DATÇA GUIDE
DATÇA GUIDE
A Corner of Paradise...
'What are you doing in Datça if you are in a hurry'
As soon as you step into the streets of Datça, you can understand why poet Can Yücel loves this place so much. Datça has a different atmosphere than other holiday resorts with its nature, sun, air and of course the perfect sea that surrounds it. We can say that the sea season almost never ends in Datça, where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. Starting from April in Datça and its surroundings, the sea can be warm enough to swim in, and you can see people spending time in the sea until November.
Datca Harbor
When you come to the center of Datça, you can see the port with its clear waters and walk on the path of love. You can also shop here and enjoy the beautiful Datça nights.
Concerts and festivals are held at the Amphitheater next to the port.
Kumluk Beach
At Kumluk Beach, located in the center of Datça, you can swim during the day or have a nice meal here in the evening.
Old Datça
Old Datça, where you can see the stone houses decorated with bougainvillea, cute shops selling souvenirs, beautiful streets, the house of the famous poet and Datça lover Can Yücel, smells of art and peace, takes you far away.
Datça Almond Blossom Festival
Datça Almond Blossom Festival has been held in February every year since 2018. It is the best opportunity to witness the wonderful times of Datça, to get away from the gloom of the city for a bit and to breathe and embrace nature.
Kizlan Windmills
Stone mills thought to have been built by the wealthy Greeks living in this region in the early 1900
Knidos Ancient City
The ancient city of Knidos, 37 km from the center of Datça, was an important port trade city at the point where the Aegean and the Mediterranean met. In the ancient city, it is possible to see the remains of the Theatre, the Temple and Altar of Apollo, the Sundial, Agora and Odeon. The sundial is particularly interesting. Keep in mind that the sunset is quite beautiful here.
Knidos Deveboynu Deniz Feneri
Datça merkeze 37 km uzaklıkta olan Knidos Antik Kenti, zamanında Ege ile Akdeniz’in buluştuğu noktada önemli bir liman ticaret kentiymiş. Antik kentte Tiyatro, Apollon Tapınağı ve Sunağı, Güneş Saati, Agora ve Odeon kalıntılarını görmek mümkün. Özellikle güneş saati oldukça ilgi çekici. Gün batımı burada oldukça güzel aklınızda bulunsun.
Can Yücel's House
It is not possible to come to Old Datça and not return without seeing Can Yücel's house. Can Yücel's house is located among the beautiful streets of Old Datça.
Burgaz Ruins
Burgaz Ruins, which is among the historical places to visit in Datça, is 2 km from the center of Datça. You can see ruins such as harbor ruins and storage areas along the coast.
Palamutbuku Beach / Bay
Palamutbükü is 20 km from Datça center and its sea is stony and clean.
Palamutbuku Aquarium Beach
Aquarium Beach is also known as Gerence Bay among the people. The distance between Palamutbuku and Aquarium Bay is approximately 1 km. You can even walk here from Palamutbükü. Aquarium Beach has a stony beach and is quite small in area. The sea is clear in turquoise color.
Kurubük
Kurubük, which is between Ovabükü and Palamutbükü, attracts people with the clarity and blueness of its sea. The sea here is stony and does not deepen immediately.
Ovabükü
A cove with a beautiful view, with the calmness of the Datça peninsula, the clear sea and its sand-pebble beach.
Taslik Beach
The sea is fabulously beautiful and clean. As the name suggests, the beach is stony and doesn't get deep right away. Towards the end of the beach, there is an artificial lake (Ilıca Pond) consisting of underground thermal waters. Here, this water is believed to be healing. There is also a small waterfall connecting the lake and the sea.
Kargı Bay
Kargı Bay, which is only 3 km away from the center of Datça, is a sheltered and quiet bay due to the hills around it. The surroundings of Kargı Bay are covered with eucalyptus trees. The sea here is clean, the beach is pebble.
Hayıtbükü
Hayıtbükü Beach is located approximately 20 km from the center of Datça. The sea is very clean and clear.
Gabaklar
Gabaklar Bay is a beautiful bay located right across Hayıtbükü.
Karaincir Beach
Karaincir Beach, which is 19 kilometers away from the center of Datça, is frequently preferred by families with children and novice swimmers as it has a very shallow sea.
This beach, which has a sandy beach, is closed to the north winds, so the sea is smooth and the sea water is warm.