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Island and archaeological site · Marmaris, Muğla
Sedir Adası ve Kedrai Örenyeri
Island in the Gulf of Gökova with remains of Kedrai and a beach of protected sediments.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Sedir Adası ve Kedrai Örenyeri
Sedir lies in the Gulf of Gökova and combines coastal scenery with remains of ancient Kedrai. Visiting depends on a boat from points on the mainland coast. The island is a different programme compared with Marmaris harbour, although it can be arranged as a trip from that base.
The route combines ruins and the beach area known by the name linked to Cleopatra. The grains and the sand strip have specific protection: material must not be removed nor should visitors walk outside permitted areas. The personal-connection story with Cleopatra belongs to tradition and need not be treated as fact to appreciate the place.
Check transport, ticketing and allowed time before you go. In some tour combinations the boat serves other stops, so it’s important to know how much time will be spent on the island. Navigation and bathing conditions change, and the visit should not rely on a promise of calm seas.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day or a full day, including boat and time on the island.
Best time
Months from May to October, depending on transport operations and sea state.
How to get there
Road transfer to an authorized embarkation point, such as the Çamlı area, then continuation by boat; confirm the departure.
Tip
Check transport and island admission separately and respect the protection of the sand.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Sedir Adası ve Kedrai Örenyeri
Is Sedir connected to Marmaris by a bridge?
Tourist access is by sea, with boarding at points along the coast.
Can I take some of Sedir's sand?
The sand is protected and must remain in place.
Is Sedir just a beach?
The site also preserves remnants of the ancient Kedrai, which are part of the visit.