Marmaris

City paradise, Marmaris was once known for its sponges and aromatic plants. The marina and traditional shipyards then assured the reputation of the city. It is now a major tourist attraction. You find in this seaside resort hotels and pensions for all budgets. Enjoy due to climate and wonderful Mediterranean coast near the ancient cities, offer a mix of near perfection that delight travelers.

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Swimming and cruising the cave phosphorus (Fosforlu Magara) is still used by ships to Turunc and Kumlubük. It offers the opportunity to swim in waters clean and colorful. The island of Cennet (paradise located thirty minutes of Wednesday) is a peninsula almost completely covered with forest. Ideal for a swim in the sea or for the pleasure of a small crossing.

Tours: we come to the waterfall Turgut after a fifteen minutes walk from the small village of Turgut, located 35 km from Marmaris. The place is nice, at the foot of a cascade of ten meters high.

HISTORY

It assesses the first settlers arrived around 3400 BC This tribe settled in the area, guided by a chief named Kar. Carie name or country of Kar appears much later. The richness of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts makes Marmaris very attractive. That is why the city is experiencing various civilizations to the present day: Egyptian Ionian Dorienne, Persian, Macedonian, Syrian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman.

SITES

Castles and fortresses

Built by the loniens, repaired at the time of Alexander the Great, the castle of Marmaris was expanded and restored by Suleyman the Magnificent on dispatch of Rhodes in 1522. Travelers can make them admire the panorama. The town of Loryma (Bozukkale) houses the most impressive building of the peninsula: accessible only by sea, Burunbasi fortress overlooking the entrance to the bay. It has nine rectangular towers distributed around the island of Rhodes. At the moment, only the north tower of the visit.

Environment

Bozburun village, located 50 km from Marmaris remains a step of bus lines. Pins, flowers and thyme honey are the peculiarities of the village. A tree 1,000 years old is in the middle.

Günnücek: a forest of incense in the world is near a picnic area, 2 km from Marmaris. Sigla oil, is used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It is also a place of very pleasant promenade where the sea is shallow.

MUSEUMS

Marmaris Museum: The Citadel has been nationalized and restored between 1980 and 1990 and then transformed into a museum. Five galleries are open to the public. -Among them, one of them is reserved for archaeological works and another is ethnographic room (converted into Turkish house). The fourth gallery reconstructs the room of the governor of the citadel.

SHOPPING

In addition to the lace, objects of copper and wood from other regions, jewelry and clothes are sold in local stores port. Do not forget to buy honey and jam.

KITCHEN

The sura Tarhan and Marmaris are famous in the region. The “Tarhan” based on meat juices and “börülce” is prepared during the summer in anticipation of winter. The “sura” is cooking with meat stuffed with rice during celebrations of the Sheep and Hidirellez (spring festival).

CLIMATE

MEDITERRANEAN type: hot summers and dry, temperate and rainy winters.

TO GET MARMARIS

By car: You can get to by bus from Marmaris almost all cities of Turkey. There are regular flights to Bodrum, Fethiye and Datça. The bus station is located 2 km from the city center. Tel. : (90-252) 412 30 37

By Air: The Dalaman airport is only about 100 km from Marmaris. The shuttles are provided by regular services (rate of 7.30 to 22 hours) and the cars of the Airports Authority. The airport of Bodrum-Milas may be another alternative.

Dalaman Airport. tel. : (90-252) 792 52 91

Airport Bodrum-Milas tel.: (90-252) 523 01 01

ACCOMMODATIONS

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DO NOT MISS …

• The festivals in the region, following in the footsteps of Antony and Cleopatra

• The surrounding area of Marmaris: Turunç, Cennet Island, Bozburun, the waterfall Turgut, Yalanci Bogaz, Günnücek

• The honey, and Tarhan sura, festive local delights

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Tourist Information: (90-252) 412 10 35-412 72 77

Hospital: (90-252) 412 10 29

Port Authority: (90-252) 412 10 13

Directorate of Customs: (90-252) 412 03 54

Bodrum, the St. Tropez of Turkey. Renowned for its rough nights, restaurants exotic ambience of the city where it plays. A wild exuberance with a touch of elegance, the nightlife is the most dynamic of the entire coast, the most famous nightclub in Turkey (Halicarnassus Disco) and a dapper old town parade where yachts from around the world, these are the ingredients of cocktail making Bodrum one of the most expensive in Turkey. Bodrum attracts crowds of tourists, especially young people arriving by charter flights whole quest for entertainment and adventures. Visitors populate the surrounding beaches, swimming throughout the day. At night, they invade the outdoor cafes, discos and bars to drink, dance and play until the early days.

