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Popular ] resort town on the ] coast, located in southwest Turkey, in the ]. '''Marmaris''' is an impotant port city on the ] coast, located in southwest ], in the ].


⚫ Because of its location on the ], Marmaris is also an important tourist destination, as well as an important port city. Unlike ], ]; or simillar Turkish coastal towns, it has been somewhat "vandalized" architectually during the construction boom of the 1980's.
⚫ Although it is not definite when '''''Marmaris''''' was first founded, it was known as Physkos during the reign of the ] in ].


⚫ It is also a major center for ], possessing two major marinas and several smaller marinas. It is a popular wintering location for hundreds of cruising boaters. There are ferry services to the Greek island of ], and large cruise ships call at the port.
⚫ Today, Marmaris is an important touristic destination, as well as an important port city. Unlike Bodrum, Alaçatı or simillar Turkish coastal towns, it has been somewhat "vandalized" architectually during the construction boom of the 1980's.

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⚫ Marmaris is a major sailing center with two major marinas and several smaller marinas. It is a popular wintering location for hundreds of cruising sailboaters. There are ferry services to the Greek island of Rhodos and large cruise ships call at the port.

⚫ Although it is not definite when Marmaris was founded, in the ] the city was known as Physkos, and considered part of ].

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Marmaris is an impotant port city on the Mediterranean coast, located in southwest Turkey, in the Mugla Province.

Because of its location on the Aegean Sea, Marmaris is also an important tourist destination, as well as an important port city. Unlike Bodrum, Alaçati; or simillar Turkish coastal towns, it has been somewhat "vandalized" architectually during the construction boom of the 1980's.

It is also a major center for sailing, possessing two major marinas and several smaller marinas. It is a popular wintering location for hundreds of cruising boaters. There are ferry services to the Greek island of Rhodes, and large cruise ships call at the port.

History

Although it is not definite when Marmaris was founded, in the 6th century BC the city was known as Physkos, and considered part of Caria.

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