MARMARIS

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.


Marmaris Cruise Port
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.


Geographicel Coordinates of Marmaris Cruise 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


RHODES ISLAND

Have dinner in Greece, and dessert with coffee in Turkey! Sounds too good to be true? It is all possible with Marmaris - Rhodes hydrofoil and ferry connection. Visit Turkey and Greece on one vacation, since the two are only a 50 min. cruise apart!

Rhodes is an outstanding island in the East of Mediterranean, the largest one of Dodecanesus, an island rich in its beauty and famous for its history. Four large historic towns still testify its ancient glory with their ruins: Ialysos, Camirus, Lindos, Rhodes itself where buildings dating back to the Byzantium and the middle ages link that distant age of prosperity in the life of today. Philosophers, mathematicians, athletes, poets and sculptors, already well-known in the age of Homer, lived in this flowery island. Some of the most admirable works of art that matchless period, you can see even today in the very surroundings of their creation.
Rhodes, owing its name to the rose, the sacred flower of Apollo, the god of the sun, appears in the tradition as the nymph of this god. Quite flowery under the bright blue sky, still bathed by the same emerald sea, it always looks like a nymph. That ideal island successfully combining the tradition with beauty and always fascinating with it's charms.


Day trip boats, hydrofoils, catamarans and ferries use the town quay area.


Rhodes Island Cruise Port
LOCATION OF THE PORT IN RHODES
Departure port in Rhodes is called commercial port, located near the old town of Rhodes and the ancient Mandraki harbour, on the Northern side of the island. Taxi drive to/from Rhodes airport takes about 30 minutes. In 2005 taxi price from the airport to the port is 12 -15 EURO. There are also service buses running during the day at 2 EURO per person.


Geographicel Coordinates of Rhodes Island Cruise Port

36°26’ 40.0" N, 28°16’ 50" E


Useful Telephones

Rhodes Harbour Master tel. 0030 22410 22220 - 28666 - 27634 - 28888
Rhodes Port Authority tel. 0030 22410 22410 - 22220, Fax:0030 22410 27365
Rhodes Harbour Police tel. 0030 22410 27634
Rhodes Customs tel. 0030 22410 29291 - 22565