Croscection of Aegean and Mediterranean regions. Part of the Mediterranean which is placed between Turkey and Greece ia called Aegean Sea. Two neighbors use this term for this part of the Mediterranean where placed between their territories. Aegean sea connects to the Dardanellas(Çanakkale Boğazı) and Bosphorus (İstanbul Boğazı) The answer of the question to the wuestion “ where do the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea meet” is Marmaris. Marmaris splits the mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea with a long and narrow peninsula.

The marmaris Peninsula has always been an important part of the history of the mediterranean civilization with its strategic and geographic position also its natural beauty and rich past as a connection part of Aegean and Mediterranean. Marmaris and its around also was a host of many harbours and cities. Today’s big ships don’t need a port to take a shelter in against every storm. But the Mediterranean is still very generous to people living on her coasts. Nowadays numerous flights landed and departure at the Airport. Lots of tourists from abroad prefer to come here for their holidays.

City where you can swim front of home door step ; There is a wide range of accommodation of opportunities from small and cozy pensions to a wide selection of extra luxury holiday resorts and 5 star hotels for your holiday choice; many restaurants are serving best tastes of Chinese, French, Indian, Italian and Turkish cousin’s. Marmaris is a tourism and food center with its own Mediterranean style cuisine which is mix of natural herbs and various kind of fishes.

As a result of water treatments and environmental planning’s, in Marmaris you can safely swim center of the town. Front of the hotels and at the other silent coves. Marmaris is one the unique place where you can swim at your home door step. The sand here has evolved from seashells and has a wonderful mild and tender texture, sandy beaches, small bays, small natural islands, interesting shape Rockies and 300 days sunshine all year around and clear blue sea.

Marmaris is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Turkey. If you are travelling with your own vehicle, when following the road through the pine forests stop and take a break when you see the sign that reads,"İşte Marmaris" (Viola Marmaris). You will see the town from above. Although there has been a high level of construction in the town over the past 15 years, it still looks beautiful from this vantage point.

Marmaris, with its population increasing to 100,000 in the summer months, is now a huge holiday resort city. The bed capacity of the hotels has surpassed 60,000 and it is possible to find hotels that will suit all types of budget. There are hundreds of restaurants, cafes and entertainment places newly opened up. Marmaris is one of the rare towns in Turkey where you can swim right in the city centre, despite the increased construction, as environmental and water treatment facilities have been installed. For those who seek cleaner seas and quieter spots there are boats trips that go to other coves or you can get there by land. If you are interested in water sports and nature activities the hotels and travel agencies here provide you with many alternatives.

Marmaris Netsel Marina is biggest and modern Marina of Estaern Mediterranean both from a point of view is a great deal of concern about the direction the new owners would take the marina however with a change of management it appears that will once again gain its reputation as the “ best marina” at the Eastern Mediterranean.

At the landing between Marina and (Çarşi) shopping center; there is a daily boat excursion. If you follow Venedik(Venezia) stream you will go to Bar Street. In that streets there is a many bars and clubs. Most of clubs are old traditional Marmaris houses, now they are serving for entertainments after restoration. Discos and bars are which come to life early in the evenings, surrounded by a lively atmosphere. Old town square is a kind of huge outdoor shopping center.

Old bazaar is a maze of twisting little streets and alleys with white washed houses in the Turkish style amid an excellent shopping bazaar without traffic. You can find wide range of products.

IMPORTANT PLACES

Marmaris-Armutalan : Armutalan is a district of Marmaris. It is surrounded by woody hills with a beautiful wiew of seaç rapid growth of Armutalan last ten years, make Armutalan one of the most preferred part of Marmaris for tourists. There is a wide range of restaurants, hotels and apart for who would prefer silence. Armutalan is also famous residential area for retired people. Population is approximately 14.000.e resort and still preserved in its authentic features.

İçmeler : Situated on a bay, backed by rugged pine-clad mountains sloping down to beaches and clear blue sea. İçmeler spring water is a resource which was given its name to the town. This spring water is very healthy for digestive system. The accommodation in İçmeler is of a high standard and there are many restaurants of good quality to choose a mingling of modern and traditional lifestyles brings you the old village located behind the resort and still preserved in its authentic features.

For the adventurous type there is a leisurely hike up through a beautiful canyon located behind the village that sweeps you into another world. Situated at the entrance to the resort is another feature that catches attention. İçmeler park; planned to resemble botanical garden, providing the visitors a world of nature only a few minutes from their hotel. Behind the park one of the best examples of art and literature are exhibited at the famous Art Street.

Running through the center and slicing the resort in two parts is the stream of İçmeler. The delights of shopping are even more profound with the shops that follow the course of this stream.

Long-Beach : Uzunyalı has a beauty and feel that is many ways incredible. Marmaris one will see a long beach line backed by bars and hotels. As you continue to explore Marmaris you come across this strip of bars on Uzunyalı Marmaris. In winter times long beach is also mostly preferred by locals for walking and cycling. Long beach is stretches for 8km along the coast from Marmaris to center to İçmeler.

Beldibi : Beldibi is a district of Marmaris located at the right side when you entering to the Marmaris, along green valley. Beldibi is a old place but last years show rapid growth for well construction. Ancient city physkos is also located at the Asar Hill just few minutes away from Beldibi. Until 1995 Beldibi locals were just dealing with vegetable growing and trading, but in recent years Beldibi is mostly preferred for foreign residence, according that teher is a big demand for construction business for locals. Beldibi is just 1km away from center of Marmaris. Population is 6000.