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Most of Dodecanese islands are a day sailing distance form Marmaris or Bodrum. There are also regular fast ferry service between Rhodes and Marmaris once a day, twice a day in peak season which takes one and half hour. Please remember that for visiting Greece all crew has to be a Schengen passport or subject to Schengen visa depending on their nationalities.

There are some Greek taxes and entry exit formalities which can be up to 500 € – 700 € range. Moreover, the regulations in Greece are often changing at short notice, we strongly suggest that you contact us beforehand if you have a plan to visit Greece.

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Although developed, west of the Gulf, extending about 10 km, Marmaris is also famous for being green all year round with pine trees surrounding the town. Many coastal, ancient cities and coastal villages around the bay are ideal for day trips. Marina, Turkey because it is the largest and newest port is the busiest charter port along the turquoise shores.

History

It is thought that the first settlement in Marmaris was 3400 BC, when its leader was known as Kar, when the area reached the region. After that, the region called the Aegean Sea and the Karla around the Mediterranean region, many civilizations wanted to seize a region.

Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in 1522 with an army of 200000 people. He besieged Rhodes, the center of the knights of John, who then strengthened the city’s defenses by strengthening the weak fortress. Lord Nelson and his navy, who would perform the Battle of Aboukir with Napelon’s coat of arms, stayed in Marmaris harbor.

Marmaris has been dominated by many different civilizations for many years, including Egyptian Assyrian, Ionian, Doric, Iranian, Syrian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman architectural and historical ruins.

Climate

The summers are extremely hot and dry, the temperature can reach up to 35 degrees Celsius, the winters are moist and rainy, the temperature can drop to 5 degrees Celsius at night, the region is in an area where the Mediterranean climate is typical.

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