Places around Datça

Palamutbükü: from the beach to the fishing harbour

A long stretch of sand and shingle meets a small fishing harbour on the western side of the peninsula.

Palamutbükü coast
Palamutbükü coastTevfik Teker · CC BY-SA 4.0
IN THIS GUIDE

Walk before you swim

Palamutbükü is where the villages of Yaka and Cumalı reach the sea. Follow the shore to find a spot you like. Water shoes can make the pebbly stretches easier on your feet.

Leave the afternoon open

Finish with a walk by the fishing boats. If you plan to continue to Knidos, check the last admission time first and work backwards to decide when to leave the beach.

A three-stop itinerary

  1. Start by the fishing harbour. Watch the smaller boats at their berths, then turn towards the long beach.
  2. Follow the waterfront and compare stretches of sand and shingle before choosing your place to swim.
  3. Finish at a restaurant along the shore. If buying fish by weight, ask for the total after weighing and before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

Is the whole beach sandy?

The shore mixes sand and shingle. Walk a short way before settling down. Water shoes can help at a pebbly entry.

Which service should I look for from town?

Find the Palamutbükü direction on MUTTAŞ route 9-5. Some services continue to Belen, so check the stops and return departure for your date.

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