The Dolmus (dolmush) is typically minibuses travelling relatively short distances. A dolmus usually waits and starts in the bus station (Otogar) until it is full and then leaves.

You can board a dolmus anywhere on its route by signalling it to stop for you. Similarly, you can get off at a convenient point anywhere along the route. The destination of the dolmus is posted in the windscreen. In summer the latest hour of departure of the minibuses or dolmus in to/from Sarigerme is 7.30 pm.

It is imperative that you know that you have to pay in Turkish Lira for the Taxi or Dolmush and not in foreign currency or by card.

Dolmush starting point in Sarigerme is the Hilton Hotel, passing Holiday Village into the Sarigerme Village, then driving through to Ortaca, those who have Public Beach written on their windscreen obviously continue towards Public Beach bypassing Sarigerme Village.

If you wish to go Ortaca Town, When in Sarigerme Village, Flag down a Dolmush passing by with a sign on the windscreen saying ORTACA. With this Dolmush you can get all the way to Ortaca for 7.25 TL per person. (Just under 1 sterling , remember to pay in the local currency, also you can pay by card )

DO YOU REALLY NEED A TAXI ? 

Yes, there are taxi Stands almost in every corner, Turkey is definitely not in shortage when it comes to Taxi Stands. The Question is, do you really need a Taxi? There is a comprehensive Local Transportation Web around the clock from the early hours of the day until late into the evening. It is cheap, it is safe – compared to reckless driving amongst Taxi drivers-, it is convenient and after all, it will be a great experience on your Holiday especially for the families.

See below price lists examples from Ortaca Town Bus Station (OTOGAR) to nearby Towns and some Cities, prices are in Turkish Lira and Per Person.

Long-distance Bus journeys can be rather comfortable with regular refreshing breaks. Most companies do provide during the journey, snack and drinks (non-alcoholic) for free of charge. Also, most Bus Companies do have touch screens in front of every seat offering a variety of Films, Tv Channels, music etc. which adds to the comfort. When taking all these into consideration, prices are unbelievably cheap.

To nearby towns from Ortaca Town Bus Station.

• Fethiye          8,5TL
• Marmaris   19.75TL
• Dalaman      3.25TL
• Koycegiz      4.50TL

To some Cities from Ortaca  Bus Station

• Istanbul         120TL
• Izmir                52TL
• Antalya            52TL
• Ankara           120TL

Ortaca Town Bus Station (ORTACA OTOGAR)

From Long-distance to Short-distance Bus journeys can be booked on this small but rather very operational Bus station. Buses are clearly marked in their wind screens where they are heading to. If you are returning the same day back to sarigerme, make sure you know when the last dolmush is departing back to sarigerme from Ortaca bus station. This information is clearly marked where the Dolmushes are parked, or simply ask the driver, this way you know what time you need to be back at the Ortaca Bus station for your departure to Sarigerme. Usually the last Dolmush departs to Sarigerme at 8pm.

From Fethiye and Marmaris it takes about one and half hours to get to Ortaca. Know your journey times ahead to avoid missing your last Dolmush to Sarigerme, otherwise you will be needing a Taxi which will be considerably more expensive then Dolmush.