, Uzunyalı Beach, Icmeler Beach, Turunc Beach, Kumlubük Beach, Amos Beach, Kızkumu Beach, Cleopatra Beach, Akyaka Beach, Akbük Beach, Okluk Beach, Boncuk Beach, Çiftlik Beach, Hisarönü Beach, Selimiye Beach, Bozburun Beach, Söğüt Beach, Taşlıca Beach.
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