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 Marmaris City Plan

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Yachting

A natural harbour, Marmaris Bay has three marinas with 1100 capacity, and nine yacht yards with 1200 capacity. Various festivals are organised in order to develop yacht tourism in the region, and the town is the focal point of Blue Voyages. The main activities are the International Yacht Festival during the second week of May, and the week-long International Marmaris Yacht Races at the end of October.

Climate

Marmaris is part of the city of Mugla (pronounced Moola). The climate is very mild in winter, great holiday weather in spring and autumn and very hot in July and August. Temperatures can reach 42 degrees centigrade. Dehydration is a big problem for visitors during these months, so please take adequate precautions.

Introduction Geography

Not so long ago, Marmaris was an insignificant fishing village known and visited only by seafarers cruising the coasts of the Mediterranean. Marmaris's history stretches as far back as 3400 B.C. The first settlers to this region were named the Caria. Losing nothing in its natural appareance, to dam Marmaris has grown into a touristic paradise, with its center, suburbs and surroundings, the resort is literally alive 24 hours of the day.

General Information

Marmaris was a Carian city of which history goes back to the 3500 BC. It's ancient name was Physkos of which antique ruins can be seen at Asartepe (1.7kms north).

A wonder of nature in itself, in this wonderful country, is the town of Marmaris greeting the Aegean, as well as the Mediterranean, on a dreamlike bay. Here, where the pine-clad mountains form a beautiful backdrop to the beaches of clearest waters, the medley of green and blue tones are fascinating.

This land of lacy coastline is ideal for the sun-worshippers, and offers the most attractive coves and inlets for those who would like to swim, dive or fish. The sheltered bay is a favorite for a relaxing holiday, while also being amazingly excellent for a lively vacation of water sports and sailing.

Along the promenade, adorned with palm trees, the Marmaris marina is a busy yachting center and also a pretty sight. The "Yacht Charter Show" organized here every May, is an enjoyable event with captains and crews coming together to sail with nature-lovers, among the impressive southern coasts of Turkey.