Datca Turkey, a lovely village with unique shops
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.
Market Day: Saturday