History Bodrum

Bodrum: the ancient Halicarnassus (Halicarnassus), is the birthplace of Herodotus and where the king sits Mausole (4th century BC-AD), one of the seven wonders of the world. Herodotus was born here in 498 BC-J.C.

The ancient Halicarnassus was founded in the 1st millennium BC by Dorien which joined later Carien in Asia Minor. In 546 BC. JC, Halicarnassus, like most cities, came under Persian domination. Halicarnassus (Bodrum) had its golden age during the reign of Mausolus heir of an old Carien dynasty, which ruled on behalf of the Persians with the title of satrap. Mausole moved its capital to Mysala Halicarnassus and made it a beautiful city. Mausolus, who made his living undertake the construction of its own tomb, the mausoleum down this line of princes. He died in 354 BC. JC and his wife and sister Artemisia succeeded him and made sure the completion of the monument, 50 meters high – one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Alexander the Great conquered the city (Halicarnassus) in 334 BC. JC After his death, the city administration came under Greco-Roman until 654 when it was devastated by the Arabs who had invaded Anatolia.

Knights of St. John ressuscitèrent the city in 1402. The Knights (the Christian order of Saint-Jean) did build the Fort Saint-Pierre in 1406, dedicated to their patron saint and named the city Petronium, which is causing the Greek name Bodrum. The Knights abandoned the city in 1522 without fighting Sultan Suleyman the magnificent and came under the hand of the Ottoman Empire.

For centuries, Bodrum was a fishing village – especially sponges, unknown, forgotten, with a population not exceeding two miles souls. Bodrum has become a tourist mecca in the 50s – 60. Over the years, Bodrum was a place of refuge for artists and marginal before becoming gradually go chic of the avant-garde worldly Turkey.

Visit Bodrum

When we see Bodrum from above, we go out on his camera: on the turquoise blue of the picturesque bay, one guesses the surrounding hills and the sea of white houses, which built on the terrace, marry relief and shine more a shard. Bodrum spans two bays separated by the splendid castle Saint-Pierre, in a busy pedestrian area with beaches, west the marina, more calm. From the port, you can go to the beaches nearby.

Château Saint-Pierre: the castle was built between 1402 and 1503 by the Knights of the Order of Saint John, this monastic military order, also called successively hospital Knights of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and knights and knights Malta. The castle houses the museum of underwater archeology. It is one of the best museums of the world.

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus: One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the construction of the building was begun in 352 BC. JC, two years before the death of King Mausolus, to whom it owes its name. The mausoleum was completed by his wife Artemisia, the only woman who ruled the caries. Top 50 m, the mausoleum consisted of a podium peristyle of 36 columns and a pyramid topped with a quadriga. The bas-relief and colossal statues of Mausolus and Artemisia discovered by archaeologists in the 19th century are exposed to the British Museum in London.

Theater: The theater is of Greek origin and was restored in Roman times. The theater consists of an orchestra and bleachers and a magnificent view over the city of Bodrum and the castle.

Bodrum Practice

Halicarnassus Disco: This outdoor discotheque located on the waterfront, overlooking the castle of Saint-Pierre, is one of the most famous in Turkey. Halicarnassus Disco hosts the most beautiful women, most elegant tourists and Turkish billionaires.

The center of Bodrum: In Cumhuriyet Caddesi (street) and Dr. Alim Bey Caddesi (street), pedestrian area, restaurants, bars, cafes, boutiques and jewelers succeed. If you love music and evening entertainment, be sure to go.

Bodrum beaches: On the peninsula of Bodrum Peninsula: Bardakci, Gumbet, Bitez, Akbük, Ortakent Yalis, Aktur, Bagla and Akyarlar have beautiful beaches. Ortakent has one of the longest beaches in the region. A Karaincir, read one of the beautiful beaches of Bodrum Peninsula, the day at the seaside are lively and quiet evenings in the company of villagers.

The Turkish Riviera is considered by most tourists visited very happy. It is one of the typical holiday destinations with plenty of sunshine and good food. The Turkish Riviera stretches from the Antalya province in the west to the Cape in her Anamur East. Here you will find anywhere really crusader castles and other evidence of the very troubled past. Amid the province of Antalya, which is in the east of the city of Alanya after Kalkan up in the West expands, lies on a cliff the beautiful city of Antalya. It has a marina and excellent hotels. The city is really ideal as a starting point for excursions such as the ancient Greek cities of Perge, Aspendos and Side. In the town of Antalya itself can the mosques Kesik Minar, the Hadriantor and Yivli Minare as well as the Roman tower Hidirlik Kulesi visit.

