About Marmaris

Marmaris in Turkey is one of Turkey's premier vacation resorts, built around a sweeping natural bay at the foot of steep pine covered mountain slopes. The old town is a maze of twisting little streets and alleys with whitewashed houses in the Turkish style amid an excellent shopping bazaar. Marmaris is a very cosmopolitan resort, set on a large sweeping bay surrounded by pine scented mountains & small islands. There has been settlement in Marmaris bay since the 4th century BC but came to be known by its current name after the construction of the castle by Suleiman the Magnificent. He built the citadel (castle) on the hilltop, the remains of which can be seen today. Marmaris is a town which offers activities to suit all tastes & ages all year around. Marmaris boasts Blue Flag Beaches, secluded bays, conservation areas and woodlands.

There is an enormous choice of restaurants, evening entertainment, water sports, horse riding and sports complexes. The resort is ideal for water sports, sailing, relaxing in the sun, or strolling along the palm lined "Riviera" style promenade and enjoy one of the numerous nightspots or restaurants of the town. There are two main districts in Marmaris that accommodate the most popular bars, Clubs and restaurant - Long Beach (Uzun Yali) and Bar Street. You will never get bored going from one bar to the next. Some bars offer live entertainment for international customers as well as Turkish music bars.

Long Beach area is also perfect for relaxing during the day with a choice of water based activities available. There is also the Short Beach (Kisayali) area. This is where the Marina is located just after the harbour area. You can stroll along the seafront promenade where you will discover a huge choice of places to eat and drink with the narrow ancient streets of old Marmaris behind. On the other side you will find the yachts, sailing boats and Turkish wooden Gullet boats. This promenade will take you to one of the most amazing marinas in Europe, the Netsel Marina. At Netsel you will find a shopping arcade, open air movie theatre, upmarket restaurants and café bars where you can enjoy the view of the beautiful yachts.

Many overseas residents have chosen to live in Marmaris and there is an active ex-pat community including the Rotary Club. As a visitor or a resident, it is good to note that Marmaris offers: Excellent private hospitals, a good state hospital, private clinics, very good dentists & a 24 hour chemist.

3 major Supermarkets where you may find a good range of local & European products, with public transport running past all 3.

Cinema showing up-to-date English language movies (subtitles in Turkish).

Internationally acclaimed yacht marinas which houses more than 2000+ vessels all year around. A Maritime and Yachting Festival are held annually.

Public Swimming Pool in Armutalan. Parks, Children's playgrounds and gardens along the seafront for relaxation and pleasure.

Excellent public transport (dolmus & taxis) around Marmaris and its suburbs including Turunç and Icmeler all year round.

Public transport to other areas of attraction along the coast e.g. Fethiye, Bodrum, Dalyan, Dalaman

Dalaman airport is 1.5 hours away & Rhodes by hydrofoil is only 45 minutes away.

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