Marmaris
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Marmaris (Port of entry)
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Background
Marmaris [36° 50' N 28° 16' E] is a major yacht harbor in SE Turkey within a landlocked bay. It is very busy and noisy. The town was attractive but it has been overrun by rowdy englishmen. Fortunately the old town retains some of its older charm. It is surrounded however by the worst of sprawl with eating establishments catering to british tastes proudly advertising their non-turkish specialties such as: roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, fish & chips, and english breakfasts while broadcasting ear splitting rap "music". The Turkey I have grown to love has been displaced here. Even the wonderful Turkish ice-cream, dandurma, has been replaced by the insipid international brands. During the tourist season the beach is wall to wall raw human flesh with a very strong smell of sun tanning cream.
Charts
BA 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
BA 1545 Marmaris Limani & Karaagac Limani
Imray-Tetra G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
NIMA 54421 Kardeiga to Ilbiz Burnu
Greek 452 Rhodos to Cattelorizo
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Authorities listen to VHF channel 16
It is best to approach Marmaris via the channel (Sark Boğazi) between Keçi Adasi to the W and Yildiz or Nimara Adasi to the E, staying in the middle of the channel.
Warning: There can be very strong gusts in Sark Boğazi when there is a strong southerly wind.
Check-in facilities
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There are two marinas: the Netsel Marina, with all the amenities, and the municipal yacht quay. Also, it is possible, and much more quiet, to anchor off E of the harbor.
Just a few kilometers from Marmaris is the much quieter and very securer Marti Marina in the attractive [[Hisarönü Körfezi|Hisarönü Bay]. One can leave the yacht there and visit Marmaris.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Ekinçik Liman
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Ekinçik Liman [36° 50' N 28° 34' E] is a cove with several anchorages. It is the most convenient place to anchor for visiting the near by delta of the Köycegiz Çay (river). Up river is the ancient Caunus, the picturesque village of Dalyan, and the green Köycegiz Golü lake.
In the last few years many Turkish and foreign journalists under the influence of Mr. Kurt owner of Sardis Tours (one of the day-trip operators) have staged a partially successful campaign to block development along the beach of the estuary of the Dalyan river which is, along with Zakynthos, one of the main breeding grounds of the threatened sea turtles Caretta caretta.
There are at least three areas that you can anchor. All are crowded. The SW cove is usually the least crowded. If you anchor there you should take a very long line to a tree. The NE cove is the most crowded but it also affords the best protection from the meltemi. Depths are 8-15 m and the bottom is sand with good holding. During the day there is continuous traffic of day-trip boats to the river.
Offshore Islands
- Baba_Adasi
- Nimara Adasi
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
From Ekinçik Liman
A visit to the river and Caunus is a must. It seems that as soon as you anchor a day trip boat will come and you can make arrangements for a day excursion. The cost can be steep ($170 in 1997 for a party of 3). You can contact Mr. Abidir Kurt of Sardis Tours on the VHF channel 6 or on his mobil phone +90 532 281 6411.
The river, [Köycegiz Çay Köycegiz Çay], is breathtaking but now there are appreciably fewer birds and other wildlife. They used to be, being scared by the constant traffic and noise of the day trip boats.
Half way to Dalyan is Caunus which was an important Carian city and was a member of the Delian League. Today one can see the remains of the acropolis, theater, several temples, and baths, as well as the many Lycian tombs carved on the slopes.
The town of Dalyan is picturesque but it is overwhelmed with tourists and overpriced restaurants serving indifferent food.
Although it is not part of the standard tour a visit to lake of Köycegiz Golü is worth taking. The waters of the lake are of a deep green color. It is also worthwhile to visit Sultaniye on the W side of the lake. It is a hot spring spa and totally unspoiled by tourism. Many people go to a building which has a pool where they plunge into the water which reaches 41° C. After they soak in the pool, they plunge again into the cool lake. In Sultaniye there is a wood-burning bakery where one can buy very tasty bread.
 Up the Dalyan river |
 Lycian Tombs in Caunus |
 Sultaniye in Köycegiz Golü |
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- There is a fuel dock at the Netsel Marina
- Water at either the Netsel Marina or the yacht quay
- Electricity at either the Netsel Marina or the yacht quay
Laundry
At the Netsel Marina.
Grocery Stores
There are many and stores, especially in the old town..
Eateries
There are many restaurants. It is best to stay within the old town.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- In town
- At the Netsel Marina
Marine stores
- In town.
Repairs
Transportation
- 60 km to Dalaman Airport
- In the summer daily ferries to Rhodes
References & Publications
See Turkey.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Marmaris (Wikipedia)
- Netsel Marina
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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