Marmaris
Marmaris History
As tourism facilities developed in parallel with technology, Marmaris has become a popular holiday destination both domestically and internationally. In 2019, hotels had a bed capacity of 70,000, with 25,000 of these being qualified 4- and 5-star beds. You can find detailed information about history and transportation at . Nearly 1 million tourists are hosted during religious and national holidays, mainly due to the quality of tourism and the importance given to tourism events that attract great interest from foreign tourists. Boat tours called blue cruises, forest excursions, and underwater diving to see endemic species, and open-air concerts have enriched the district in terms of activities.
Transportation to Marmaris
Marmaris, one of the 13 districts of Muğla, began to become a seaside town in the early 14th century. It became a major port town before passing from the dominion of the Beylik of Karesi to Ottoman lands, and it was joined to the Ottoman state in 1451. Suleiman the Magnificent built a castle here and used it as a base during his campaign to Rhodes. In the late 19th century, it was connected to Muğla province, and a district governor was appointed. During World War I, after a German ship took refuge, the district was shelled by the French in 1914, causing great destruction. The district, ceded to the Italians by the Treaty of Sèvres, was under Italian occupation for 3 years. With the withdrawal of the Italians in 1922, it was liberated from enemy occupation on July 22. Although Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's first visit was recorded on January 30, 1930, he visited many times in subsequent years. In later years, with the development of maritime tourism, its natural beauty and sea attracted the attention of holidaymakers. Marmaris can be easily reached due to its proximity to surrounding provinces. The district, which is 1 hour away from the city center, is also 2 hours and 30 minutes away from Denizli and 2 hours and 15 minutes away from Aydın. Airlines and road transport companies operate services, especially from Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. For air travel, Dalaman Airport is used, and transportation to the district is provided from Dalaman via Havaş. For this reason, it is also preferred by foreign tourists.
