Marmaris
 If you come to Marmaris you ought to know what you`ll get involved in: 12,000 natives spend the night here in winter, but in summer 70,000 people from all over the world fall exhaustedly into bed every night. The once drowsy fishing village has become Turkey`s greatest fairground. During the journey to Marmaris one might be surprised by the fascinating landscape. Reaching right down to the coast, the mountains are covered with pine trees and bushes. Laurel, thyme and sage thrive and prosper here. The so-called styrax forests provide not only the raw material for incense but also for pharmaceutical products. The area around Marmaris is also well-known for its pine honey which never crystallizes, not even after a long period of storage.

And Marmaris itself: the town with guaranteed sunshine (about 300 days a year), tourism is what rules. Like Bodrum emulates Ibiza - Marmaris copies Nizza. Along the shore promenade international painters, jugglers and musicians gather together. A coke costs a multiple of what it costs elsewhere. Anyway, those who prefer more than only bathing in the sun, bathing in the crowd, for instance, and those who are looking for sports and entertainment relatively favourable compared to European standards or those who chase after lovely beaches - are being well-served here. Not to forget the greatest capital Marmaris has - the fantastic bay. You shouldn`miss the Marmaris Kalesi - a medieval castle built by Suleyman the Magnificent in 1522 and restored in 1985. Also with regards to culinary delicacies you`ll get your money`s worth in Marmaris and its numerous restaurants.

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