In the west of the city of Antalya, near the town of Kemer, one finds a Village Club Mediterrane. Each cottage is on the combination of flair turkish designed with Western demands.
Before the Hellenistic city of Perge walls is a particularly well-preserved Roman amphitheater. Here you will find a Triumphal Arch, an agora, and a thermal spa. In very impressive amphitheater from the 2nd Century Greek tragedies are still shown. In the north of the city lies the magnificent Roman aqueduct. In the town of Side, a rather lively resort, you can almost intact ancient Greek city walls to see. There is also a fountain, a theater, 2 Agoras and the Roman baths. The city of Alanya, one of the most popular resorts on the Mediterranean, lies at the foothills of the Taurus Mountains.

It is located directly below a Seljuk Citadel. The tour leads along the coast by boat along the cliffs and beautiful hidden coves. By a Citadel with three walls has a great view. Probably the world’s largest reptile park, the EKO-Park near Tekirova is since the year 2005 for the public to visit. In this park, at the moment is 50,000 square meters in size, it can be a variety of different snake species, frogs, turtles and giant lizards as well as many types of cacti, medicinal plants and exotic trees to admire. Continue toward the east to get to Anamur. The cityscape is a cliff lying on a Byzantine castle dominates. Incidentally, I have nowhere as many water turtles seen in the moat. Before louder turtles, you can see almost no water. The museum presents this historic city finds the various archaeological sites of this region. A tip from me: Enter no more shorts, it resembles a running the gauntlet and is not really a pleasure.
Please note that the distance between Alanya and Anamur is very unfallträchtig. This is not last in the monotonous road mostly soporific effect on motorists. Follow the trail continues, so you come sometime after Mersin
The ancient port city of Mersin has been built on old foundations. In Mersin you can feel very clearly that less tourists go on holiday. With his English skills you can not often shine. Further east lies the city of Adana. It is a center of the cotton industry. The bazaar, as well as the crusader castles and the Hittites settlements here are very worth seeing.

The ancient Ionia is considered one of the cradles of modern Western civilization. At the beautiful and incomparable scenic coast are small resorts as well as very important excavation sites. Among others were the remnants of the major Homeric Troy found. The various ruins of this once-important town Pergamon, which today bears the name of Bergama, lie south of Troy. Especially worth seeing here are the Athena and the Temple of Trajan. It is also interesting to Zeusaltar, a theater, a gymnasium, an acropolis, the Asklepion, a museum and an ancient basilica made of red bricks.

The beautiful port city of Izmir is the 3rd largest city of Turkey. This very modern city lies in a bay. It is surrounded by hills rising. In this city was once the famous Greek fortress Smyrna. Some earthquakes as well as a large fire, the settlement almost completely destroyed. As a witness of time left, for example, are on the mountain Pagos lying old citadel, from the 4th Century. You can also here the wonderful view over the city. You can see the Gulf of Izmir and a Roman Agora. The pillars of the Agora are very well preserved geblieben.Auch the statues are worth to be visited.

The place Çesme has excellent beaches, a fortress dieaus the 15th Century, as well as hot springs. They are only one of the many reasons to find his getaway. The beautiful port city Sigacik, the ancient ruins of the Ionian city Teos as well as the beaches of Akkum lie between the towns of Izmir and Çesme. The ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus lies at the foot of Mount Pion. Another attraction are the Grand Theater as well as the Celsus Library. They are now restored, you can also Serapis temple, the facade of Hadrian’s Temple, the beautiful port street, the Agora, an old gymnasium and a stadium visit. Meryemana is probably the House of the Virgin Mary. It is located in the vicinity of Ephesus. One finds it in a very small valley on the mountain Bulbul Dagi. The beautiful ruins of Priene, Didyma and Miletus (formerly Oracle important sites) are also very interesting. They lie just near the resort of Kusadasi. He has really excellent sandy beaches to offer. This site also offers a starting point for many excursions to the surrounding environment.

Going further into the Southwest as one encounters on the coastal town of Bodrum. Here lies the birthplace of the historian Herodotus. Bodrum is the foundation of a tomb of King Mausolos. The imposing mausoleum, was one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. St. Peter’s Castle dominates the skyline of Bodrum today. It dates from the 15th Century and is very well known. Take a look here for an interesting trip to the Greek island of Kos. In the promotion, visit the beautiful city of Marmaris. He is surrounded by pine forests. Nearby is the small fishing village of Datca. This village should you have visited. Further south lies Fethiye. The famous resort is situated in a bay. Even the rocks of the Lycian tombs, you should visit. Nearby is Öludeniz, a lagoon with crystal clear water. It is under protection.

