Marmaris
Marmaris is a coastal city in the Muğla Province in the southwestern part of Turkey. It has approximately 31,000 inhabitants (2002) and is dominated by tourism.
History
The town’s name means Four hanged architects. This name comes from the origins of her formative castle. The then Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent commanded 1522, after his victory over Rhodes, his four architects, to build a castle, which is itself still in Rhodes could see. The result was a relatively small castle, the sultan was so angry that he had executed the architects. The year of emergence is unclear, however, the place was already in the 6th Century BC mentioned in writing. Marmaris was then called Physkos and was part of Caria. In 1958, Marmaris by an earthquake almost completely destroyed. As one of the few historic buildings, the fortress Marmaris Kalesi hardly damaged.
The town’s name means Four hanged architects. This name comes from the origins of her formative castle. The then Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent commanded 1522, after his victory over Rhodes, his four architects, to build a castle, which is itself still in Rhodes could see. The result was a relatively small castle, the sultan was so angry that he had executed the architects. The year of emergence is unclear, however, the place was already in the 6th Century BC mentioned in writing. Marmaris was then called Physkos and was part of Caria. In 1958, Marmaris by an earthquake almost completely destroyed. As one of the few historic buildings, the fortress Marmaris Kalesi hardly damaged.
Surroundings
Marmaris is located on the Turkish Aegean on the Bozburun Peninsula. In the surrounding area are more beds castles, such as Bodrum and Fethiye. 8 miles west of Marmaris is Icmeler. Originally a small village, which evolved over the last 20 years to a castle beds developed. The entire beach line is built with hotels. From 5-star hotel accommodation to the family is something for everyone. An ideal area for hikers and bikers. There is a boat connection to Turunc. Good transport connection to Marmaris with the dolmus.
Marmaris is located on the Turkish Aegean on the Bozburun Peninsula. In the surrounding area are more beds castles, such as Bodrum and Fethiye. 8 miles west of Marmaris is Icmeler. Originally a small village, which evolved over the last 20 years to a castle beds developed. The entire beach line is built with hotels. From 5-star hotel accommodation to the family is something for everyone. An ideal area for hikers and bikers. There is a boat connection to Turunc. Good transport connection to Marmaris with the dolmus.
Tourism
The boardwalk is about eleven miles long and densely built. The beach is 10-15m wide and is composed of fine to coarse pebbles. The water lying on hotels and restaurants, the beach complete with deck chairs and umbrellas provided, mostly free to guests forgiven, in the hope of drinks and food to sell. At night, many bars and restaurants opened, the lure tourists.
The boardwalk is about eleven miles long and densely built. The beach is 10-15m wide and is composed of fine to coarse pebbles. The water lying on hotels and restaurants, the beach complete with deck chairs and umbrellas provided, mostly free to guests forgiven, in the hope of drinks and food to sell. At night, many bars and restaurants opened, the lure tourists.
Port
Because of their situation in the Aegean in the so-called “Turkish Aegean” Marmaris is a major tourist destination. The city is located on a large, sheltered bay, as a natural harbour for the professional and recreational shipping. In transport, port basket etc. Large cruise ships like the Aida Cara. There are two large and several smaller marinas. Hundreds of skippers overwinter here annually. Ferries run from Marmaris to the Greek island of Rhodes, which is within sight.
Because of their situation in the Aegean in the so-called “Turkish Aegean” Marmaris is a major tourist destination. The city is located on a large, sheltered bay, as a natural harbour for the professional and recreational shipping. In transport, port basket etc. Large cruise ships like the Aida Cara. There are two large and several smaller marinas. Hundreds of skippers overwinter here annually. Ferries run from Marmaris to the Greek island of Rhodes, which is within sight.
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