Holidays in Marmaris

Marmaris is the pearl of the Aegean Sea and the most beautiful city on the southwestern coast of Turkey. It is located in a quiet and cozy bay with three islands surrounded by sandy beaches and centuries-old pine forests.

Tours to Marmaris

Marmaris is an ancient city of Fiskos, on the site of which a small fishing village arose, which turned into a modern resort. Marmaris attracts with wide streets with small oriental houses, palm alleys, cozy cafes, bars and restaurants, colorful oriental bazaars and small shops selling products of Turkish artisans. Thanks to the extensive entertainment industry, Marmaris has become one of the most popular holiday destinations in Turkey.

Nature itself has created all the conditions for a unique holiday in Marmaris, Turkey - picturesque mountains on the shores of the gentle transparent sea, wonderful golden beaches, lush vegetation and air filled with sea and pine scents.

When choosing a holiday in Marmaris, Turkey, it is worth remembering that almost all the hotels here are of the city type, they are built in several lines parallel to the sea. Club-type hotels have a large territory, so they are located in the vicinity of Marmaris or nearby villages. As a rule, such hotels have buildings or separate bungalows. Since Marmaris is located in a closed bay, there is practically no sea swell, so the beaches of Marmaris are suitable for family holidays with children. Marmaris 5-star hotels are an ideal choice for a luxury holiday. As a rule, such hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis.

Tours to Marmaris are chosen by people who prefer the calm waters of a quiet harbor, quality rest and water sports: surfing, windsurfing, sailing, diving, etc. One of the main yacht centers of Turkey is located in Marmaris. It is in Marmaris that yacht cruises along the coast of the Aegean Sea begin. In addition, this resort annually becomes the venue for the International Sailing Regatta, where sailing enthusiasts flock.

Holidays in Marmaris – a combination of the past and the modern

Attractions:

• Marmaris has preserved the historical part of the city, where you can see narrow Greek streets, the Caravanserai (1545), the Ottoman fortress Marmaris Kalesi, a noisy bazaar.
• Pamukkale is a unique thermal resort. It is located just a few hours drive from Marmaris. This is truly the eighth wonder of the world, which was created over thousands of years under the influence of hot springs coming to the surface. Over time, the Taurus rocks were covered with snow-white limestone deposits. Streams of mineral water flowing from the mountain ledges created amazing snow-white stone cascades, creating picturesque terraces.
• Cleopatra Island is located near Marmaris. White sand was specially brought to the island by order of Mark Antony. Modern scientists have been able to prove that this is far from a legend, since this type of sand exists only in North Africa and was brought to the island many centuries ago, subsequently it became an integral part of its unique nature. The city of Ephesus was once considered the capital of the Roman province and one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire. According to legend, John the Theologian spent the last days of his life here, and Catholics insist that it was in Ephesus that the Virgin Mary was buried.