THINGS TO DO

Sailing & Diving

The region is renowned for its sailing and you can chose to take part in a sailing course, hire your own boat or just take a day trip. There is a wide variety of boats available from traditional Turksih Gullets to ultra modern Catamarans. The crystal clear turquiose waters also make for perfect diving conditions.

Walking & Mountain Biking

The Peninsula's beautiful landscape with its many undiscovered classical ruins, its quiet coves and bays, stunning mountain terrain, the highest mountain "Kocadag" peeking at 1162 meters, the lovely valleys and hidden gorges surprise and fascinate the walker. The unique micro climate breads stunning fertile plains dotted with picturesque rural villages and citrus and olive groves as well as unique wildlife and fauna. Use our local knowledge to follow many of the ancient hidden paths. Our Clients often like to combine their walks with, boat trips, mountain biking and visits to local historic sites or general places of interest. One thing you will discover is a unique way to experience this incredible part of the world following trails established thousands of years ago.

Wildlife Spotting

The cleaniness of the water mean there are an array of different fish as well as dolphins and seals. When walking if lucky you will see wild boar sometimes in groups, foxes and wild goats. Stone chickens are common in the macchia and you will see eagles amongst other birds hovering on the thermals around the mountain slopes. There are still claims that brown bears live in the north slopes of Kocadag.

Quote from WWF Turkey website:

"The Datça Peninsula is well known for its unique stands of Datça Date (Phoenix theoprastii), which naturally grows only in southwest Anatolia and on the island of Crete. The peninsula is an Important Plant Area having around 160 rare plant species such as liquidamber (Liquidambar orientalis), a Turkish endemic, Phoenician juniper (Juniperus phoenicia) and cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). Area hosts wild goat, wildcat, brown bear. The coasts of Datça Peninsula and Bozburun are among the most important habitats for the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus)."

Health

The air quality of the Datca area, with a 33% presence of oxygen, is said to protect against heart disease as well as benefit those with circulation, nerve and rheumatism problems. As well as a perfect climate it also boasts some of the cleanest water in the Mediterranean supporting the legendary longevity of the residents of Datça.

Close by the beach in Datca there is a small lake with hot springs increasing its temperature to 40 degrees, inviting on cooler days for a swim. The lake is reputed for its natural healing powers.

Local people live on farming and fishing as well as producing honey. Different varieties are produced each season such as the delicious thyme-scented honey. You will see small children on the road selling jars of honey and home-made salsa, the tomato and pepper puree at the heart of Turkish cooking.

Excursions & Turkish Bath

As we are on the south west tip of Turkey, the Greek islands of Rhodes and Kos can be seen in the distance and day trips can be arranged from Marmarais and Bodrum. There are regular minibuses to Datca where taxis are available alternatively you can hire a car or moped. Any of which we would be please to arrange for you. If in Marmarais Don't miss the opportunity to experience a traditional hamam or turkish bath followed by a full body massage.

"God sends his subjects whom he wants to give long and healthy lives to Datca" Strabon, Cappadacia, Turkey (56 BC-21 AD), one of the first philosopher to relate climate to health