Kumlubük / Amos Car Rental

Where Are Kumlubük and Amos?

Amos is an ancient city within the Turunç neighbourhood, on Asarcık Hill (Hisar Burnu) on a peninsula stretching east; it is surrounded by natural coves to the north and south and has had strategic importance throughout history (KÜRE Encyclopedia). Kumlubük is the beach cove where the slopes meet the shore, within walking distance of the ancient city.

From the centre of Marmaris Amos is about 26 km (41–60 minutes on maps) and Kumlubük about 28 km (44–64 minutes); the road goes through Turunç. Go Türkiye places Kumlubük about 25 km south-west of Marmaris.

How to Get to Kumlubük and Amos

• From Marmaris: the road is the same as far as Turunç (about 22 km, 34–50 minutes; see our Turunç page). From there maps show about 3.8 km (7–10 minutes) towards Amos and about 5.9 km (10–14 minutes) to Kumlubük.
• Road conditions: Go Türkiye says there is no direct road access to Kumlubük and no public transport to Amos Bay; your options are your own car, a boat or walking. Ask about the last stretches shown on the map and about the suitability of your car before you go.
• On foot: according to the KÜRE Encyclopedia it takes about 1 hour to walk to the ancient city from Turunç and about half an hour from Kumlubük.

Amos Ancient City: What You Can See

Amos is one of the ancient settlements of the Carian Chersonesos (the Bozburun Peninsula). Archaeological finds show settlement since the 6th century BC; in the 5th century BC it appears in the Athenian tribute lists as "Amioi". When the Rhodian state was founded in 408 BC it became part of Rhodes' mainland territory (the Peraia) and stayed under Rhodian rule until the 2nd century AD (KÜRE Encyclopedia).

• Walls: a fortified hilltop settlement of the Hellenistic period, with walls built of polygonal and rectangular masonry, towers and city gates.
• Theatre: for about 1,000 people, built against the northern slope; the stage building, orchestra and seating rows are clear.
• Temple: west of the acropolis, thought to have been dedicated to Apollo.
• Necropolis: spreads over the slopes of the small cove to the north.
• Excavations: according to Anadolu Agency the excavations that began in 2019 continue under Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gürbüzer of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University; in January 2024 an ancient restaurant (thermopolium) and 10 Rhodian amphorae of the 2nd century BC were found east of the theatre.

Things to Do at Kumlubük and Amos Bay

• Kumlubük beach: Go Türkiye mentions its golden-sand beach and the walking trails on its slopes; it says the turquoise water in the middle of the pine forest is calm and the beach is rarely crowded.
• Amos Bay: between Turunç and Kumlubük, known for its clear water; Go Türkiye suggests bringing a snorkel and mask and seeing the ruins of the ancient city too.

Around by Car: Distances

We measured the distances with two route planners (17 October 2026); traffic and the season change them.

• Kumlubük – Amos: about 3.7 km, 7–10 minutes (about half an hour on foot).
• Kumlubük – Turunç: about 5.9 km, 10–14 minutes.
• Kumlubük – İçmeler: about 18.7 km, 30–41 minutes.
• Kumlubük – Marmaris centre: about 28 km, 44–64 minutes.
• Amos – Marmaris centre: about 26 km, 41–60 minutes.