Marmaris @ Travel Turkey

The answer to the question " where do the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea meet" is Marmaris.

Marmaris splits the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea with a long and narrow peninsula. The Marmaris Peninsula has always been an important part of the history of the Mediterranean Civilization with its strategic geographic position and its natural beauty and rich past.

Marmaris' main source of income for the city is tourism. Despite a construction boom in the 1980s, Marmaris still retains its charm due to the exceptional natural beauty of its location. The district's population is estimated to reach 300,000-400,000 people during the tourism season.

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

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

The most beautiful bay of the Turkish coasts, or more bravely, of the whole Mediterranean - Gökova, is to the west of Marmaris on the west coast of the peninsula in Aegean waters.

Particular pleasures
We have just driven past a small tortoise crossing the Marmaris-Datca highway. It may be oblivious to the danger in which it is placing itself but I cannot imagine that such a move will have a happy ending on Turkish roads ... April 2, 2011
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/particular-pleasures/story...

Costa Cruises drops Tunisia, Egypt, Israel for rest of year
All itineraries with scheduled calls at Alexandria, Egypt, and Haifa and Ashdod, Israel, instead will offer alternative calls at Marmaris, Turkey, the newly added ports of Alanya and Antalya, Turkey, Limassol, Cyprus and Rhodes, Greece March 8, 2011 http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2011/03/costa-cruises-tunisia-egypt-israel-c...

U.S. sailors give huge boost to Marmaris economy during visit
The visit from the giant aircraft carrier has added millions of dollars to the local economy, leaving a number of highlights, including the saving of one person's life. February 21, 2011 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n...

Marmaris to host 152,000 tourists arriving by sea
Approximately 152,000 tourists are expected to visit Muğla's Marmaris district this year on 96 luxury cruises, according to port officials. - January 24, 2011
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=marmaris-deniz-yoluyla-152-bin-turi...

Marmaris race weekend provides a fitting climax to the year
The Marmaris race week attracted 138 boats, the highest number ever, with 16 nationalities represented and over 1,000 sailors taking part. The standard was higher than ever and included Olympic crews from Bulgaria and Estonia. December 20, 2010 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=marmaris-race-weekend-provides-a-fitting-clim...

Marmaris looks for four seasons of tourism
The Muğla district of Marmaris is hoping to slowly spread its tourism appeal to all months of the year. December 13, 2010 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=south...

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