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Marmaris
Beautiful secluded coves are waiting to greet you with your own choice of yachts, be it a bareboat with fully equipped sails or a beautifully crafted gullet. The abundance and richness of the coastlines of Aegean and Mediterranean has constantly allured the new coming settlers. This settlement was and still is an important link to the Aegean Islands and Rhodes, thus in the time Marmaris was ruled by numerous civilizations the likes of Carian, Egyptian, Syrian, Lonian, Dorian, Persion, Macedonian, Roman, Byzantian, Seljukian and Ottoman were conspicuoustraces are still found among the lands that surround the city. Remnants can be found of the city of Physkos, thre first settlement of Marmaris, in the vicinity of Asartepe.Accoding to Heredotus records, the name originated from Marmarissos. Correspondingly named Mermeris from the records of the famous Turkish sailor Piri Reis, known to have derived from the marble furnaces of Bozburun. Also Evlita Celebi’s famous book of travels gives an account of Süleyman the Magnificents’ voyage to Rhodes when the Sultan found the castle to be too small and ordered his architct to enlargen it before he returned from his journey. Following his arrival the Sultan Discovered the newly expanded castle still unsatisfactory in size. Upon his anger, the Sultan Ordered his men to “mimarý” as literally meaning “hang the architect”. This form of speech subsequently originated to what is now known today as Marmaris. Renowned for its natural and historical wonders, Marmaris is the places to experience to joys of shopping centers, bazaars and markets, arts and crafts and Mediterranean neon nights. A sea that posses the most beautiful tones of blue whit an abundance of flower covered bays. A city where the sun never seems to lose its smile... |
Not so long ago, Marmaris was an insignificant fishing village konwn and
visited only by seafarers cruising the coasts of the Mediterranean.
Marmaris’ history stretches as far back as 3400 B.C. The first settlers
to this region were named the Caria. Losing nothing in its natural
apperance, today Marmaris has
grown into a touristic paradise, with its center, suburbs and
surroundings, the resort is literally alive 24 hours of the day. Being one
of the most important Yachting centers in the Mediterranean, Marmaris is
the perfect embarking point for nature related activities and excursions.
A contrast of life and wild intertaining nights peaceful sublime days
spent in beautiful isolated coves. Marmaris presents is back to the pine
forested hills honoured by Heredotus himself and is also known as the
pearlof Turkey’s southern cost hosting countless visitors from around
the world every year. Marmaris is due to be an eminent resort for the
upcoming millenium. It is also in the center of leading historical and
other naturel sites. Dalaman
Airport is merely one hour away from Marmaris. The Cities and famous sites
are accessible via local bus (dolmuþ) of whichmost are possible to reach
within a day. Rhodes can be visited by hydrofoil and only takes a
surprising 45 minutes.