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Restaurants in Marmaris - There are hundreds of restaurants in Marmaris, ranging from fine dining to the local traditional lokantas (turkish for restaurant). Netsel Shopping Mall has some very romantic restaurants with beautiful views.

There are many foreign places to eat, Chinese, Indian, German, English etc. Every taste and budget is catered for.

Some suggested restaurants in Marmaris

	Flares Restaurant and Fun Pub You've just found the most fun place to be in Marmaris. A great restaurant, fabulous food including great steaks and the most caring efficient staff. At night Flares is the most fun place to be, party night every night. The staff are great fun and the fireworks in your drinks are special.
	This lovely 3 star hotel has a restaurant and bar open to the public. Mandy and Coby will give you a warm welcome, where you can relax around their large swimming pool while being served with great food and cooling drinks. This also would make a wonderful venue for private weddings and parties.
	Park Flora Restaurant Looking for something truly special? This superb 5 star restaurant is the ideal place for that romantic dinner or celebration. Highly recommended, this is a 'must try' restaurant.....
	The Taj Mahal Restaurants in Marmaris and in Içmeler have been serving their guests since 1997. During this period the Taj Mahal has became well known as the place for curry locally as they are the only authentic Indian restaurant in....
	Violet's Restaurant, This very popular restaurant is renown for quality in service and cuisine. Open 24 hrs a day 7 days a week, with an on site bakery serving fresh bread and delicious cakes. There is a great a truly international menu and the food is excellent. ..
	Ziyade For those people who love to try traditional Turkish cuisine then Ziyade (meaning plentiful) is a definite must whilst visiting Marmaris and wanting to try traditional Osmanli dishes. The relaxing atmosphere is the ideal place to try any of the 25 different kinds of ...

History of Marmaris - Marmaris was a Carian city of which history goes back to the 3500 BC. Its ancient name was Physkos of which antique ruins can be seen at Asartepe (1.7kms north). A wonder of nature in itself, in this wonderful country, is the town of Marmaris greeting the Aegean, as well as the Mediterranean, on a dreamlike bay. Here, where the pine-clad mountains form a beautiful backdrop to the beaches of clearest waters, the medley of green and blue tones are fascinating.

This land of lacy coastline is ideal for the sun-worshippers, and offers the most attractive coves and inlets for those who would like to swim, dive or fish. The sheltered bay is a favorite for a relaxing holiday, while also being amazingly excellent for a lively vacation of water sports and sailing.

Along the promenade, adorned with palm trees, the Marmaris marina is a busy yachting center and also a pretty sight. The "Yacht Charter Show" organized here every May, is an enjoyable event with captains and. crews coming together to sail with nature-lovers, among the impressive southern coasts of Turkey. One also may take the famous "Blue Voyage" from here, and make a fascinating trip along the elegant coastline of the Aegean. Marmaris is a yachting heaven with vast facilities for yacht owners.

If you do not get lost in this wide natural beauty, there is also a lot to see inside the plentiful little towns.

A 16th-century citadel, built by Suleyman the Magnificent, the Ottoman caravansary of 1545, and the Mosque of Ibrahim Agha, dating to 1789, are some interesting buildings in this ancient town of "Physkos" for the devoted sightseers.

The Ataturk Park, on the eastern side of Marmaris, is another location that should not be missed, with its lovely beach for swimming. It is an unforgettable place, possessing the frankincense trees which are rarely found elsewhere in the world, and the delightful aroma of which you will remember forever.

Marmaris today is a popular holiday resort with all these scenic points, supplemented by numerous facilities, including modern accommodation, restaurants, cafes, bars, and others. The beautiful boutiques, markets and bazaars provide a good deal of shopping opportunities which will give a last colorful aspect to your vacation. You may choose from excellent souvenirs among the Turkish handicrafts here, and do not forget to buy "Caam Ball'' which is a tasty pine-scented honey, locally produced in this area of pine forests.

Environs of Marmaris:

The environs of Marmaris is a vacation land. The Gö1enge Icmeleri provides breathtaking scenery with great misty mountains descending to the golden sandy beaches. The clear, deep blue sea under the sunny sky is perfect for any kind of water-sport. This area is so appealing that you will need to spend several days to make the most of everything. Down a iinle from the mountains is Turuns Bay, bordered by various restaurants, each with a perfect view. You may taste delicious fish any time you like. Turunç, is a holiday resort surrounded by rich, natural beauty. Gunnucek, Yalanci Bogaz, Cennet Adasi (Nimara), Fosforlu Magara (the Phosphorous Cave), Çiftlik, Yavuz Plaji, Turgut (Selale), and Orhaniye with its natural harbor, are the other significant sites worth a visit.

At Kumlubuk you will find unexplored coves and inlets each of which exhibits different shades of turquoise. You may swim, dive or fish along the perfect coastline. You also may visit the ancient city of Amos on the northern slope, facing the bay.

