Marmaris which used to be a small fishing village swiftly ascended to one of the largest holiday resorts of Turkey. Most undoubtly the geographical and natural landscape of Marmaris has contributed great deal to its current highly-esteemed position among tourism resorts. Namely its being built around a sweeping natural bay at the foot of steep pine covered mountain slopes. the maze of twisting little streets and alleys with whitewashed houses in the Turkish style profoundly added to the distinguished identity of Marmaris. The tourism boost has been a chief driving force in accelarating the variety of facilities that are vastly grounded on natural aspects of the resort. Thanks to the pine-covered hills surrounding the town and the pristine beaches offering the experience of soaking into an immaculate nature where flora and fauna is defined with mesmerizing state of intactness, Marmaris thoroughly pledges to meet the expectations of the visitors coming all around the world. And this is why the name of the ‘marmaris’ is strongly held tantamount with an ideal place for water sports, sailing, relaxing in the sun, or strolling along the palm lined "Riviera" style promenade.
In addition to the climate, beaches and facilities of the town, the transportation infrastructure is a definite plus for attracting visitors. It has easy connections to the nearby airport Dalaman, ferries to Rhodes, and on the road to Datca and Fethiye. The harbour has attracted private boats from around the world, with yacht maintenance and production in the workshops on the Yalanci Strait. With the climate being comfortable even in winter, and the nearby impressive mountains and pine forests, Marmaris is likely to remain a popular and practical holiday spot for a long time.