Eski Datça: a walk through the old village
Follow the stone lanes around Can Yücel Street, stopping for open workshops, colourful courtyard gates and a coffee.
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Stories inspired by DatçaFollow the stone lanes around Can Yücel Street, stopping for open workshops, colourful courtyard gates and a coffee.
ExploreA long stretch of sand and shingle meets a small fishing harbour on the western side of the peninsula.
ExploreSpend an unhurried day walking the length of the largest bay in Mesudiye and stopping for a swim.
ExploreTake a morning swim, stop for lunch and explore the guesthouses around this small Mesudiye bay.
ExploreExplore a theatre overlooking the water and the terraces of an ancient port at the tip of the peninsula.
ExploreHead out from central Datça for a dip off a stony beach, with time left for an evening in town.
ExploreTurn inland on the approach to Datça for a short visit to the windmills of Kızlan.
ExploreStart among the boats in the town centre and follow the waterfront towards Sevgi Yolu and Lake Ilıca.
ExploreCompare departure points, swimming stops and the day’s forecast before choosing your boat.
ExplorePlan the crossing and the connection between the ferry terminal and your accommodation in town.
ExploreChoose a section of the long-distance route with a clear end point and a way back to town.
ExplorePlan your days on the coast and reserve a suitable place to pitch your tent for the night.
ExploreFind hotels, apartments and guesthouses by neighbourhood. Browse property photos, addresses and contact details.
ExploreCompare a two-leg public transport trip via Marmaris with a transfer to your exact accommodation.
ExploreLook for local pulses, almond-filled figs and fresh market produce as you explore the peninsula.
ExploreGive each day its own part of the peninsula and save time on the winding roads.
ExploreBuild a family day around a morning at Karaincir or a short walk in the town centre.
ExploreLook for late-winter blossom and short routes you can adapt to a change in the weather.
ExploreUse the Muğla Chamber of Pharmacists’ roster for the name, address and duty hours of the local pharmacy.
ExploreFollow Sevgi Yolu for sea and fresh water on one morning walk in town.
ExploreIn central Datça you can walk from a dip in the sea straight to an evening meal.
ExploreApproaching from the east, you reach this fine-sand bay before the town centre.
ExplorePin the Akvaryum near Palamutbükü before choosing a visit from the shore or by boat.
ExploreLeave time for a stop at Kurubük as you follow the coast between Ovabükü and Palamutbükü.
ExploreThis inland neighbourhood offers another chapter in the town’s history, before the administrative centre moved to the coast.
ExploreTwo buildings tell different chapters of local history on a visit to Hızırşah.
ExploreHayıtbükü, Ovabükü and Kızılbük belong to one neighbourhood, with different settings for a stay.
ExploreWhen adding Yazıköy and Belen to a day out west, check exactly where your bus terminates.
ExploreBurgaz preserves evidence of an early port settlement close to town, at a separate site from Knidos on Cape Tekir.
ExploreObserve the wind-shaped shoreline and dune vegetation from permitted access routes.
ExploreLook for almonds, honey and seasonal vegetables at the markets around İskele and Özbel.
ExploreUse one direction per day to explore Eski Datça, Kargı and the Mesudiye bays from town.
ExploreCheck each part of the journey from boat to room to beach against your own access requirements.
ExploreCheck the programme and time ashore before choosing a cruise to see the ancient harbour from the water.
ExploreChoose an instructor, location and equipment suited to your experience and the wind on the day.
ExploreCompare a seated kayak with a stand-up paddleboard and ask about the return route and supervision.
ExploreTake climbs, wind and the return leg into account when choosing a village road.
ExploreTaste the peninsula’s almonds as fresh kernels, roasted nuts and the filling in a baked fig.
ExploreCompare a kitchen of your own with breakfast and housekeeping when staying in one bay for several days.
ExplorePlan around the boat schedule for this south-coast bay without a road connection.
ExploreCompare coastlines, embarkation ports and cabin arrangements for several nights on the water.
ExploreDiscuss experience, available days and programme details with a dive centre before booking.
ExplorePlace this Gulf of Hisarönü anchorage on the map between Datça and Marmaris.
ExploreWhen staying near Hayıtbükü, set aside a morning for its neighbouring shore.
ExploreNear Sarı Liman on the eastern peninsula, archaeological finds tell a different story from the ruins at Knidos.
