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 wondrous 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, Icemeler 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.
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