Holidays in Datca

An introduction to Datca

Holidays in Datca transport you to timeless Turkey. Hardly touched by tourism, this picturesque harbourside town lies on a verdant peninsula jutting west from Marmaris. Connected to the mainland by a sliver of land, its separateness gives it a uniquely relaxed, serene feel.

In fact, you can't escape the take-it-easy atmosphere that suffuses Datca holidays. A collection of whitewashed houses overlooking a delightful bay, a wander around the town is a lesson in relaxation: mosey around the shops, chill at a water's edge bar to watch the yachts that moor here and come dusk, settle at a welcoming moonlit restaurant terrace. The pace hardly ever quickens, although the clutch of harbourfront music bars raise the summer evening tempo.

Better still, holidays in Datca give you a choice of beaches. Close by are two delicious sandy and stone beaches, whilst along the peninsula, tiny coves lapped by turquoise seas, almond trees and pines await. But also, make sure you visit the haunting ruins of ancient Knidos nearby, ride a boat to Bodrum and explore Eski Datca, the original, quaint town.

All things considered, the peninsula's tranquillity is perfect for smoochy-moochy couples holidays. And why not up the romantic relaxation by choosing a Thomson property like the Gabaklar Bungalows? These enchanting bungalows are ideal for lazy, long-planned or last-minute summer holidays for two in Datca.

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