Marmaris Turkey

Once a sleepy fishing village, Marmaris has ballooned into one of the Aegean coast, if not Turkey.Little of its history remains as the town is now a modern development with tourism at its heart and soul. The population swells to a massive 200.000 in the summer with most hotels, restaurants, night clubs, shops catering to low cost package holidays although there are facilities for all budgets.Despite the development which reaches around 10 km along the west of the bay, Marmaris is also well known for its expanse of green, presents the whole year round thanks th the pine covered hills which surround the town.

There many villages close by for day trips.The yacht harbour is the biggest and newest in Turkey, therefor the busiest charter port especially for trips along the Turquoise Coast.In addition to the climate beaches and facilities of the town the transportation infrastructure is a definite plus for attraction visitors. It has easy connections to the nearby airport Dalaman, ferries to Rhodes. on the road Datca and Fethiye is the near resorts.

The harbour has attracted private boats from around the world, with yacht maintenance and production in the workshops on the yalanci strait. With the climate being comfortable even in the winter and nearby impressive mountains and pine forest, Marmaris is likely to remain a popular and practical holiday spot for long time.