On a narrow, picturesque peninsula that forms a natural border between the Mediterranean Sea (Hizaronu Gulf in the south) and the Aegean Sea (Gokova Gulf in the north), seventy-five kilometers southwest of Marmaris, lies the quiet fishing town of Datcha. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides. Here, mostly lived fishermen who fed their families with fish caught in the sea. Along the peninsula runs a little travelled dead-end road to the ruins of the city of Knidos.
It is also worth noting that the air here is wonderful, and the humidity in this area is almost zero, so all doctors recommend this area for relaxation for people with respiratory and heart problems.
Beautiful nature, bays, devoid of vegetation, and crystal clear sea characterise Datca. There are fifty-two beautiful bays around the peninsula. The road from Datca to Marmaris is truly mesmerising with its amazing beauty. Datcha is famous for its honey, almonds, organic vegetables and of course, fish products. It also has a beautiful underwater world, very attractive to divers. attractive to divers.
As legend has it, when smallpox was an incurable disease in the days of ancient Rome, wealthy aristocrats who had contracted the disease took a ship, on their final voyage. Tired, they landed on the shores of the Danish peninsula and decided to stay here forever. One can only imagine how surprised other Roman travelers were when, after several years, they found those doomed to apparent death alive and well. They'd been cured by the local climate.
The eminent historian Strabo wrote in his works that if a a man had somehow gained the patronage of the gods, as a reward he would be sent to this peninsula to live a long life there.
The shores of Datçi are nowadays perhaps the most beautiful place one can to visit in coastal Turkey. After all, it is not for nothing that the place has been dubbed the Turkish Riviera. Even the number of yachts here can compete with the coast of France: you can see them everywhere, from Marmaris to Bodrum. It has the largest number of yacht clubs in the country, which sets a certain peculiarity and style of holiday that is far from mass tourism. From here, for example, the Blue Cruises, named so due to the turquoise colour of the local waters.
Everything looks quite romantic: all week long, tourists take walks on local wooden sailing ships (gulets) along the coast, stopping only at the most famous historical sites, where a large number of Roman, Greek, Lycian, Byzantine and other ruins are concentrated. One of these sites is the ancient Greek Tekir, a site that offers a good example the peculiarities of ancient Greek urban planning: the temple of Dionysus, the amphitheatre and the market square, even in their ruined state, will give you an idea of the power of former civilisations. The compact gullets enter surprisingly beautiful and picturesque lagoons, in which you can swim in complete privacy.
YYou can also enjoy life on the shore; the air here, thanks to coniferous forests, ranks third on the planet in terms of oxygen concentration, and the local fish restaurants are not inferior to Italian ones. A great discovery for wine lovers: the Sarafin Fume Blanc is a must-try, its flavour will change your perception of Turkish winemakers.
Tourists who do not like the hustle and bustle of resorts will feel comfortable here, and those who love nature, almost untouched by the hand of man. Here sparkling bays can be admired for hours. Especially beautiful at night in Datcha. The starry night sky is so beautiful that you can stare at it all night long and forget about sleep.
Holidays here have always been appreciated because of the very clear water. In Datcha you can have a quiet and relax in unspoilt bays with golden sandy beaches. These beaches are worth a swim. A must-see is the bay of Kargi Bay.
You can go to the nearby villages and also go trekking. It is worth see the Resadie area, which is 3 kilometres from central Datcha. There you will see the Turkish stone houses.
The boat trips, which are heavily advertised in the western harbour, do indeed make for an enjoyable day out. The boats usually call at Palamut Bükü, Domuz Chukuru, Mesudiye Byukyu, to the ancient city of Knidos and make three stops for a for a swim.
It is very pleasant to walk on the peninsula, enjoying the silence, the mountains, the seaside, and the smells of fruit. The road runs at the top, so that the the neighbouring Greek islands are very visible. The path is decorated with olive and tangerine orchards.
