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Datca-Knidos
Datca Marina
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The Datca Peninsula provides a natural boundary between
the Aegean Sea,the Gulf of Gokova to the north, and the
Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Hisarnonu to the south. Along
all the 75 km from Marmaris to Datca,the road winds among
trees and hills, permitting lovely views over the expanse of
blue. Campers have many perfect settings to choose from; the
less adventurous can stay in one of the many comfortable
holiday villages. 25 km to Datca is the beautiful Aktur beach.
In Datca white-washed buldings hung with bougainvillaea
decorate the town. The marina is on the southern bay; while
swimmers prefer the northern bay. Around the marina bars,cafes
and a wide selection of shops keep the tourist interested.Some
shops remain open well into the evening. Relaxing over a
pre-dinner drink and then a delicious meal in a welcoming
restaurant is a popular way to spend the evening hours.Of
course, the local eateries offer both fresh fish and classical
Turkish cuisine.
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With any remaining energy,take a stroll and find a disco to
your liking to while away until the early morning hours. 10 km
north of Datca, the Kormen Harbor is connected to Bodrum by a
daily ferry line.As you travel Out of Datca, either by road or
by boat, you will find unspoilt bays and golden sandy beaches.
Kargi is one of the most popular.
At the end of the peninsula (38 km from Datca) stands the
ancient Carian city of Knidos, described by Strabo as "a city
that was built for the most beautiful of goddesses,Aphrodite, on
the most beautiful of peninsulas." Famous as a center of art and
culture in the fourth century B.C. the city had two harbors: one
on the Aegean and the other on the Mediterranean. The remains of
a circular temple dedi- cated to the goddess of love overlook
the two harbors; the arcaded way was built of white marble,
heart-shaped columns. The legendary Aphrodite of Praxiteles
statue,one of the most beautiful sculptures of antiquity,once
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