Marmaris, Turkey Tourism

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surroundings and pine woods, its sheltered harbor and long beautiful beaches around the shores of the bay, Marmaris has developed into a popular holiday resort with modern hotels, guest-houses and holiday homes, some of which are a long way from the town. It is easily accessible via the regional airport at Dalaman 100km/60mi to the east.

History

The modern town's predecessor was Physkos, a dependency of Rhodes. A few traces of the old Hellenistic town can be detected on the Hill of Asartepe outside the built-up area. During the 14th century under the Seljuks, Marmaris was ruled by the Emirs of the Mentese dynasty from Milas and then later incorporated into the Ottoman Empire. Many of the present inhabitants are the descendants of Turks from Crete.