Marmaris is a heavenly resort where you can observe all shades of green and blue year long. It is a natural harbour with its numerous bays, natural beauties, closeness to antique cities, blue voyage offers, modern yacht marinas, water sports facilities, accomodation facilities ranging from five star hotels to modest apart hotels. Until recently, it was known as a town earning its living on fishing and sponge diving. Today it is become one of the well known centers of international tourism. Dalaman Airport is 90km from Marmaris and there are daily trips to and from Rodos which makes Marmaris accessible from abroad. Marmaris is also on the highway to Datça and Fethiye which is an other means of easy access. Being a natural harbour for yachts cruising in the Mediterranean, Yalancibogaz in Marmaris is also well known for its yacht maintenance and construction services. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, it is even possible to swim in winter in Marmaris. It is interesting to observe the Liquidamber Oriantalis forest in Marmaris, which is rarely found in the world.