Datça

Located at the intersection of File and Mediterranean Region, Datça is one of the preferred holiday regions for those who want to have a quiet and peaceful holiday. Among the factors that make Datça a holiday destination are its calmness, its intertwined with nature, coastline up to 250 km, bays, scenic wonders, scarcity of settlements, stone houses, charming streets, pristine beaches and ease of transportation. Thousands of local and foreign tourists visit Datça every year, which is estimated to be based on 2,000 BC.   

Datça has a Mediterranean climate and summers are hot and winters are mild and rainy. It is recommended that those who do not like to have a holiday in hot weather should come to Datça during April-May or September-October. With the beginning of the tourism season towards the end of April, the population of Datça also starts to increase. July and August are the hottest and busiest months of Datça and it is recommended for those who come to Datça to take this into consideration. 

Distances to Datça

Antalya Datca 394 km

Bodrum Datca 226 km

Marmaris Datça 65 km

Datça 122 km

Dalaman District 155 km

Dalaman Airport Datca 160 km

How to get to Datça?

If you want to come to Datca by air, you should come to Dalaman airport and take the minibus from Dalaman to Datça or from Marmaris to Datça minibus. Another airport close to Datça is Bodrum (Milas). Datça from Bodrum airport is reached after approximately 2 hours journey.

It is quite easy for those who want to come to Datça by road, coming to Muğla or Marmaris and reaching Datça by minibuses. Between Marmaris and Datça, there is a minibus every hour and the first minibus departs at 07:30 and the last minibus departs at 00:30. The first minibus from Datça to Marmaris departs at 07:00 and the last minibus departs at 22:00.

For those who want to come from Bodrum by sea to Datça, ferry services with cars are organized and the ferry service takes approximately 2 hours.  

Transportation in and around Datça: Datça and its surroundings are easily accessible by minibuses. You can easily reach Reşadiye, Eski Datça, Özbel, Marmaris, Palamütbükü, Mesudiye, Aktur, Karaincir, Kızlan, Bodrum and Karaköy ports and many other places by minibuses departing from Datça. is located between.

Datça Accommodation

There are many accommodation facilities and options suitable for all budgets for those who want to stay in Datça. Accommodation options include boutique hotels, old Datca-style hotels, all-inclusive or bed & breakfast hotels, apart–hotels, apartments for rent, villas for rent and hostels. Those who wish to camp in the vicinity of Datça or bays can set up and stay in tents. Those who want to stay in Datça are advised to make a reservation in advance.

What to eat in Datça?

The restaurants in Datca serve different tastes from international cuisine with the effect of tourism. Local dishes include olive oil, seafood and vegetable dishes. Turkish cuisine is also served in Datca’s restaurants serving all kinds of budgets. It is possible to find local dishes at the restaurants where all kinds of seafood are served. It is recommended to taste the appetizers prepared with könger, iron, Turkish delight pilaf, stuffed zucchini flower, rock grove, chamomile, capers, gravel with olive oil, summons and various herbs of Datça region.

Datça market:

Every Wednesday and Saturday, the market established in Datça sells organic vegetables and fruits grown in the region, souvenirs made by local people, textile products shoes and many different products. The market starts early in the morning and ends in the evening. In this area where the market is established, the Datça flea market is also established on the last Sunday of each month. Many new and second-hand products in the flea market are sold at a very cheap price. Honey, almonds, badem helvası, ballı badem, jams and pickles are recommended in Datça. Visitors to the market are also advised to taste the cinnamon-scented village bread.

What to eat in Datça?
The restaurants in Datca serve different tastes from international cuisine with the effect of tourism. Local dishes include olive oil, seafood and vegetable dishes. Turkish cuisine is also served in Datca’s restaurants serving all kinds of budgets.
It is possible to find local dishes at the restaurants where all kinds of seafood are served. It is recommended to taste the appetizers prepared with könger, iron, Turkish delight pilaf, stuffed zucchini flower, rock grove, chamomile, capers, gravel with olive oil, summons and various herbs of Datça region.
 

Nightlife in Datça:

Datça, where different entertainment sectors take place, is generally quiet in the evenings. In Datça, which is preferred by those who want to have a quiet holiday, bars and cafes serve its visitors in the evening and for those who want to spend a more active night, many establishments in the harbour region serve up the first light of the morning with different entertainment options.