Gemlik, Turkey

Gemlik is a city in Bursa province of Turkey. It is located at the tip of the Gulf of Gemlik, the southeast branch of the Sea of Marmara. Gemlik is approximately 29km from Bursa not far from Istanbul.

Gemlik Harbour is one of the most important harbours in Turkey. The remains of the ancient Greek town of Kios can be found east of Gemlik. The city is renowned for olives and olive oils. Marmara Birlik, a cooperative of olive farmers and producers, it is ranked among the top olive producers in the world

Things to see and do
* City Square
* Kumsaz Beach

General Information

Cruise Season – March - Dec
Currency – Turkish Lira (TRY)
Time – GMT plus 2
Language - Turkish
Land area – 376 km2
Population – 100,000
Electricity – 2 round pins European Style
International Country Telephone Code - +90

Transport links

Ýstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport 100km
Istanbul Atatürk Airport 158km
Bus service to Istanbul, Yalova and Bursa
Ferry Service to Istanbul and nearby towns