A spectacular bay surrounded by pine-clad mountains and probably the most popular beach destination in Turkey. With its Ottoman fortress overlooking the colourful harbour, large yacht marina, a perfect sandy beach backed by restaurants and cafes along a palm lined waterfront promenade (For the adventurous it is possible to walk all the way to Icmeler), Fantastic night life centred in the cobbled streets of the old town close to the bustling Turkish bazaar. Just a few of the wondrous attractions, which make holidaymakers, return year after year.
ICMELER
8 kms from Marmaris this attractive holiday haven, once claimed to be a sleepy village now seeps across the cove with its famous palm lined sandy beach gently shelving into the calm waters and beautiful bay. With a quieter atmosphere than Marmaris, Icemeler is ideal for families or a relaxing holiday with its laid-back nightlife and waterfront restaurants.
History
It is thought that the first settlement in Marmaris, whose history dates back to 3400 BC, began with the arrival of a tribe in to the region, whose leader was called Kar. The area was then called Karla after him, and its location around the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas always made it an appealing region.
Suleyman the Magnificent assembled a force of 200,000 in 1522, whilst launching the siege of the Knights of St John’s base in Rhodes (Rodos). Soon afterwards, he made the city more powerful with the rebuilding of the tiny castle overlooking the town. Lord Nelson and his entire fleet sheltered in the harbour in 1798, en route to Egypt to defeat Napoleon’s armada at the Battle of Aboukir.
Marmaris therefore became a place where different civilisations reigned over time, and there is architectural and historical evidence of Egyptian, Asdur, Ion, Dor, Persian, Macedonian, Syrian, Roman, Byzantium, Seljuk and Ottoman presence.
Climate
Summers are extremely hot and dry, with daytime temperature reachs up to 35 degrees, and the winters are warm and wet, plunging to 5 degrees at night. The area is quite typical of a Mediterranean climate.
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