Marmaris

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Marmaris (Port of entry)

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 Even the wonderful Turkish ice-cream, dandurma, has been replaced by the insipid international brands.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 Castelorizo

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Authorities listen to VHF channel 16

Approach and Navigation

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

There are two possibilities in Marmaris harbor: 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. In addition to Netsel Marina, there are two more marinas in the area: Marti Marina and Yacht Marina.

All three marinas also have a Customs man who does check ins/out for a fee of course. Otherwise one reports to the "doctor", passport police and customs in the Ferry Terminal and then to the Harbourmaster in the town - in this order for checking in. For checking out it is in the reverse order but the doctor is omitted. A Transit Log can be bought at the Chamber of Shipping Offices in the Arcade around the corner from the Harbourmaster's office. We have always found it prudent to purchase a new Transit Log when checking in or out if we are staying in Turkey as the Log is only valid fo 1 check in and 1 check out. It is quite a walk from ferry terminal to the Harbour master so great to have it ready for use.

Just a few kilometers from Marmaris is the much quieter and very secure Marti Marina in the attractive Hisarönü Bay. One can leave the yacht there and visit Marmaris.

Yacht Marina is located about 5 nM E from Marmaris. Many foreign yachts have wintered there.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Netsel Marina
• Marti Marina
• Marmaris Yacht Marina

Anchorages

Ekincik Liman

Ekinçik Liman
Click for larger view

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.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• August 1997 --Istioploos 12:25, 7 June 2008 (MDT)

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 Click for larger view

Lycian Tombs in Caunus Click for larger view

Sultaniye in Köycegiz Golü Click for larger view

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?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• July 2005 --Istioploos 12:25, 7 June 2008 (MDT)

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