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ABOUT MARMARİS
Surrounded by pine-clad hills, Marmaris is
located on the site of ancient Phykos. There
are however numerous examples of Ottoman
architecture from the reign of Suleyman the
Magnificent since Marmaris was taken by him
as part of his campaign against the island
of Rhodes nearby. Among the buildings that
may be seen are the castle built in 1521;a
caravanserai built in
1545 and Tashan, also built in the 16th
century.
Marmaris is deservedly better known for its
natural beauty: the lace-like coastline is
embellished with coves and inlets where one
may go swimming, diving or fishing. The
sheltered bay is excellent for windsurfing.
Accommodations, restaurants, and cafes are
plentiful and tours are available to coves
like Icmeler, Kumlubuk, Turunc, and Kadirga.
The forests of fragrant pine- trees around
Marmaris offer tempting picnic spots.
Marmaris is a calling place on the Blue
Voyage and boats may be hired here to go to
Bodrum and Fethiye.
Boat tours are also available to the nearby
ruins of ancient Caunos. Good highway
connections make it easy to visit more
distant places like Knidos, Pamukkale,
Aphrodisias, and even Ephesus. The Marmaris
marina is amply provided with everything a
yachtsman might need.
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