Marmaris, which was known for its fishery, sponge fishing and geranium plants until a while ago, has become a major tourism center today.Being located on the Marmaris Datça road, which has the opportunity to open up to the outside world with Dalaman Airport and Rhodes Ferries as well as land transportation, it increases its importance due to its proximity to the Fethiye road.
It is a natural harbor suitable for yachts in the Mediterranean, and yachts can be manufactured and maintained in workshops in the Yalanci Bogaz.
History
It is claimed that the first settlement in Marmaris, which dates back to 3400 BC, started with the arrival of a tribe whose names were called Snow. The name KARIA was given to the region in the sense of the country of Kar. The abundance of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts has made the region attractive all the time.
Thus, Marmaris has become a place where many civilizations ruled over time. It is possible to see the traces of Caria, Rhodes and Island civilization,s Egypt, Asdur, Ion, Dor, Pers, Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine ,Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations during the trips in the region. Pyhskos is the first name of the city.
Climate
In Marmaris, which is under the influence of the Mediterranean climate, summers are hot and dry, winters are warm and rainy.