Marmaris National Park, Nature reserve and national park in Muğla Province, Turkey.
Marmaris National Park is a protected nature reserve along the southwestern coast, encompassing forested hills and a rugged landscape. The park features protected coves, pine forests, and coastal shores that support diverse habitats for plants and wildlife.
Ancient settlements such as Amos and Physcus, founded by the Carians, once stood in this region and left traces of Hellenistic civilization. These early communities shaped the territory, and traces of their architecture and city walls survive in the landscape.
The area has long served as a vital gathering point for local fishermen and sailors, shaping how coastal communities live and work even today. People rely on the sheltered coves and waters in ways deeply rooted in tradition and seasonal patterns.
The park is accessible by coastal road and sits within reach of larger towns in the region. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the terrain is hilly and sometimes uneven.
The area hosts an exceptionally high variety of plant species, including many found nowhere else in the world. These distinctive plants make the location an important research area for botanists and conservationists.
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