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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
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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.
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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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Kesit
Travel Agency
Caglayan Mah. 2007 Sok. No: 7 TR 07230 Antalya /
Turkey
Tel: + 90 - 242 - 323 90 09 - Fax: +90-242 - 323 96
66
E-mail :
info@kesit.com
Licence Nr : 3528
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