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Once a
sleepy fishing village, Marmaris has
ballooned into one of the largest
resorts on the Aegean coast, if not
Turkey. Little of its history remains,
as the town is now a modern development
with tourism at its heart and soul. The
population swells to a massive 200,000
in the summer, with most hotels,
restaurants, nightclubs and shops
catering to low-cost package holidays,
although there are facilities for all
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Despite the
development which reaches around 10km
along the west of the bay, Marmaris is
also well-known for its expanse of
green, present the whole year round
thanks to the pine-covered hills which
surround the town.There are many beaches
around the bay, and there are ancient
cities and seaside villages close by for
day trips. The yacht harbour is the
biggest and newest in Turkey, and
therefore the busiest charter port
especially for trips along the Turquoise
Coast.In addition to the climate,
beaches and facilities of the town, the
transportation infrastructure is a
definite plus for attracting visitors.
It has easy connections to the nearby
airport Dalaman, ferries to Rhodes, and
on the road to Datca and Fethiye. The
harbour has attracted private boats from
around the world, with yacht maintenance
and production in the workshops on the
Yalanci Strait. With the climate being
comfortable even in winter, and the
nearby impressive mountains and pine
forests, Marmaris is likely to remain a
popular and practical holiday spot for a
long time. |
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