Marmaris is one of the most prestigious Turkish resorts, which is washed by the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. According to the Turks themselves, Marmaris is one of the most beautiful cities in the south-west of Turkey.

According to legend, the name of the city of Marmaris originated from the phrase mimaras a - "hang the builder", pronounced by the Turkish sultan Suleiman the Magnificent at the sight of a pitiful fortress, which the architect erected on the shore of a picturesque bay. Later, the sultan strengthened the fortress, around which gradually formed the city. And it is thanks to this city that rest in Turkey will leave indelible impressions. A special charm to the resort is given by mountain cascades, hills stretching to the sea, long forests and charming bays.

The climate in comparison with Antalya is slightly milder, the temperature is lower by 5-7 degrees and it rarely rises above +28 ... 30 ° С. Fresh sea breezes give a special freshness, and thanks to the underwater currents the water in the sea refreshes even on the most hot day. A three-hour drive from the city is the so-called "eighth wonder of the world" - a landscape monument of Pamukkale. From high ledges, water falls here, which are rich in mineral salts and each terrace has a small pool in which the water temperature keeps around the mark of +37 ° C.

Marmaris is also famous for its longest quay in Turkey - almost four kilometers long, on which are located cafes, clubs and restaurants. Even in Istanbul with a population of 15 million inhabitants there is no such waterfront. It starts with a huge marina for yachts and stretches to the mountain that separates Marmaris from Icmeler.

Around the city itself there are interesting historical sights .For example, in the ancient city of Ephesus, John the Evangelist spent his last years of his life and wrote the Gospel, as well as three conciliar messages ±​​$$.Here you can wander through the streets that are four thousand years old, see the richest library of those eras, get acquainted with the atmosphere of the house of patricians, Roman baths and even a home of tolerance..You can also see the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite and the stands of amphitheatres, the ancient streets and foundations of houses that are located in the ancient city of Cnidée .

Sea and river walks are also very popular. For example, a sea voyage through the cleanest bay in Turkey Kekova will lead to the island Cleopatra, which is a thirty-minute drive from Marmaris. Earlier on Sedir the residence of Cleopatra rose. Mark Antony specially for the queen delivered white sand, which protected from sunburn. A river walk to the delta of the Dalyan River can introduce, if lucky, with the giant carriage-coach turtles that sail there to lay their eggs.