Asia Minor or Anatolia, is part of the Republic of Turkey, one of Southeast Asia counts. Cyprus is often also expected to Anatolia. The area of Anatolia is 757,000 km ². It makes around 97% of territory from. This represents about 2% of the whole of Asia. In the south, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to Anatolia. In the north, however, lies the Black Sea. West to find the Ägais in the north and west of Anatolia, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. Since 1930 the population has nearly quintupled. Today it consists primarily of Turks, Kurds and the Turkish members of other tribes. For the religions of Islam clearly dominates. Around 98% of the Turkish population belong to him. The Christians, however, are in the minority. Only about 0.2% committed to this belief. In 1910, there were still about 20%.

As a boundary between continental Europe and Asia has been ever since the Bosporus. Here lies the city of Istanbul. Istanbul is since the year 1970 by approximately 2 million people to around 12 million inhabitants to grow. The “city on the Bosphorus” is due to the intercontinental Straits divided into 2 parts. The one is European and the other part is Asian. The two parts are covered by a very tight ship traffic and 2 bridges linked. In 2009, the construction of the sea under the railway running through tunnels planned. The 2nd Straits to Anatolia, the Dardanelles. They lie between the European Gallipoli peninsula and the region of Troy and Canakkale. Are considered geologically but also Asia and Europe. The climate is strongly influenced continental. There are hot and dry summer and very cold and snowy winter.

In the east, temperatures often drop to minus 30 degrees. Sometimes they are even lower. Anatolia can be divided into eastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia, the Mediterranean region, the Black and Marmara region. Eastern Anatolia is geographically the largest and regarded by the population of view the smallest of the 7 geographical areas of Turkey. It has an area of 163,000 km ² and represents approximately 20% of the territory dar. His official title is Dogu Anadolu Bölgesi. Central has a surface area of 151,000 km ². It is the 2nd enjoy the largest Turkey. Southeastern has a surface area of 75,000 km ². It is the second smallest of the 7 geographical areas. Officially, the name rings Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi, which translates Southeast Anatolia region means.

The Turkish Mediterranean region is also a geographical area of the country. The region represents approximately 15.4% of the national territory It is one of the most visited regions in Turkey. The Black Sea region represents approximately 18.1% of the national territory It is the 3rd largest region of Turkey. The Marmara Region has an area of 67,000 km ². It is the smallest but most populous of the 7 areas of the country. The official name of the Marmara region is Bölgesi, which translated means Marmara region. It represents just 9% of the territory dar. Of all the regions are the Marmara and the Mediterranean area for the most popular tourist regions in order to spend their holidays.

The exact composition of the Turkish population is not exactly evident. While the census ethnicity was not identified. Was determined, however, the mother tongue. Very controversial is the exact number of Kurds. They are probably the largest minority in Turkey. In Turkey, live about 70 – 80% Turks, 20 to 30% Kurds, Arabs, Zaza, Albanians, Tscherkessen, Georgians as well as several other small communities. Information on the population of Turkey are not always as reliable. Especially for older people are the birth dates are often wrong, because in Turkey earlier children only have been where it was just time. For younger people, these data are rarely wrong. Since the founding of the Republic in 1923 the population grew rapidly. 1927 lived in the country around 14 million people. In 2003, however, there were already nearly 70 million population growth has recently slowed down much.
Turkey is now on equal parts of emigration as well as an immigration country. From the Balkans, Greece, Iran, Middle East, Central Asia, Crimea came after the fall of the Iron Curtain emigrant in the Republic. Even the lure holiday paradises in the Mediterranean many foreigners who settle here, or at least a part of the year here want to spend. On the other hand, many minorities have already left the country. Among them are mainly Kurds, but also Greeks, Jews, Zaza, as well as Jesiden million Turks, for there is no prospect in this country see. The population of Turkey is very young. The average age of the population is at 27.3 years. This is not least at the high number of children and adolescents up to 14 years. Basic health care is provided by the state. However, the private hospitals for the tourists preferred. The supply in the hospital does not quite as well as in Germany.
The average life expectancy of a man is 66 years for women, it is at 71 years. Since the founding of the Turkish Republic is sought, the position of women in society continue to improve. In Turkey, women may choose longer, as in Germany. Since 1930, this is allowed. Since 1934 women can also be selected.
In 2004 a law was adopted, the so-called “honor killings” with a life imprisonment sentence punished. Previously, when such killings are often mitigating circumstances be claimed. All in all, I feel Turkey as a very safe country. It is particularly promising for the safety of the tourists did. You meet anywhere without police are somehow to feel disturbed. The high penalties fulfill their meaning. They are often truly dissuasive. Thus, it is often not crimes. But what in Turkey is still present, although this becomes less and less, nor publicly denounced, is corruption. In Germany, one would deal with 50 € you at a vehicle control in the license sets, ridiculous, in Turkey keep this in front of the alcohol control. But this is obviously not officially admitted. Functioning, but it usually does so.

