It would not be an exaggeration to say that you can swim wherever you see the sea in Datça.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that you can swim wherever you see the sea in Datça. The peninsula is home to more than fifty idyllic coves due to its indented structure. The common feature of the beaches, some of which are surrounded by steep rocks, some are sand and some are pebbles, is their clean sea.
Kargi Bay
Kargı Bay, which is 3 kilometers from Datça Center, can be easily reached on foot; or one of the paradise coves where you can quickly take your place on the beach thanks to the minibuses of the municipality. Kargı Bay, which is a closed bay thanks to the mountains surrounding it like a bowl, is a very calm bay in terms of wind; Since it is one of the most preferred beaches in recent years, it is quite crowded during the season. Along the beach, there are facilities where you can take advantage of the sun loungers and umbrellas, eat or have a drink.
Domuz Cukuru
Boasting a long and wide beach covered with pine trees and a mixture of sand and gravel, Domuz Cukuru is one of Datça's hidden paradises that cannot be accessed by land. You can join a daily boat tour or rent a small boat from Datça Harbor to reach the bay, which is 45 minutes away from Datça Center by sea. If you are after finding peace in a quiet bay away from civilization, Domuz Cukuru is the place you are looking for. In the bay where technology is disqualified due to insufficient transmitters; You are alone with the clear water of the sea and the fragrant smell of pine forests! The interesting structure of the sheep mosaic-like colored stones and the sea caves add a unique taste to the bay.
Palamutbuku
Among the bays of Hayıtbükü - Palamutbükü - Kızılbük, which are called "Three Beauties", Palamutbükü is the bay you may have heard the name of the most. Palamutbükü, located 25 kilometers from the town and 15 kilometers from the Knidos Ruins, is one of the most famous bays of Datça. The bay, which is also one of the longest beaches on the peninsula, is a favorite of holidaymakers with its pebble-sand mixed beach and sheltered harbor. As such, it is possible to find sufficient number and variety of food and beverage facilities and accommodation options.
Hayitbuku
Hayıtbükü is one of the two shores of the Mesudiye village of Datça, facing the sea. The minibuses of the village provide regular transportation with the district center. Hayıtbükü Bay, which is also visited by boats on daily tours, is a bay that feels like a lake rather than the sea. The beach is narrow, but its biggest advantage is the sandy beach. Although it is a very small bay, it gets very crowded during the season because it attracts a lot of attention.
Kizilbuk
Kizilbuk, the youngest of the three beauties, is the cutest cove of Mesudiye. Taking its name from the colors of the sunset in the region, Kızılbük creates a sense of modest peace with its sparkling sea and the winking Hayıtbükü view. Surrounded by palm trees, where green and blue meet, Küçükbük, you will not be able to get enough of the crystal clear sea, where you will enter from the beach covered with pebbles mixed with sand!