Turunc, Marmaris

This information is compiled as of Aug 28, 2010.

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To get Turunc is a 2-leg trip. First you need to get to Marmaris, then from Marmaris to Turunc.

• By plane. Dalaman International Airport is the closest airport to Marmaris. There are many direct charter flights to Dalaman during summer time from many locations from Europe. It is also possible to get Dalaman via Istanbul.
  Once you get to Dalaman Airport you need to get to Marmaris. Havas shuttle service information would take you from Dalaman to Marmaris. Timetable of HAVAS is quite in synch to the arrivals of major airlines. The day time they are more frequent where as at night it may get sparse. The trip would take 90 minutes and costs 25 TL. Its last stop is Marmaris Buss Station. Some more info about transportation check blog of marmaris.org.
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  • There are two HAVAS shuttles at the airport going to two different, actually opposite, directions. Make sure that you take the one to Marmaris, not to Fethiye.
  • On your return trip: Back from Marmaris to Dalaman Airport you would better plan to be at HAVAS at least 3 hours before the departure of your flight.

• Via Rhodes. There are daily boats from Rhodes to Marmaris if you feel it is easier to get Rhodes. Rhodes is well connected to mainland Greece. There are cruise lines in Aegean Sea starting from Athens stopping at Rhodes or Kusadasi at the Turkish side.

• By bus. Take a bus which departs from Marmaris every half hour and takes approx. The “mini”bus trip takes 25 minutes to reach Turunç.

• By boat. You can choose a more scenic trip by the sea and get on a boat, which departs every hour during day time from Marmaris by the statue of Atatürk in the center of Marmaris. The last one is at 23:00. It takes 45 minutes and cost 7.50 TL. When you get to Turunc you need to take a taxi to ITAP which runs around 12 TL and 10 minutes.

• By taxi You can always take a taxi which takes 30 minutes. If you arrive late in the evening, taxi would be the only choice that you have. ITAP has an agreement with the taxi station at the buss terminal with a special rate of 50 TL.

• Take the stairs all the way down to the level where the pool is. Even if you arrive late in the evening, there would be some body waiting for you give you your room keys.
• Your room would be in the upper floors. So if you do not want to carry them you may consider to leave your bags at the entrance while you get the keys.

• Food: If you are vegetarian please let ITAP know ahead of time.
• Swimming: Just a reminder that if you plan to swim, you would better bring your swimming gear including towel.

TWCS is in Institute of Theoretical and Applied Physics (ITAP). ITAP is located in Turunc, Marmaris. Marmaris, located Southwest tip of Turkey, is quite popular summer vocation place on the cost of Aegean Sea.

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• marmaris.org
• marmaris.gov.tr
• marmaris.bel.tr
• gofethiye.com
• Marmaris on wikitravel.org

The ancient ruins of Amos are accessible from the Asarcik hill, northwest of Kumlubuk bay. Amos dates back to the Hellenistic period, and is composed of a hillside amphitheatre, a temple and statue pedestals. Surrounded by ramparts dating back to the same time, this amphitheatre is in good condition, with its seating area, side walls and stage with three chambers. Excavations in 1948 by Prof. Bean revealed four inscriptions, which mentioned three rental contracts, thought to date back to around 200BC. There is a minibus running from Turunc to Kumlubuku which passes through Amos.