I guess theres no better place to start a website about Marmaris than to pull together 10 facts about Marmaris you may – or may not know
- Marmaris is located in South West Turkey, in the Muğla Province.
- Marmaris main source of income comes from Tourism, which takes Marmaris normal population of 28000 to over 300000.
- Marmaris is a major centre for Diving and sailing – with regular ferry crossings to nearby Rhodes (a greek island)
- Marmaris has a Mediterranean Climate characterised by a hot and humid summer and cool, rainy winter. Showers and rain are very unlikely between May and October.
- Marmaris nightlife is as good as any on the Turkish coast, perfect for both the younger and older generation
- It is not certain when Marmaris was founded however it is known that in the 6th century BC the city was known as Physkos, and considered part of Caria.
- Marmaris is twinned with Monaco, as well as Liege (Belgium) and Gujrat (Pakistan)
- Temperatures can reach as high as 40 degrees celcius in the summer months
- Places to visit include Kumlubuk, Loryma and Sedir Island
- Holiday operators to the resort include Direct Holidays and Thomas Cook