Marmaris – Where Two Seas Meet

Located in Mugla province, one of the Aegean Turkey's most popular resorts

Founded in the 4th century BC, Marmaris was the first port city of Caria. The city's ancient name – Physkos, meaning "nature city" in Carian, perfectly describes this exceptional place. Marmaris's extraordinary nature and interesting monuments encourage active, relaxing holidays.

Visiting Marmaris, especially worth seeing:

Ancient cities – on the Bozburun Peninsula southwest of Marmaris lie many ancient civilisation remains. Phoenix ruins reach about 2400 BC, its key buildings a temple and mill. In another ancient city – Loryma, see castle remains with spectacular area views from walls. In Hisaronu, ancient Kastabos, survive ruins of the 4th-century BC Hemithea Temple. Hemithea, earlier called Molpadia, was mythologically one of two sisters saved from drowning by Apollo. Later sent to the Carian city, Kastabos residents built temples honouring her healing abilities.

Marmaris Castle – in the city centre on a small rocky peninsula, one of the region's key monuments. Ancient in origin, its current look comes from a 16th-century rebuild ordered by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. It now houses the Archaeological Museum with ceramics, glass and craft products, weapons and coins. Castle walls are perfect for Marmaris panoramas.

Marmaris National Park – surrounds Marmaris landward, covering bay islands. Across nearly 30k park hectares, admire rich vegetation in all greens. Park landscapes are tall rocky pine and eucalyptus hills. Explore Marmaris National Park by ship or on foot.

Turgut Waterfalls – natural wonders of extraordinary blue-green harmony. Five small waterfalls and their pond are perfect for refreshing swims on hot days, the water quite cold. Hike around waterfalls admiring nature, trying gözleme (stuffed flatbreads) and trout in nearby restaurants.

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