MARMARIS RESORT TURKEY
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.
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 TURKEY
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 Cruise Port tel. 0090 252 412 03 03
Marmaris Harbour Master tel. 0090 252 412 10 13
Marmaris Customs tel. 0090 252 412 16 96
Marmaris Coastguard tel. 158
