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Marmaris was a Carian city whose history goes back to 3500 BC. Its ancient name was Physkos of which antique ruins can be seen at Asartepe (1 .7kms north). A wonder of nature in itself is the town of Marmaris greeting the Aegean, as well as the Mediterranean, on a dreamlike bay. Here, where the pine-clad mountains form a beautiful backdrop to the beaches of clearest waters, the medley of green and blue tones are fascinating.
This land of lacy coastline is ideal for the sun worshippers, and offers the most attractive coves and inlets for those who would like to swim, dive or fish. The sheltered bay is popular for a relaxing holiday, while also being amazingly excellent for a lively vacation of watersports and sailing. Along the promenade, adorned with palm trees, the Marmaris Marina is a busy yachting centre and also a pretty sight. The ‘International Marmaris Yacht Festival organized here every May, is an enjoyable event with captains and crews coming together to sail with nature-lovers, among the impressive southern coasts of Turkey.
One also may take the famous ‘Blue Voyage’ from here, and make fascinating trip along the elegant coastline of the Aegean. Marmaris is yachting heaven with vast facilities for yacht owners.
If you do not get lost in this wide natural beauty, there is also a lot to see inside the plentiful little towns. A 16th century citadel, built by Suleyman the Magnificent, the Ottoman Caravanserai of 1545, and the Mosque of Ibrahim Aga, dating back to1789, are some interesting buildings in this ancient town of Physkos for the devoted sightseers.
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Contact
Mastur Tourism
Mr. Bülent Barasik
Sirinyer Mah. Kenan Evren Bul. Nr. 122
48700
Marmaris/Mugla
Phone:
+902 524 176 215
Fax:
+ 902 524 176 218
Mail:
masturmrm@mastur.com.tr
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