The town of Marmaris is located at the meeting place of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, on the world's largest natural harbour, surrounded by pine-clad hills. Situated in southwest Turkey, in the province of Mugla, Marmaris is one of Turkey's biggest tourist resorts. To the north lies the Gulf of Gokova, to the south the Mediterranean. On the west is Datca peninsula and to the east Koycegiz lake; all year round Marmaris is surrounded by blue and green. The hills running in to the sea and the beautiful bays make Marmaris very special.
The old part of town is a residential area around the castle. The old houses, all under preservation order and the narrow streets leading to them are a delight to explore: there are some classic examples of Mugla architecture on display. Marmaris later began to spread out around the castle hill and along the shore, but the growth of tourism resulted in housing being prohibited along the shoreline and planning permission granted only to tourist hotels. Marmaris is a year-round home for many foreigners, a large number of whom have yachts in the modern 700-berth marina. The population rises from 15 000 in winter to around 75 000 in summer due to available hotel accommodation.
Marmaris is 60 kilometres away from the provincial capital Mugla, and the mountainous landscape of the surrounding countryside shows that forestry plays an important part in the area's economy. The town boundaries enclose and area of 86 000 hectares, 65 000 of which are forested. The beauty of Marmaris stems from this just as much as from the natural harbour. Marmaris today is a popular holiday resort with all these scenic points, supplemented by numerous facilities, including modern accommodation, restaurants, cafes, bars, and others. The beautiful boutiques, markets and bazaars provide a good deal of shopping opportunities which will give a last colorful aspect to your vacation. You may choose from excellent souvenirs among the Turkish handicrafts here also.

Icmeler located next to Marmaris and between the hazy mountains of the interior slope down to sandy beaches. Under blue skies, the clear sea is ideal for all types of water sports. Many find this area so irresistible that they stay longer than originally planned. And there are some excellent accommodations here, in which you can prolong your contact with nature. As you drive down from the high mountains into the village of Turunç, the scene opens out onto the spectacular blue waters beyond the natural harbour. The village itself is small and scattered around the bay: Most of the restaurants border the beach. A few bars and restaurants farther back from the water's edge offer fresh fish and superb views. Kumlubük, a turquoise paradise, lies on the southern side of the bay. On the northern side, above the water, stands the ancient Rhodian city of Amos.

The climate of Marmaris is Turkish Aegean with approximately 179 sunny days a year, mild wintertime, pleasant warm weather starting in the end of April until the middle of July. The following period starting from the middle of July until the end of August is hot, with air temperature rising to 42C sometimes! The average yearly rainfall is 200 mm per sq.m with a high of 870 mm in January and a low of 2 mm in July. Sea temperatures vary from 19-24 C during the summer, yet never drops below 15 C during the cooler seasons.