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MARMARIS | Gem of Winter Holidays   

       
 

Marmaris was known as Physkos, and said to be part of Carian Empire in the 6th Century BC. Right from its birth this was used as natural harbor and military campaigns to fight with enemies. This place is also known as the Green Marmaris where yachts go for a port.

Marmaris offers beautiful coastline with very friendly people who has choice for good fresh foods and delicious local wines. Night outs in Marmaris are fun, colorful, lively and unforgettable. People in this place are stunned with its hidden surprises behind this popular port town.

 
   
      
 

Location:
It is located in the south west of Turkey in Mugla Province. It is easily connected to the nearby airport Dalaman, and on the road to Datca and Fethiye.

Marmaris is famous for its:

1. Ancient sites and beautiful nature which are still untouched, such as
Ephesus.
2. Pamukkale famous for its travertine.
3. Dalyan is known for its sea turtles.
4. Sedir and Rhodes Island are area of attraction.

Weather

For winters, it could be the best destination or it can be suitable for the seasons of spring and autumn too. It is quite hot in summers, even temperature reaches to 42 degrees centigrade during the months of July and August. Its better to take precautions because dehydration becomes problem for the visitors during this season.

It hardly rains between May to October. Because it is surrounded by mountains, it maintains the water temperature at the comfortable level.

What to eat in Marmaris

They are serving variety of menus including Italian, Chinese, and all types of sea foods that are found can be relished and restaurants situated near the beaches.
Shopping:

It is a renowned destination for shopping in Turkey. Products like designer-wear, shoes, leather and carpets jewelry are the key products offered by this city. Turkey offers VAT free shopping which enables you the tax-refund in home country. Turkey is known for its small scale industries producing traditional pottery, weaving, and metal work embroidery and leather goods.

Turkish wines and local honey also come under the specialties offered by Marmarian markets. Generally markets are open from 8 in the morning till 10 at night.

Marmaris has come about as a name of a place which is much visited with many tourists. The place was inculcated with its past wonders that attract more people.

Where to go:

Places of main attractions in Marmaris are as follows:

1. The Turtel Beach: Where you can have fun throughout the day .
2. The Jeep Safari and Turkish Bath
3. Daily Boat trip to Bays
4. Daily Rhodes: This takes one-hour drive to reach
5. Icmeler Beach: Another beach you might enjoy in.
6. Scuba Diving: Its little fun that you will surely enjoy.

Clubs & Bars:

Good news for those party people, that Marmaris community also has bars and clubs to enjoy with their night lives. Even inexperience people are invited to try visiting their popular bars such as the Buzz Beach Bar, Tuti's Bar, Help Beach, and Soho Bar.

Hotels

Most of their hospitable hotels are packed with luxurious beaches. Finding a place to stay, while in a tour on Marmaris, you might want a comforting treatment and scented breeze of the beaches from their hotels like Poseidon Hotel Beach, Hotel Grand Azur Beach, Lidia Hotel Beach, Hotel Grand Yazıcı Beach, Pamucak Public Beach, Green Platan Hotel Beach, Munamar Hotel Beach, Turunç Hotel Beach, Hisarönü and Martı Marina Beach. These are can be named as few leading names. Whatever is your reason to holiday and of your visit, this place is surely will add to your relaxation and memoirs which will make your visit as one of the most memorable ones.
 

 
     
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