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Cleopatra Beach

If you want a relaxing day out on a boat and also see a very unique and beach on Cleopatra Island, join this tour. DEPARTURE: Everyday at 9:30 am   RETURN: 18.30 pm Price Includes: Pick up from the hotel and drop-off, boat trip, entrance fees, Lunch, Guide

If you want a relaxing day out on a boat and also see a very unique and beach on Cleopatra Island, join this tour.

The Characteristic of Cleopatra Island is, it is a small island beach made of silky smooth white sand all over. This sand makes this island so special.

It is part of an amazing islands group very close to Marmaris.

Technically, this sandy beach is made up of very tiny sand-like empty seashells and took millions of years to form this beach. So shiny and tiny. The beach is under conservation by the government, because it takes such a long time to reproduce the sand. BEWARE that you can not take any sand with you when you leave the beach. You are also NOT allowed to take towels on to the beach since the sand sticks on to the towel.

There is also a story about this beach based on Queen Cleopatra and her lover Mark Anthony.


The story goes like this: Cleopatra island was the meeting place for Queen Cleopatra and Mark Anthony, her lover. Cleopatra wanted this little secluded island to be her secret paradise. It is believed that Mark Anthony had shiploads of white sand brought from Egypt for their secret island as present and surprise for Cleopatra.

This sand is so amazing that it feels like walking on the cloud. It actually feels like paradise. Walk barefoot on the sand and you will understand the feeling. This sand cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Another belief is that this sand reproduces itself.

The area is covered with pine trees and rocky seashore. once on the island, other things of interest to worth seeing are the Amphitheatre and other ruins.

To get to Cleopatra Island from Marmaris, first, we have to drive about 30 minutes (thru countryside) to a bay called “Gelibolu” Bay. From here we will take a boat to start our fun trip.

We will be going on a double-deck, a traditional Turkish wooden boat. These boats are great that you can sunbathe on the second level and there are tables in the shades on the first level.

Before we go to Cleopatra Island directly we will be visiting some gorgeous bays doing island hopping. We will have swimming breaks in turquoise waters. Here you can snorkel too. You will love the scenery.

Before we head to Cleopatra Island, you will be served B-B-Q lunch on the boat. Yummiieee…

After lunch, we will arrive at Cleopatra Island. You will walk to the beach from the boat (about 5 minutes) through olive trees. Here you will have about 3 hours break. Sunbathe, swim relax and have fun. The other attraction that you can visit after a very short walk in the ancient amphitheater, temple, city walls used by Byzantines.

MORE INFO from other sources:

“The Sedir Island is made up three islands; Palace Island (Cleopatra Island) Central Island and small Island. Its ancient name was Kedrai. The bay at Sedre is one of the most extraordinary in the world. They look like just sand. Scientists say that it requires millions of years for this fossils to come into existence. The island is covered by olive grove sand brush. It is widely believed that Cleopatra and Mark Anthony bathed hereafter the Egyptian Queen visited her Roman lover at Tarsus. They are supposed to have sailed here and landed at Cedrae Island. Cleopatra was so admired of the area that Mark Anthony had the sand from North Africa transported here by ship.”

25 Comments

  • Reem
    Posted August 24, 2015 at 06:22

    Made the booking for 23/8 , payed the deposit and sent several emails about no confirmation email ? And then I received the confirmation on 24 ?? Please contact me because no one showed up or even replied to any of my emails!

  • Reem
    Posted August 23, 2015 at 04:57

    I made a booking for Cleopatra tour for today but still did not get any confirmation. ?

  • stefany
    Posted May 14, 2015 at 10:52

    if we want to go to cleopatra island from rhodes is it possile?
    is there any boats that depart early from rhodes to marmaris so that we can catch up the 9h30 boat to cleopatra?

    • Post Author
      marmaris
      Posted May 16, 2015 at 12:17

      It is only possible if you do privately. You can send a request to info[@]marmaris.org

  • Aida
    Posted December 24, 2014 at 13:48

    during winter can we go there?? how about food is it Halal??

  • nathalie
    Posted July 8, 2014 at 08:19

    how much is the trip?

  • NME
    Posted June 3, 2014 at 07:12

    where and how do we reserve , where is the departure locationi sthere a specific hotel or any hotel

    • Levo
      Posted June 6, 2014 at 22:52

      Hi NME
      You can get more information about the tour programme and you can book at http://www.easymarmaris.com

  • U
    Posted June 2, 2014 at 22:56

    Is the food served halal

  • Mark Millar
    Posted May 26, 2014 at 15:05

    will this be available in september?

    • Marmaris Turkey
      Posted May 27, 2014 at 13:42

      Yes till to the middle of october

  • Philip Cummings
    Posted February 5, 2014 at 19:52

    Will this be availablee in april? and How much?

    • Marmaris
      Posted May 12, 2014 at 19:32

      It is available now in May. Click link above reserve now

  • Luke
    Posted August 19, 2013 at 15:52

    How much is Cleopatra in Lira ?

  • Luke
    Posted August 19, 2013 at 15:52

    How much is Cleopatra in Lira ?

  • Kos had
    Posted May 25, 2013 at 17:13

    Kiram to kunetun

  • Kos had
    Posted May 25, 2013 at 17:13

    Kiram to kunetun

  • Anny
    Posted November 23, 2012 at 22:06

    I’m planning a trip in august 2013, will the prices be the same?

  • Anny
    Posted November 23, 2012 at 22:06

    I’m planning a trip in august 2013, will the prices be the same?

  • Keith Wynners
    Posted January 9, 2012 at 20:49

    ineed a dollar a dollar thats what i need hey hey!

  • Keith Wynners
    Posted January 9, 2012 at 20:49

    ineed a dollar a dollar thats what i need hey hey!

  • Cute_cerena
    Posted May 31, 2011 at 18:54

    i need a phone number so i can call when i reach there, thank u.

  • Cute_cerena
    Posted May 31, 2011 at 18:54

    i need a phone number so i can call when i reach there, thank u.

  • paul
    Posted March 25, 2011 at 19:07

    bollockz

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