Located where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet, Marmaris boasts the the worlds 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 Datca peninsula and to the east Koycegiz lake. The hills running in to the sea and the beautiful bays make Marmaris very special.
Because of its typical Mediterranean Climate,  150-200 days of the year, you can enjoy the sun and the sea. The temperature is 20-25 C in May and October, 25-35 C in June, July and August. The sea temperature never drops below 15 C. However between the months of November and April there is abundant rainfall, with a a high of  870 mm in January.  
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How to get to Marmaris? It takes approximately 1 hrs and 43 minutes (107,3 km (66 miles) from Dalaman Airport (DLM) which serves the western Mediterranean coast with daily flights to Istanbul and Ankara, and Charter Flights to foreign cities of several countries around the world during the summer months. Many travel agencies offer transfers by car, minibus, midi bus and coach, rental services, from / to Dalaman Airport, as well as they offer many daily trips to the beautiful destinations including Dalyan, Fethiye, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Akyaka Gokova, Datca. Click for Dalaman Transfer Request... In addition, Ferries from/to Rhodes run daily in high season, weekly in winter months.
Its huge marina, coastal developments and proximity to Dalaman Airport, gives Marmaris is the advantage to be a major destination point for all summer season. Ulusal Egemenlik Avenue lies in the heart of the town, cuts Marmaris in half. The maze of narrow streets east of it is home to most things of interest, though nothing is left of the sleepy fishing village that Marmaris was about seven or ten years ago. Iskele Avenue is the centrum, where the welcoming statue of Ataturk is next to the helpful Tourism Information Office 412 1035  (Open-Mon–Fri 8.30am–noon & 1–5.30/7.30pm; summer also Sat & Sun) Here you can ask for a City Map that you will find it very useful. The School which is just opposite to the Avenue. Bazaar is the place of Town-Nightlife - Shopping.  Kaleiçi district offers  the warren of streets at the base of a tiny castle, making this area a pleasant wander.
The Castle museum 412 1459 (Open-Tues–Sun 8am–noon & 13–17.30pm; approx €1) has a worthwhile archeology and ethnography collection. 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. From Iskele Square along the cape through Yacth Marina 412 1439; there are dozens of yachts, bare-boats; vessels, gulets, Daily Tour boats line docked. Also Netsel Marina features a complex; includes a large shopping centre a yacht club,  restaurants, bars , cafes ,travel agents, a supermarket, an amphitheater, a swimming pool and Marine maintenance specialists.
Beldibi and Armutalan districts are away from the waterfront (a mile or two), but still offer a variety of good numerous hotels and apartments; mostly with swimming pool and joyful facilities. Alsohere is an impressive choice of hundreds of restaurants where you can find comprehensive and extensive selections of Turkish and International cuisines for every individual taste; since they also offer entertainment when the dinner is over so you can join the party there as well as in the whole town. The Theater in Armutalan  offers Live Performances and Concerts during the summer. To the north of the centre where the main Avenue leaves the promonade to the left, Uzunyalý district lines through till Siteler, with the most cheerful night-clubs, bars and discotheques open mostly till dawn, so you can end your day in the swimming-beach party when the sun is rising up.
Local Transportation is provided by the color coded services (mini-buses) local DOLMUSH, runs inter-city and nearby destinations, between Icmeler, Armutalan, Beldibi, Datca, Turunc and Marmaris. All you need to do is holding your arm as you see DOLMUSH is approaching. The fare for the journey is paid to the driver.  As you see its getting close to your location just shout "STOP! Please!..." and the driver will. GREEN is for intra town, ORANGE is for Icmeler, BLUE is for Armutalan. There also Yellow-Bonded taxi stations strewed. On the Saman Dock next to the Iskele Square, taxi boats for Icmeler and Turunc awaits for those who likes to enjoy a breezing short  journey.  A new bus station has opened about 1.6km (a mile) south of the town centre. Many of the bus companies also offer a free transfer minibus to their offices in the centre. For Domestic and international flight reservations call THY (Turkish Airlines) 412 3751 Office is on the main street Ulusal Egemenlik Avenue) next to the Solaris Shopping Plaza (Solaris Cinema).
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.