Bays and beaches
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Kargı Bay: a swim close to town
Head out from central Datça for a dip off a stony beach, with time left for an evening in town.
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The Carian Trail: a day walk in Datça
Choose a section of the long-distance route with a clear end point and a way back to town.
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Camping in Datça: planning an overnight stay
Plan your days on the coast and reserve a suitable place to pitch your tent for the night.
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Datça out of season: almond blossom and village walks
Look for late-winter blossom and short routes you can adapt to a change in the weather.
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Kurubük: a viewpoint on the southern coast
Leave time for a stop at Kurubük as you follow the coast between Ovabükü and Palamutbükü.
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Gebekum: fossil dunes on the Kızlan coast
Observe the wind-shaped shoreline and dune vegetation from permitted access routes.
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Cycling in Datça: read the elevation profile first
Take climbs, wind and the return leg into account when choosing a village road.
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Domuzbükü: a bay reached by sea
Plan around the boat schedule for this south-coast bay without a road connection.
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Bencik Bay: the narrow waist of the peninsula
Place this Gulf of Hisarönü anchorage on the map between Datça and Marmaris.
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Kızılbük: a smaller bay in Mesudiye
When staying near Hayıtbükü, set aside a morning for its neighbouring shore.
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Aktur Datça Camping: tents and campers
Check pitch type, season and arrival arrangements with the operator on the eastern peninsula.
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Datça weather and wind: planning a beach day
Read the official district forecast alongside the position of your bay and your plans at sea.
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Cumalı: the almond orchards of western Datça
See Cumalı as part of an agricultural area shared with Yazı, Yaka and Sındı.
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Karaköy and Körmen: from the ferry to the village road
Distinguish the port, the inland village and the walking stage on Datça’s north coast.
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Hacetevi Hill: two routes above Hızırşah
Ancient field terraces surround a hilltop with both a walking route and a local tradition of dream seeking.
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Mersincik: planning a north-coast stage
Treat Mersincik as a junction of walking stages on the remote shore of the peninsula.
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Deveboynu Lighthouse beyond Knidos
Look beyond the ancient harbours to the light standing high above the last headland.
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Datça’s wild palms and their habitat
Look inland to the eastern valleys and stream beds to understand the peninsula’s palms.
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Datça–Bozburun: understanding the protected sea
See what is monitored below the surface and plan boat outings around the protected coast.
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Murdala Bay on the Gulf of Gökova
Plan a day on the peninsula’s northern side separately from the bays facing south.
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A rock-climbing day in Hızırşah
Plan a different kind of outdoor day on the peninsula with Datça’s local mountain sports club.
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KeşifRun Datça 10K: race day between Yazı and Knidos
Match the distance and registration period to your plans for reaching the course.
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