"MARMARIS",TURKEY

Marmaris is one of the most attractive naturel harbours backed by the rugged pine-clad mountains,with an elegant palm lined promenade leading to a busy marina,splendid beached and acrystal clear sea which is ideal for swimming ,water sports and sailing.
Marmaris is one of the most beautiful resorts of the Aegean region and leading yachting centre of the East Mediterranean. Among Turks it is known us "Green Marmaris"becouse of its landscape that is covered with a pine forests.the Bay of Marmaris is a very well protected naturel post with a pier for ships and several marinas for hundreds of yacths from all over the world.

The town has many modern facilities for tourists apart form intact natural beauties.

Moreover the peaople of Marmaris always warmly welcome both the foreing and the local visitors.After dinner,along the seafront restourants or in and around the town ,you may want to spend the rest of the night at one of the lively bars,discos or nigth clubs located mainly at the Bar Street. There are many different types excursions ,which complement the vist to Marmaris. These may be half of full day tours ranging from canoe trips,horseback rides,treks,yacht tours,exploring villages ,jeep safari and visit to Ephesus,Pamukkale,Dalyan and Caunos.

Marmaris and its environs boast(have) the coastlines and bays as intricate as fine lace ,where the blue of sea and the sky , and the green of the pine forests embrace one another. Nature exhibits images one more spectacular than the other as far as the eye can see. Sites of natural beauty are available not only far a few months or a mere season,but encompass the whole year and welcome all nature lovers,local and foreigner alike.
Marmaris and its environs are also magnificent and beautiful in terms of nature ,as much as they are rich in and impressive in terms of the archaelogy that sheds light on this past. Aside from the natural beauty of the region,historic Caria and the countless ancient cities in some of their names still continue to elude us carry the centuries -old heritage to the present day. Ancient cities that can be reached and visited a day departing and returning to Marmaris pass on the cultural herştage of Anotalia ,the Aegean and the Mediterranean to the present day.

Marinas in and around Marmaris are as follws :
1- Setur Kuşadası Marina Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 450,Karada 100,Uluslararası Havaalanı 50 km
2- Port Bodrum Yalıkavak Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 550,Karada 100,Uluslararası Havaalanı 52 km
3- Bodrum D-Marin Turgutreis Marina Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 475,Karada 50,
Uluslararası Havaalanı 30 km
4- Milta Bodrum Marina Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 350,Karada 100,International Airport 120 km
5- Marmaris Martı Marina Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 720,Karada 180,International Airport 100 km
6- Marmaris Netsel Marina Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 600,Karada 800,International Airport 97 km7- Marmaris Yacht Marina Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 205,Karada ,International Airport 26 km
8- Göcek İltur Club Marina Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 400,Karada 180,International Airport 22 km
9- Port Göcek Marina Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 85,Karada,International Airport 20 km 10- Göcek Skopea Marina Capasity Afloat :Capasity Ashore 400, International Airport 55 km

The Marmaris Fortress :
The Marmaris Fortress is located within the Kemeraltı neigbourhood ,and sits on a high mound by the seashore. Herodotus noted that the historic fortress was first built in 334 BC by the lonians. After alexander conquered the fortress,he had it repaired due to its importance.The passing years and various events wore down the fortress,and it was repaired together with the harbour first during the time of Ibrahim Bey of Menteşe then by Ghazi Ahmet Bey,sovereign of Marmaris. It is a graceful ,square grid structure.

The Marmaris Museum :

The Marmaris Museum opened its doors the public in 1991 and is located within the fortress at the city centre.The architectural structure of the fortress is very condocive to being a museum. The artfacts are displayed in two convered halls and in the garden ,in open air. The archaelogical artfacts exhibited in the two convered halls and in the garden has been gathared from the vicinity. Amphorae ,earthenware oil lamps ,glassartefacts weapons ,arrowheads,coins and ornaments from the Hellenistic ,Roman and displays include furniture ,carpets,kilims,ports and various kitchenwares from the later Ottoman period.

Carsi Market:

Nestled in the heart of the resort in the shadow of the Ottoman Castle ,the old Carsi Market offers the perferct antidote to out -of-town shoppng malls. The stalls in the old covered market are the place to look for something original ,of excellent quality and value for money. Sundays are busiests,with over 200 shops operating ,including a flea market. On weekdays between 11:00 and 16:00 hrs the markets varied shops are quieter ,expect at lunchtime ,when the choice of each places attracts the young crow. Copper and wooden decorations ,jewellery and regionally desşgned clothes are sold in the shops along the harbour and inside the castle. One of best place to by the famous jam and honey is at the Firiday Market, on the west side of town near the waterfront.

Thursday Market(the popular Friday Market):Marmaris Village Market sells fruits vegetables,fabrics and some clothes for men,women and children ,from street-cred ck-lub wear to fake designer goods and last year's must-haves. Some of its specialities are sports wear,linen,tablecloths and there has household goods,too. The market is held in and around G.Mustafa Muglali Caddesi and is open Thursday 09:00-18:00 and the best time to visit is late afternoon. Turkey is famous for textile products ,glassware ,leather,carpet,pottery ,pistachio and of course ,baklava and lokum(Turkish delight)!!!Local embroiders ,handcrafts are worth to mention.

Carpets :

Carpets are especially popular in Turkey and they are exported all over the word . the carpets are hand woven by village women and girls. Naturel eyes are used to create the lovely colours and each carpet tells its own story. Each region has its own patterns.A carpet can take up 5 years to make. You can choose from killims,sumacs,silk carpets are like paintings and the smaller one care made to hand on the walls. Silk carpets are like paintings and the smaller one care to mde to hand on the walls. Silk carpets are exquisite , and as you turn them towards the light, the colour changes it'sthe magic or the orient ! Prices depend on size, the thread and knots perm2. Carpets can enhance your house and be wonderful momentous of a special holiday.