Ciftlik Bay:
Ciftlik Bay, a popular holiday paradise with its untouched nature, clean sea, large sandy beach and calmness since ancient times, is home to its incredible sea with clear and clean vibrant colors, as well as Macedonian, Roman, Seljuk, Ottoman periods and these You can’t get enough of visiting the historical treasures that contain the traces of civilizations. If you like to visit such historical ruins, you can also visit the historical church ruins by going to Gebekse Bay, which is located near the region. Also, while you’re here, you can dive in the clean, blue waters of Gebekse Bay and see various creatures.
Marmaris Castle:
It is one of the first places to visit in Marmaris, which is one of the valuable historical treasures of Marmaris. Marmaris Castle, with its history dating back to ancient times, is at the back of the marina. Throughout its history, it was destroyed by Alexander the Great, and it was built by the Ottoman state in 1557 and used as a shelter until 1970. There are 18 rooms, 2 archeology halls and 1 ethnography hall in the castle mentioned by Evliya Çelebi in his Seyahatname. It became a museum in 1991. In the Archeology section of the museum, amphora fragments from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods, pottery and glassware, coins and ornaments found in the excavations in Knidos, Hisarönü and Burgaz are exhibited.
Bedesten Bazaar
It is a historical bazaar that consists of 32 shops, where generally hookah, souvenirs, clothes, spices and handicraft products are restored and survived in certain periods. You should definitely try Marmaris pine honey and jams. We recommend you to spend time in this historical bedesten to have a pleasant time and buy various souvenirs. Of course, never forget to bargain. The fact that one side of the bazaar is opened to the sea and the other side to the up-to-date shops makes the bazaar a very enjoyable place.
Hafsa Sultan Caravanserai
There are 1 large and 7 small rooms in the caravanserai, which was built in the name of the mother of Suleiman the Magnificent. Its entrance is free and it is one of the Ottoman works today.
The Ancient City of Idyma
The ancient city, located in the Gulf of Gökova, which is said to date back to 3 thousand BC, is built on a steep and rocky summit, and today there are fortification rock burials and castle ruins.
The Old İbrahim Ağa Mosque
Its large and remarkable hut, built by Mengenelizade İbrahim Ağa in 1789, attracts a lot of attention. The entrance is free.
Sarıana Tomb
Considering the rumors circulating among the people, he also visited Sarıana, known as a saint, in the region where Suleiman the Magnificent stayed with his army of 100 thousand people during the Rhodes campaign. It has been circulating for centuries that Sarıana, who is her only cow, milks the milk that will feed the whole army. It is rumored that Suleiman the Magnificent asked Sariana about the outcome of the Rhodes expedition, and Sariana said that they would be successful if the soldiers were not with them. When Suleiman the Magnificent asks how they will learn about those who carry haram, Sarıana states that it is pear season in Marmaris and that he carries haram with the soldiers with pears in his bag. Kanuni does what he is told and the siege of Rhodes succeeds in 5 months.
Hydas Ancient City
Located on the border of Turgut Village, Hydas Ancient City is a hill settlement 275 meters above sea level. The history of the city dates back to the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. The first of the 3 castle ruins belonging to Hydas is on the highest hill of Selimiye, the other is on the Sarıkaya Hill and the third is in the Kızılköy District.
LOCAL FOODS OF MARMARIS
Black-eyed Black-eyed Pea Sour Cream
Black-eyed black-eyed peas, which contain tomatoes, garlic, pomegranate syrup, verjuice and olive oil, are one of the local flavors of Marmaris.
Roast Cintar
Again, the region-specific sycamore mushroom is washed with plenty of water and fried in pieces in a pan with oil. You can also try it with sauces containing garlic, pomegranate syrup and powdered red pepper.
Eggplant with Egg
Processed eggplants are cut into round shapes, eggs are whisked with flour, milk and salt, and these eggplants are mixed and thrown into hot oil and fried. Eggplant with egg is one of the indispensable snacks of Marmaris region.
Çıtırmak Dessert
This dessert, made with honey, sesame, sugar and almonds, covered with honey and crispy sesame on the inside, is one of the most important desserts of Marmaris.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT MARMARIS
There is no clear information about when Marmaris was founded. The first known name of the region is thought to be “Physkos” and it is known that it was first part of the Carian Empire and was invaded by the Lydians in the 6th century BC. In Marmaris, where the Mediterranean climate is observed, the sea season continues until December, and the winters of Marmaris, which are very hot in summer, are generally rainy and hot. For transportation, you can use Dalaman or Bodrum – Milas Airport by plane, from here you can reach the city by taxi, private transfer vehicles or MUTAŞ buses. Thanks to the frequent and regular dolmush (minibus) services, you can benefit from these services until late at night. Although there are many hotels, we recommend that you make your reservations a few months in advance in order to avoid problems. Marmaris is a region rich in historical artifacts. It has hosted many civilizations with its geopolitical location and geography, which is one of the flagships of the Aegean region, so many historical structures have been formed in the region.
* Before joining the blue cruise boat tours,
* Without visiting the unique magnificent beach resorts,
* Without visiting ancient cities
DO NOT RETURN…
