Datca

The town of Datca has become a popular stop-over for yachtsmen, and offers many colorful seafood restaurants, pubs and discotheques. The small town south of Gokova Bay, is a nice stop for a bit of shopping and a little primitive (but fun) nightlife. There are a few small, quaint open-air discos and several mediocre restaurants. The shopping is limited to 20-30 small shops, but it is fun. There is also a small outdoor theater at the harbor that offers classical concerts under the brilliant stars on specific nights during the summer - you must go if you are fortunate enough to be there for this. The music is quite good. In front of the theater there is occasionally an artisan market type of set up where you can find anything from salt and pepper shakers for beaded jewelry to dinner plates.

There is a great walking path that goes along the inside harbor for about one mile each way. It's a beautiful walk. The start is just behind the ice cream parlor on the northeast end of the dock. If you'd like to see the whole city, go up the main cobblestone street that extends upward to the left - the town extends back over the hill. You can meander around the streets and see a real Turkish town. Not many tourists here.

***TOUR AN OLIVE OIL MILL***
Take short moped or taxi ride to visit The Olive Farm where olive oil has been produced in a rustic stone building for nearly a century (have the captain call ahead for a tour). Guests can tour the olive groves, the estate, and the mill and learn about cold pressing and organic farming. As a finale, they sample extra-virgin blends in bread, and learn how to evaluate the oil's nose, taste and appearance. The well stocked store offers for sale their own one-of-a-kind products which range from olive oils, vinegars, soaps and lotions to olive wood accessories. You can also buy products online at http://www.olivefarm.com/.

A copy of this information is available onboard the Gundogan for your convenience.