Loryma can be reached by a delightful boat trip to the tip of the Bozburun Peninsula.. There you will see the ruins of a harbor and a castle. For those who want privacy while enjoying the wonders of nature, the northern side of the peninsula is perfect with its natural inlets, and quiet bays. The ancient cities of Hydas, Erine, Castabus, Bybassias, Pariodon, Ceresse, Saranda, Tymuns and Amos are on this peninsula.

Sedir Island, the ancient Cedrai, known as "Cleopatra and city islands" lies in the Gulf of Gökova. You will need to drive north from Marmaris to Gelibolu Bay and then take a boat to the Sedir Islands to find the ancient city walls, a theater and temples and the panoramic view of mountains across the bay. It is said that Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius swam together in a little bay on the northwest of the island of which it is said the sand was brought by ships from North Africa. It is an unforgettable experience. Going to the inner parts of the gulf, there is the little village of Gokova, with its traditional houses spreading to the edge of the mountain. Gokova Park with its dense pine forest and cool breeze, gives a welcome break from the sun. The restaurants, by the fresh water springs streaming from the mountains, are places to enjoy.

Shopping in Marmaris - Marmaris is a shopper's paradise and it is very cheap! As cheap as it seems you can bargain and get about 30% off the prices asked, except in larger stores. Shopping here is a lot of fun, haggling and bargaining, it's great to feel you have made a super purchase.

Shop for leather, ceramics, jewellery and carpets. You can purchase designer clothes much, much cheaply here, however, if you want originals, shop in the better stores. Netsel Marina has some great boutiques for these items. In the bazaar and markets fakes are the norm but the quality is very good all the same. The Friday market is cheaper still.

Shopping in Marmaris Turkey, bargains, leather, gold, carpets

When you visit the bazaar in particular, you will get some hassle from the vendors. After a while it becomes a little annoying, just shake your head and say no thanks. Hassling visitors is illegal here, but it happens just the same.

The Turkish name for money is para. If you are bargaining for goods, the expressions 'chock para' means 'too much money', 'chock pahala' means 'too expensive' and 'para yok' means 'I have no money' useful if you are being hassled.

When making purchases keep all receipts. Although the vast majority of places are honest, if you believe you have been overcharged or have problems either in terms of items bought or services rendered please contact us and we can assist you with any just claims.

You can still get duty free goods here, so its a good place to stock up.

If you want to see what's in the shops, click to go to our business/shops pages

The Turkish culture in one of bargaining and for most this is a lot of fun, however, many visitors to Marmaris who are not comfortable with bargaining, then shopping can become an ordeal and it is very easy to end up paying over the odds. However, for those who prefer to be more certain of the value they receive we can provide you with your own 'Personal Shopper'. Your Personal Shopper will guide you to tried and tested shops and outlets that have provided excellent value time and time again for About Marmaris clients. The best news for you though, is that in the great tradition of About Marmaris, this service is completely free as the cost of you Personal Shopper is met by the shops and outlets. For major items it is well worth your while to use our service. See our Personal Shopper page

Yachting in Marmaris -
A natural harbour, Marmaris Bay has three marinas with 1100 capacity, and nine yacht yards with 1200 capacity. Various festivals are organised in order to develop yacht tourism in the region, and the town is the focal point of Blue Voyages. The main activities are the International Yacht Festival during the second week of May, and the week-long International Marmaris Yacht Races at the end of October.

Yachting in Marmaris

yachting in marmaris A natural harbour, Marmaris Bay has three marinas with 1100 capacity, and nine yacht yards with 1200 capacity. Various festivals are organised in order to develop yacht tourism in the region, and the town is the focal point of Blue Voyages. The main activities are the International Yacht Festival during the second week of May, and the week-long International Marmaris Yacht Races at the end of October.

Marmaris was a small seaport town of Caria, one of the old Aegean kingdoms, and it was situaeted on the crossroads to Anatolia, Rhodes and Egypt. Its current name is claimed to come from Mamalos. This region, where Carians lived under the Lidian hegemony in the 6th century BC, was conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 BC.
Marmaris and its region came under the Roman hegemony in 163 BC, and they remained in the Byzantine territory after the Roman Empire's division in to two parts.

The "Blue Cruise" ; exploring the beautiful unspoilt coastline of south-west Turkey by a traditional Turkish gulet is a magical experience. Escape to the pleasures of relaxing under the sun, swimming, good food and magnificent scenery. The daily experience of sailing to a new adventure on crystal clear waters in every shade of blue and green is rewarding and satisfying.This is a holiday to remember !

Comfortable accommodation and first rate meals are standard features on these gleaming wooden crafts, designed along the traditional lines of Aegean sailing boats.

The opportunity to combine sun, sea, history and the hikes on land is best experienced on a Blue Cruise. You can either relax in your bathing suit all day long, enjoy the good food and the sun or you can experience more exciting activities like diving, snorkelling or fishing.

Carian Coast - Marmaris

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