Truly the Jewel of the Turkish Riviera. It is Turkey's most sophisticated and multi-faceted resort. Located where the Aegean sea meets the Mediterranean, the beautiful bay is famous for its yachting and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Marmaris is originally a Greek word meaning glittering and shining and this is a very apt description. Hundreds of restaurants, shops, tours, and other entertainment ensure that you will never be bored. The traffic-free promenade stretching from the marina all the way round the bay to Icmeler. It has a sophisticated 'Riviera' feel to it, vaguely reminiscent of St. Tropez. Must see places: the outdoor Market, The Tomb of Sariana, The Kervansaray, The Tashan (Stone Inn) & The Aqueduct.

The city of Çanakkale lies at the narrow, 1200 meter entrance to the Çanakkale Strait (the Dardanelles) that connects the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean. Yachts navigating the straits stop at the well-equipped Çanakkale Marina to allow tourists more time in the area. Hotels, restaurants and cafes along the promenade, offer a place to enjoy the traffic in the harbor, as well as a view of the Kilitbahir Fortress and the Çanakkale Archaeological Museum.

The province has witnessed a very important battle in history. The mythological war of Troy, which Homer immortalized in his Iliad. Archaeological excavations have revealed nine separate periods of settlement including ruins of city walls, house foundations, a temple and a theatre. A symbolic wooden Trojan horse commemorates the legendary war.