General Information About Marmaris
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Marmaris is a port city and a tourist destination on the
Mediterranean coast, located in southwest Turkey, in the
Mugla Province. Marmaris' main source of income is
tourism. While little is left of the sleepy fishing
village that Marmaris was just a few decades ago after a
construction boom in the 1980s, Marmaris still retains
its charm due to the exceptional natural beauty of its
location. Marmaris' nightlife rivals anything on the
Turkish coast.
It is also a major centre for sailing, possessing two
major and several smaller marinas. It is a popular
wintering location for hundreds of cruising boaters.
There are regular ferry services to the Greek island of
Rhodes, and large cruise ships call at the port.
Marmaris bay resembles a calm lake and offers ideal
mooring for yachts. The Marmaris Netsel Marina, one of
the largest and best-equipped in Turkey, and the
Marmaris Albatross Marina, one of the best for wintering
and maintaining yachts, make Marmaris an excellent
starting point for the Blue Voyage tour of the Aegean
Coast. Marmaris is an important port city and a tourist
destination on the Mediterranean coast, located in
southwest Turkey, in the Mugla Province.
It is a popular wintering location for hundreds of
cruising boaters. There are regular ferry services to
the Greek island of Rhodes, and large cruise ships call
at the port. Although it is not certain when Marmaris
was founded, in the 6th century BC the city was known as
Physkos, and considered part of Caria.
Landmarks and Museums.
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Marmaris Castle
It is the seaside city's top
landmark and was built by Ottoman Sultan Suleiman,
modelled on the castle on Rhodes. It is also home to a significant museum (the
Archaeology Museum) and a popular café.
The Ruins of Knidos
West of Marmaris stands the breezy peninsula & town of Datca, home
to the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Knidos and one
of the most picturesque historic attractions in the
region. Sitting on a steep hilltop, the intriguing
remains of Knidos are a fine testimony of Carian
architecture silhouetted in an amphitheater looking out
to the Aegean Sea and a necropolis. Travel back in time
to the ancient city and step into a festival conceived
to honor the gods of Apollo and Poseidon. As you wander
around, your eyes will meet temples, a theatre and an
agora which date back to the times of the Carian
civilization. Most of the daily boat tours goes all the
way to Knidos and stay there for about 1 hour.
Old Town
The historic Old Town has been built up around its fort
and is replete with buildings from the 16th century
onwards. Many of them have been restored and converted
into shops, restaurants or bars, set in a tangle of
narrow alleys closed off to traffic. It is great to
wander around here and get away from the searing heat of
the beach, and you don't even need to shop.
Grand Bazaar (Carsi Market)
Marmaris Grand Bazaar certainly lives up to its name and
this traditional marketplace of the city is simply vast,
being filled with shops, stalls, barbers and eateries
galore. It is good to explore the bazaar, along with the
Old Town, and you can pick up a good deal on traditional
crafts or rugs if you are adept at haggling.
Netsel Marina
Marmaris Marina, also known as Netsel Marina, is the
coastal focus of the city and is home to an array of
flashy yachts, shops, restaurants and bars. This is
actually the biggest marina in the Southern Aegean and
has excellent facilities for both yachties and for
tourists. Boat tours around the coast leave from here
with Blue Cruise, plus there is also a swimming pool and
restored houses nearby.
Archaeological Park
This interesting archaeological park, known as the Rocks
of Goodness, is just a short distance to the east of
Marmaris and lies within the Iyilik Rocks area. It
primarily features ruins going back to the 4th century
BC. The Iyilik Kayaliklari Archaeological Park comes
with fine views of the coast, since it is located on an
incline.
Kizkumu beach
Kizkumu beach is located in the Orhaniye town, about
26,4 km. from Marmaris. The beach is fantastic that
travellers may walk along the middle of the bay.
According to the legend, there was a lady who was in
love and she tries to pass through the sea to reach her
love by filling her skirt with sands. And when she is
out of sand, she drowns.
