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Surrounded by pine-clad
hills, Marmaris is located on the site of ancient Phykos of which
nothing at all remains since the modern town sits atop the ruins. There
are however numerous examples of Ottoman architecture from the reign of
Süleyman 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 1545; Tashan, also built in the 16th century; and
the Mosque of Ibrahim Agha, dated 1789.
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.
Kusadasi Hotelss, restaurants, and cafes are plentiful and tours are
available to coves like Içmeler, Kumlubük, Turunç, and Kadirga. Nearby
is a sea cavern called Fosforlu (Phosphorescent). The forests of
fragrant storax 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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