In 1958 there were in Marmaris a devastating earthquake in which almost the entire city was destroyed. Most of the buildings therefore come from the 60s and 70s. As at the beginning of the 80s in many Turkish coastal resorts, tourism developed in Marmaris were also very many hotels built. The city has this mass tourism so far not harmed.
Marmaris also has a large marina and is therefore particularly sailors in a popular place. From here you can very quickly to translate Greek island of Rhodes. The area around the marina is also a good address for a city stroll. There are many shops and restaurants, the guests are happy about. Marmaris
Port of Marmaris
Marmaris is located in a quiet, almost completely closed bay. Sometimes you might even think it was a lake, the water is calm here. Surrounded by mountains, everything, with pine forests. Thus, Marmaris its visitors a beautiful panorama naturlandschaftliches to offer. The mountains Marmaris protect against bad weather, so that even here in the night always pleasantly warm.
The beaches of Marmaris are among the most beautiful of Turkey. Here you can not only enjoy the sun, but also diving, surfing, sailing or ausreiten. Marmaris is also a good starting point for trips to the picturesque ruins of ancient cities of the Aegean coast. Finally, the beautiful natural landscape of Pamukkale 12 a day trip.
Highly recommended is a sailing trip. The port will also be trips with larger boats. They are remote controlled bays, then in a crystal-clear water to swim, snorkel and dive.
Places of old buildings, there is little in Marmaris, as the ancient city in the rather small and insignificant. Attractions are, at best, the medieval fortress Marmaris kalesi from the 16th Century, then in the eighties has been extensively restored. On the fortress was a small museum, the archaeological finds are shown. Marmaris
Fortress
Marmaris kalesi
Marmaris also has a beautiful bazaar, where tourists can buy all kinds of souvenirs. (See shopping) for the evening entertainment bars, nightclubs and restaurants around the waterfront promenade.
