Marmaris  Turkey

If you fancy good food, you can find it here. You can either go into one of the local dinners and restaurants and have local cuisine food, and or to one of the international gourmet restaurants. If you're up to 5 stars hotel, Marmaris has them as well. There are hotels that are part of an international chain, like the Magic Life Marmaris village.

Marmaris History

The city of Marmaris, who was previously known as Physkos, lies where the Mediterranean sea and the Aegean sea meet. It is believed that the first settlement in that  area, was about 3000 B.C. Marmaris with it's surrounding covered pine trees hills, that  starched all the way to the sea and it's beautiful bays, makes Marmaris the crown jewel of Turkey.
The city is part of the province of Mugla and is located at the south- west of Turkey. Marmaris is one of the biggest holiday resorts in Turkey. South of Marmaris is the Mediterranean sea. North of the city, is the gulf of Gokova. To the east lies the lake of Koyceiz and to the west of Marmaris, is the Datca peninsula.Mugla, the province's capital, is about 60 k away from Marmaris. The road to Mugla goes up a 900m' pine trees covered hill. Along the road there are some Vista Points from which you can look at the view below.

Marmaris tours

There many things you can see in Marmaris. Few of them are, the Castle, that over looks the bay of Marmaris. The colorful Marmaris Bazar, in the center of town. The Netsel Marine, next to the Bazar. You can visit also the Ataturk Park.

Marmaris Castle- It is believed that the castle, builder around 3000 BC. Alexander the Grate had invaded the aria and with his mighty army, was able to take control over this valuable strategic place. He then had the castle repaired and placed few hundred soldiers in it. In 1522, Suleyman the Kanuni Sultan had it rebelled, when he invaded the island of Rhodes. In 1979, the restoration of the castle, has been going on, when under the guidance of the Ministry of Culture, it had changed into a museum. On the way back from the castle, you might want to stop at one of the cafe shops and enjoy the breath taking view.

Marmaris Bazaar- The Bazaar, is considered by many, to be Marmaris real town center. This colorful and active Bazaar (Which in angling means Market), lies in front of the the beautiful bay. In the Bazaar you can find many jewelry shops, along side with spice shops, carpet shops, restaurants (many of them still prepare local food) and cafe shops as well. Don't be surprised by all the invitations you get from shop owners, to have a cup or two, of Alma Cai i.e. Apple Tea. It is all part of the famous Turkish hospitality.

Netsel Marina- This marine is one of the biggest marinas in the Mediterranean sea. Netzel marina can host  a large numbers of Yachts  with many marine orientated facilities. It is also a home to the Netzel marina's luxurious shopping center. This shopping center, is also called Beverly Hills, by the local people of Marmaris.

Ataturk Park- This park is located on the eastern side of Marmaris. It has a lovely beach for swimming. You can see many frankincense trees, that rarely found elsewhere in the world, with there delightful aroma, that you'll remember for many days.

Going out

Along the water front, you'll find many orange shaped like snack bars, where you can get baked potatos, stuffed with salads, and more. Ice-cream (Dondurma, in Turkish) venders. There are many restaurants to choose from. At the town's marina, you can take a boat tour around the bay, or any of the other day tours. Near the Bazaar you will find the Tansash net mall. You can also find a Migros mall Turkey next to hotel Grand azur. When night falls, the bars, discos and other entertainment places opens up. If you go, at night through the Bazaar towards the Netsel marina, you will come accrues the Bar Street. If you like dancing and not just drinking, you'll find few discos and some nice pubs as well.