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MARMARIS
RESORT
Once a little fishing port, Marmaris has developed into
one of Turkey’s busiest and most Anglicized resorts. Its
port welcomes luxury cruise liners, which disgorge
passengers keen to sample the town’s extensive
facilities and visit the ancient sites nearby - the
biblical city of Efes where the stories in the Bible
come alive, (the second biggest city of Roman Empire,
after Rome); another sightseeing place not to be missed
is Pamukkale, that is considered to be the 8th world
wonder. The tours and breathtaking scenery are reasons
why Marmaris, Turkey, is considered a quality tourist
spot. During the summer, more than 300,000 travelers
from England, Holland, Russia, Macedonia and Germany
occupy the streets and hotels. The melting pot of
tourists is ideal for anyone's holiday.
Marmaris also is South Aegean's prettiest resort for
scuba diving. There are several dive centers in Marmaris
that arrange guided diving trips, excursions and even
provide diving lessons for the inexperienced
individuals, eager to try out this underwater sport.
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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.
There are daily hydrofoils, catamarans and ferries to
the Greek island of Rhodes May through October. Use your
chance to visit two countries on one holiday!
Marmaris is the heart of yachting, situated on a large
sheltered bay with many anchorages. All entry and exit
formalities are completed at the customs post, located
to the east of Marmaris, at the berthing point of the
daily catamarans and ferries to Rhodes.
LOCATION OF THE PORT IN
MARMARIS
The port of Marmaris is located on the SW coast of
Turkey, 50 km north of the Greek island of Rhodes. The
port is open to the SE to the Mediterranean Sea, but is
protected by the Yildiz Adasi peninsula to the south.
The sea area to the south and east of Yildiz Adasi is
sometimes referred to as the outer harbor of Marmaris
Limani.
The port ("liman" in Turkish language) is located at the
eastern end of Marmaris, past Netsel Marina. To reach
Marmaris port from the east (i.e. arriving from Dalaman
airport) drive down Mustafa Muni Relgin Bulvari past the
bus station and Marina area. Distance from Dalaman
airport is 95 km. Driving time from Dalaman
international airport is about 1.5 hours. To reach
Marmaris port from the west (i.e. arriving from Turunc,
Icmeler or Marmaris) follow the central Marmaris road
and from Ataturk bulvari turn to the left following
Ulusal Egemenlik street which is also the road out of
resort in direction of Dalaman airport. When you reach
the end of resort turn right to follow Mustafa Muni
Relgin Elgin Bulvari past the bus station and Marina
area.
GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES OF
MARMARIS PORT
36°50’ 57.0" N, 28°16’ 45.2" E
USEFUL TELEPHONES
Marmaris Harbour Master tel. 0090 252 412 10 13
Marmaris Customs tel. 0090 252 412 16 96
Marmaris Coastguard tel. 158 |
