| 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. |
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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.
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! |
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| 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. |
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LOCATION OF THE PORT IN MARMARIS
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| 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. |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES OF MARMARIS PORT |
| 36°50’ 57.0" N, 28°16’ 45.2" E |
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| USEFUL TELEPHONES |
| Marmaris
Harbour Master tel. 0090 252 412 10 13 |
| Marmaris Customs tel.
0090 252 412 16 96 |
| Marmaris Coastguard
tel. 158 |
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