Turkey is in a total of 7 regions. The regions are the Marmara, Aegean region, Black Sea region, Mediterranean region, Central, Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia. Here you can find significant differences between the various regions identified. The division into 7 regions was predominantly based on similar climatic features. That is also the landscape as well as the land of the territories in the region are very similar. Each region is distinguished by its climate but also through their land. Also important are the location, the vegetation, fauna and the Erdbeschaffenheit. So it is crucial to whether the ground is rocky, or can be easily managed. 4 of 7 regions were under the seas bordering the Black Sea, Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara named. The remaining 3 regions were named after the location. Thrace is located west of the Bosphorus on the European side. Here is the river Meriç a natural border with Greece.

In the east of the Bosporus to find the Marmara region. The Marmara Sea separates Europe from Asia and the Aegean Sea from the Black Sea. In the Mediterranean, you will find the Dardanelles. They lie on a length of 60 km. Lies directly on the Bosporus Ä°stanbul. Here is the landscape of forests and hilly or at least covered by bushes. The very fertile arable soil in the east in a steppe landscape. The millions of Bursa is a spa and very famous for its sulfur and hot springs. In the Aegean region is heavily agricultural land use. The very hilly landscape stretches from the west coast between Çanakkale to Bodrum. This region on the coast is one of the best-developed regions of Turkey. Here not only cypress trees and vines but also the landscape. You’ll also find many ancient buildings. For example, Troy, Assos, Pergamon, Ephesus, Priene, Miletus, and Didyma Euromos.

The Black Sea region is the northern coastal area of Turkey. This region is a mild and humid climate characterized. The landscape is very mountainous and heavily forested. Here thrive tea, tobacco, corn and hazelnuts. Zentralanatolischen in the region of Tuz Gölü salt lake and a large mountain chain. It soars in some places over 3,900 meters into the sky. Cappadocia is situated further east. The tourists visit like this place because of his tuff. Here you can find many Wohnhölen rock and a church. Inneranatolien is overwhelmingly dominated by steppe landscape. The region is very dry. In the area around Tuz Gölü is the desert-like landscape. The agricultural use in this region of the country is not as strong as in the rest in the area around Tuz Gölü is the desert-like landscape. Particularly wheat, barley and fruit are grown here. He is very hot and dry summers and cold winters.

The Mediterranean region in the north of Taurus and in the east of Amanosgebirge framed. Here are most of citrus fruits, tomatoes, bananas, peanuts and especially cotton. Southeastern is considered the oldest cultural region of Turkey. The Taurus Mountains characterizes this landscape. Here are the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Here, wheat, barley, grapes, olives and pistachios grown. For agricultural cultivation will be along the Euphrates and the Tigris more than 22 dams built.

Thermal and therapeutic springs
Ciban (Yavansu Venus) Kaphcasi: 4 kilometers southeast of Kusadasi. The waters are good for skin disorders.
31 icmeleri: 300 meters south of the Tusan Hotel.
Güzel Camli Kaplıcasi: Located at Güzel Qamli beach, south of Kusadasi.
Kemer Kaplicasi: 4 kilometers south of Kusadasi. The waters are good for stomach and intestinal disorders.
Dilek Peninsula National Park
This extensive park is a veritable paradise of natural beauty that one may visit on the Aegean coast and it contains an interesting collection of flora as well as coves and beaches, and picnic spots. It is an ideal place for walking tours, recreation, and water sports. The park is located 28 miles from KuÅŸadasi and may be reached by highway or by sea.

Beaches
Kadinlar Denizli Plaji: 3 kilometers from Kusadasi
Güvercin Ada Plaji: A brief walk
Yilanci Burnu Plaji: Located at Yilanci Burnu behind Club 33 on the far side of Kesedagi. One may walk there from town.
Yavansu Plaji: A natural beach located 6 kilometers from Soke.
Karaova Plaji: 6 kilometers from Kusadasi.
Güzel Camli (Zeus) Plaji: Located in the national park, 23 kilometers from Kusadasi.
Küçük and Büyük Kalamaki Plaji: Located in the national park, 30 kilometers from Kusadasi.
Odun iskelesi Plaji; A natural beach located beyond the Kalamaki beaches. Access is by sea.
Dipburnu Plaji; Shallow along the shore. Access is by sea
Nero Plaji: Deep along the shore. Access is by sea.