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June 2005

	Marmaris, Turkey -the Turkish Riviera
	Once you set your foot here you will join its true holiday atmosphere! The old quarter of the town with its bustling bazaars and restaurants are well worth a visit. Once a little fishing port, Marmaris has developed into one of Turkey's busiest and most Anglicised resorts. Many holiday makers are keen to sample the town's extensive facilities and visit the archaeological sites nearby - the ancient city of Efes, (the second biggest city of Roman Empire, after Rome);and the unmissable Pamukkale - the 8th world wonder.

		Marmaris is an international sailing centre with the annual "Marmaris Yacht Festival" to boast of, in which a large number of yachts visit to show off their splendour. Overlooked by the Ottoman Castle built by Sultan Suleiman in 1522, Marmaris has everything to offer whether of western or eastern origin.

	Marmaris also is the South Aegean's prettiest resort for scuba diving. There are several dive centres in Marmaris that arrange guided diving trips, excursions and even provide diving lessons for the inexperienced individuals, eager to try out this underwater sport. Netsel Marina is a thoroughly modern port with every imaginable facility, whose sophistication would not be out of place on the Cote d'Azure. Marmaris has it all, including a wonderful setting in a huge natural harbour with a landscape not unlike Tuscany.

		Shopping is a delight in Marmaris. Some truly shop till they drop in this shopping Mecca! Leather goods of all kinds, natural sponges and the local blue glass beads (the Boncuk) are among the bargains to be found in the friendly little shops along the downtown bazaar. Charming boutiques at the end of the promenade offer kilims, carpets, sandals and embroidery as well as original fashions.