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Marmaris, Turkey |
| A spectacular bay surrounded
by pine-clad mountains and probably the most popular beach destination
in Turkey. With its Ottoman fortress overlooking the colourful harbour,
large yacht marina, a perfect sandy beach backed by restaurants and cafes
along a palm lined waterfront promenade (For the adventurous it is possible
to walk all the way to Icmeler), Fantastic night life centred in the cobbled
streets of the old town close to the bustling Turkish bazaar. Just a few
of the wonderous attractions, which make holidaymakers, return year after
year. |
Icmeler |
| 8 kms from Marmaris this attractive holiday haven, once claimed
to be a sleepy village now seeps across the cove with its famous palm lined
sandy beach gently shelving into the calm waters and beautiful bay. With
a quieter atmosphere than Marmaris, Icmeler is ideal for families or a
relaxing holiday with its laid-back nightlife and waterfront restaurants. |
History |
It is thought that the first settlement in Marmaris, whose
history dates back to 3400 BC, began with the arrival of a tribe in to
the region, whose leader was called Kar. The area was then called Karla
after him, and its location around the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas always
made it an appealing region.
Suleyman the Magnificent assembled a force of 200,000 in 1522, whilst launching
the siege of the Knights of St John’s base in Rhodes (Rodos). Soon
afterwards, he made the city more powerful with the rebuilding of the tiny
castle overlooking the town. Lord Nelson and his entire fleet sheltered
in the harbour in 1798, en route to Egypt to defeat Napoleon’s armada
at the Battle of Aboukir.
Marmaris therefore became a place where different civilisations
reigned over time, and there is architectural and historical evidence of
Egyptian, Asdur, Ion, Dor, Persian, Macedonian, Syrian, Roman, Byzantium,
Seljuk and Ottoman presence. |
Climate |
| Summers are extremely hot and dry, with daytime temperature reachs up to
35 degrees, and the winters are warm and wet, plunging to 5 degrees at
night. The area is quite typical of a Mediterranean climate. |
Turkish Holidays with Holiday Mate |
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Marmaris is simply captivating |
Marmaris, with its impressive marina and perfect sandy beach, is one of the most popular holiday resorts on the Turkish Riviera. The town is ideally situated within a spectacular bay area and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
There are so many wonderful attractions in Marmaris; you will soon understand why many holidaymakers come back here time and time again – and it is not just because of its hot Mediterranean climate either. As well as the lure of lying on the beach and revelling in the beautiful bay, you could decide to venture out to sea on one of the yachts mooring at the harbour, go scuba diving or just take a relaxing stroll along the waterfront promenade.
Visitors to this Turkish destination usually choose to get around in one of the efficient dolmus minibuses, which will effortlessly whisk you around town to see the sights as well as take you on journeys to neighbouring resorts like Icmeler.
In Marmaris there are lots of restaurants and bars, so if you have come to sample fantastic nightlife then you won’t be disappointed. The Turkish bazaar is also full of energy and you will be able to pick up a bargain or two from local traders. |
Sorting your place to stay in Marmaris |
When picking out your Marmaris hotel from the assortment of options available, our booking system at Holiday Mate ensures this is made as straightforward and stress-free as possible. As you peruse the various hotels in Marmaris, you can decide on the facilities and which matter to you and can balance this with your budget.
We recommend a wide range of Marmaris hotels which can all be found in our extensive database and there are plenty of options here that cater to all tastes. You will find solutions for families, couples as well as single travellers to this incredibly appealing region of the country. Just decide on what features are required to make your stay complete and then choose your hotel and board accordingly.
With hotel bookings from Holiday Mate you can have absolute peace of mind that you will get exactly what you expect for your money. You can be confident in our service and that we always deliver when it comes to holidays in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
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