ExploreCheck the hospital’s own contact page when planning a visit from town or one of the bays.
ExploreFind the correct department and confirm availability and registration requirements for a planned dental visit.
ExplorePlan the last leg to the centre, village or bay from the stop shown on your coach ticket.
ExploreFind a top-up point and check the fare for your chosen village route before boarding.
ExploreContact Kairos Marina in Karaköy separately about a berth, haul-out or storage ashore.
ExplorePlan a waterfront dinner around table location, fish selection and the route back to your accommodation.
ExploreCheck the municipal dining hall near the village minibus station for the day’s meal options.
ExplorePick a quick breakfast plate or a longer shared meal according to the day’s route.
ExploreCheck whether your visit is to a winery, a vineyard or vineyard accommodation before you set off.
ExplorePlan tickets, doors and your ride after a performance at the open-air venue in İskele.
ExploreVerify the date, venue and year of an advertised film before heading to a screening.
ExploreCheck pitch type, season and arrival arrangements with the operator on the eastern peninsula.
ExploreRead the official district forecast alongside the position of your bay and your plans at sea.
ExploreFollow a village supply chain that connects almonds with table olives, pine honey and almond paste.
ExploreSee Cumalı as part of an agricultural area shared with Yazı, Yaka and Sındı.
ExploreOne neighbourhood name can point to an inland village address or to a place down by the water.
ExploreDistinguish the port, the inland village and the walking stage on Datça’s north coast.
ExploreWalk from the village square to a workshop where a rural school building has found a new use.
ExploreAncient field terraces surround a hilltop with both a walking route and a local tradition of dream seeking.
ExploreUse the restoration team’s images to compare the stone ground floor with the timber upper storey.
ExploreExplore the commercial history of Knidos from the production side, where transport jars were made.
ExploreTreat Mersincik as a junction of walking stages on the remote shore of the peninsula.
ExploreLook beyond the ancient harbours to the light standing high above the last headland.
ExploreLook inland to the eastern valleys and stream beds to understand the peninsula’s palms.
ExploreSee what is monitored below the surface and plan boat outings around the protected coast.
ExploreCargo from a wreck off Kızlan adds an Ottoman maritime chapter to the history of the Datça coast.
ExplorePlan a day on the peninsula’s northern side separately from the bays facing south.
ExploreStudy the London museum object record and reconstruct the coastal setting of the original marble lion.
ExploreDifferent flowers, trees and seasons can stand behind similar-looking jars at a market stall.
ExploreConnect a long-distance journey ending in Muğla’s central district with a regional bus to the peninsula.
ExploreTrace the poet’s local presence through street names, readings and the town’s commemorations.
ExploreMatch the agency on the quote to the website taking your booking before paying for an excursion.
ExploreFind out which cove the skipper means by Akvaryum and how you enter the water.
ExploreCompare daytime capacity, overnight berths and the food budget separately before chartering a boat.
ExploreThe bay where you plan to spend your evenings can matter as much as the room view when choosing a meal plan.
ExploreCompare a standalone kite lesson with a stay-and-learn programme on the peninsula.
ExploreMatch the camp week to your child’s age, travel arrangements and handover time.
ExplorePlan a different kind of outdoor day on the peninsula with Datça’s local mountain sports club.
ExploreChoose a production first, then confirm the venue and the ticket link for that particular performance.
ExploreFor an art stop in town, check the opening event, exhibition dates and daily visiting hours separately.
ExploreThe programme from Atatürk City Park gives a sense of the hands-on activities families can look for.
ExploreCombine a nature walk, producers’ stalls and an evening event without spending the day in transit.
ExploreMark the document desk and the beach assembly area separately when planning race weekend.
ExploreMatch the distance and registration period to your plans for reaching the course.
ExploreLearn a few peninsula food words before asking what is on the stove that day.
ExploreChoose between a fruit-based bite and a slice of pastry when looking for a local dessert.
ExploreFind out who made a piece and whether its loom and the place selling it are in the same village.
ExploreA term-long municipal programme using fabric, thread and beads for people spending the winter in Datça.
ExploreFind taxi ranks in the town centre, Eski Datça, Palamutbükü and Aktur on the map. Call a rank or get directions from your location.
ExplorePhone numbers, street addresses and directions for the state hospital’s outpatient departments, four family health centres, private practices and pharmacies, including today’s duty pharmacy.
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