{"id":18316,"date":"2020-09-30T11:10:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T08:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=18316"},"modified":"2022-08-04T15:28:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T12:28:55","slug":"places-to-visit-in-datca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/places-to-visit-in-datca\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to visit in Dat\u00e7a, the capital of tranquility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Blue Flag beaches lapped by blue waters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The warm waters of the Mediterranean meet the cooler Aegean Sea on the coast of Dat\u00e7a, and the area\u2019s Blue Flag beaches are a primary attraction. Near the center of town, Kumluk Beach is known for its shallow sea. Il\u0131ca Pond, also near the center, features natural mineral waters that are believed to have healing qualities. And Ta\u015fl\u0131k Beach, covered with pebbles and sand, has deeper waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dat\u00e7a\u2019s beautiful bays<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Three bays around Dat\u00e7a stand out: featuring peaceful beaches surrounded by eucalyptus and almond trees, the Hay\u0131tb\u00fck\u00fc, Palamutb\u00fck\u00fc and K\u0131z\u0131lb\u00fck bays, also known as the Three Graces, are among the most prominent natural beauties in the district. Legend has it that the Three Graces are named after the Hera, Athena and Aphrodite, the Greek goddesses of family, wisdom and beauty, respectively.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nature activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The steep mountains around Dat\u00e7a, with G\u00f6kova in the north and Hisar\u00f6n\u00fc Bay in the south, are considered ideal for paragliding, while the seas are perfect for snorkeling and diving. Another popular activity is to charter a boat and bay-hop along the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History amid natural beauty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dat\u00e7a\u2019s history, like that of many places in T\u00fcrkiye, is notable. Settlements in Dat\u00e7a were established on Tekne Point in the Dionysian era and the ancient city changed hands during Classical and Roman times. Ancient structures in the area include the Demeter Sanctuary, the Temple of Aphrodite and the Corinthian Temple and a Roman tomb, as well as the Temple of Dionysus, a Byzantine-era church and the Street of Stairs. Near Emecik Village, the Sanctuary of Apollo greets visitors 24 hours a day with its terrace and temple remains. Dat\u00e7a attracts foreign tourists, especially those from Shimi and Rhodes; yet, despite its popularity, Dat\u00e7a has a tranquil vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A day in Dat\u00e7a, from morning to night<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are plenty of accommodation options in both the Dat\u00e7a center and the surrounding areas. Ranging from campsites to boutique hotels, wherever you stay, make time for at least one leisurely breakfast: the classic Turkish breakfast is even more special in Dat\u00e7a, with fresh plums, apricots and almonds straight from the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After breakfast, we recommend a stroll through town, where you\u2019ll notice that many of the structures retain their original features. Then head to the market, offering handcrafted items, as well as local specialties like pine honey and the cinnamon-scented village bread.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the evening, watch the sunset, then stop at a caf\u00e9 or casual restaurant for a delicious dinner. For a nightcap, take another walk along the beach and enjoy the fresh scent of the sea and a sky filled with a thousand stars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Blue Flag beaches lapped by blue waters The warm waters of the Mediterranean meet the cooler Aegean Sea on the coast of Dat\u00e7a, and the area\u2019s Blue Flag beaches are a primary attraction. Near the center of town, Kumluk Beach is known for its shallow sea. Il\u0131ca Pond, also near the center, features natural mineral […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":18351,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[991,145,583,840,839,323,1025,1026,574,317,147,240,981,589,495],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18316","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cities-of-turkey","8":"category-destinations","9":"category-dunyanin-dogal-guzellikleri","10":"category-mugla-gezi-rehberi","11":"category-mugla-travel-guide","12":"category-natural-beauties-of-the-world","13":"category-sakin-koylar","14":"category-serene-bays","15":"category-seyahat-ve-tatil-fikirleri","16":"category-summer-holiday-ideas","17":"category-trip-ideas","18":"category-turkey","19":"category-turkiye-sehirleri","20":"category-yaz-tatili-onerileri","21":"category-yerler"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18316"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18316\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18351"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}