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Datca and Knidos
Datca and Knidos
Datca Marina
| The Datca Peninsula provides a natural border between the Aegean Sea, the Gulf of Gokova to the north and the Mediterranean, the Gulf of Hisarnonu in the south. Apart from all the 75 km from Marmaris to Datca, winds its way between the street trees and hills, beautiful views allow the width of the blue. Campers have many perfect settings to choose from, the less adventurous can in one of the many comfortable holiday villages remain. 25 km to Datca is the beautiful beach Aktur. In Datca white-washed decorate buldings bougainvillaea hung with the city. |
 The marina is located on the south bay, while swimmers prefer the northern bay. Around the marina bars, cafes and a wide selection of shops keep the tourist interested.Some shops remain open until well into the evening. Relaxing over a drink and then a delicious meal in a cozy restaurant is a popular way to spend the evening hours.Of course, local restaurants offer both fresh fish and traditional Turkish cuisine.
With the remaining energy, take a walk and find a disco to your liking to linger into the early morning hours. 10 km north of Datca, the Kormes Harbor connected by daily flights to Bodrum ferry line.As you travel Out of Datca, either by road or with the boat you will find unspoiled bays and golden sandy beaches. Kargi is one of the most popular.At end of the peninsula (38 km from Datca) stands the ancient Carian city of Knidos, by Strabo as “a city which for the most beautiful of goddesses, Aphrodite, built on the most beautiful peninsulas has been described . Famous as a center of art and culture in the fourth century BC The city had two harbors: one on the Aegean and the other to the Mediterranean.The remains of a circular temple dedicated to the goddess of love overlook the two harbors, the arcade way was built of white marble heart-shaped columns. The legendary Aphrodite of Praxiteles statue, one of the most beautiful sculptures of antiquity, once graced this temple.
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