Cleopatra’s Island & Beach
The island was named after Cleopatra’s legendary love
story. The myth tells that Cleopatra refused to step on
any land other than Egypt, so Antony shipped a boat of
sand from the Red Sea; then they swam across
turquoise-emerald waters to reach what is today one of
the most special beaches in the world. Each grain of
this smooth white sand is a perfect sphere and that is
what makes the island so extraordinary. Don’t miss your
chance to swim and snorkel in the azure waters of the
bay or visit the agora and amphitheater from the
Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Dalyan & Iztuzu Beach
Dalyan, located 80 km. on the southeast of Marmaris, can
be considered as a wonder of nature where the sea and
the lake come together. The region is famous with the
golden beach of Iztuzu, the sea turtles (Caretta
Caretta), healthy mud bath and the ancient city of
Kaunos. Dalyan is accessible by boat trips from
Marmaris.
Daily Boat Trips
Boasting small coastal villages, swimming bays and
ancient ruins, the Turkish Riviera is the perfect
escapade for adventurous travelers. A voyage along the
rugged shoreline of the Turquoise Coast delivers scenic
landscapes, historical sites, and hidden bays in its
endless small coves, lush forests and streams. Get
hooked on magical days spent snorkeling or scuba diving
in remote locations or set sail from Marmaris harbor
along the coastline to Izmir where you can go
windsurfing. The Turkish Riviera is also home to the
world-famous
Blue Voyage, a week-long trip on gullet
type schooners to ancient cities, harbors, tombs, and
secluded beaches.
Shopping in Marmaris
Lots of shops selling usual tourist fodder as well as
local specialities such as Turkish Delight, carpets etc.
Most of the branded clothing on offer is fake and is
very cheap but the quality can be surprisingly good
(Check sizes before commiting to buy, especially when
buying in markets.
Real leather can be bought for a good price if you're
prepared to haggle.
Hairdressing and beauty treatments are good value but
beware of tattoo hygiene issues if you decide to be
inked permanently.
For food, there is a large supermarket at the end of the
main road before the harbour and marina called Tansas
which stocks virtually everything including
international brands. Tansas has a sister company called
Migros which has two stores in Marmaris, one at the
harbour and another larger store on the main road close
to the Marmaris Court building.
Most tourists enjoy visiting street markets in both Marmaris
(Armutalan) and Icmeler. The markets sell most of the
same things the local shops stock but one can haggle a
bit more. Street
market in the Armutalan area of Marmaris is on a
Thursday and the Icmeler market is every Wednesday.
Marmaris Transportation
You can get flights to Dalaman, the nearest regional airport which is 100
KM away from Marmaris. Coach transfers are 1 1/2 hours. Airport is served
by many operators such as thomsonfly, flythomascook, EasyJet and Turkish
Airlines, Atlas Jet and OnurAir. Transfers are easily arranged on-line and there are
frequent bus connections which correspond to the arrival of domestic
flights provided by Havas costing around 4-5 US$.
Cheapest way of getting around is using the dolmus minibuses. These are 11
seaters which travel the main road in Marmaris and Icmeler, the
neighbouring resort. The fee is less then a DollarL anywhere in Marmaris,
around 1 US Dollar,
between Icmeler and Marmaris. Marmaris dolmuses have a green band across
them and orange for Icmeler. Other dolmus services serve Armutalan which is
a suburb of Marmaris. The Armutalan dolmus has a blue band across them.
You can pick them up from the side of the road by hailing for them and they
will stop wherever you want on the route.
Other buses are frequently available and compete with dolmus services. They
are slightly cheaper and are city council owned buses which are similar in
concept but slightly larger than dolmus minibuses.
Taxis are recognized by their yellow color. The fare shown on the meter
reads according to the distance travelled. Yet it is better to take a
dolmus - taxis could be expensive in resorts. Pprices are negotiable
To travel further a field, to the bay of Turunc, Hisaronu, Gokova or Datca,
you will need to go the Marmaris Bus Station on the outskirts of town or
hire a car. For covering greater distances, there is a variety of bus lines
and companies to choose from. There are ticket sales offices for these bus
lines located at the northern end of the Tansas Shopping Center. The bus
station is 2km north of the city.
Marmaris Travel Map
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Marmaris Travel Activities
Blue Cruise: Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris
(7 Nights)
Cruise Price:
240-520 Euro per person per week in double cabins; including tax, accommodation on
gulet boats with en suite
baths, breakfast, lunch, dinner, board games and basic
snorkeling equipments.
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