Mesudiye ; When you turn left from Knidos way; you will go 3 kms more among the pines and then if you go 2 kms more, you will reach Kızıl Bük bay directly. Favorite bays like Hayıt Bükü and Ova Bükü located in Mesudiye coast. Mesudiye's soil is perfect for farming and the local people raise fragrant tomatoes there.  

Kızılbük and Hayıtbükü ; They are both bays of Mesudiye village. From Datca-Knidos highway, turn left and follow the earth road for 3 km’s among the pines. First you will reach Mesudiye and than 2 km’s later you will reach Kızılbük bay.

Palamutbükü ; This is such a beautiful bay that people on the boat trips definitely stop by there to go the fish restaurants. Palamutbükü is a holiday village with a long beach on where lots of summer houses and pensions take place. These small houses are surrounded with pines and soft hills which gently reach the stunning sea. Palamutbükü beach is 2 km’s long and the beach is a mixture of natural sand and colorful rocks. There are also lots of hotels for pensioning.  

Knidos ; During the 4^th century B.C., Knidos had moved to Tekir Cape for trade reasons. The city was planned by Hippodamus plan in which they built sanctuaries, holy grounds, theatres and glorious buildings. Lots of scientists and artists had been raised in Knidos. The second biggest and the most important medical school of the history had been built in Knidos. The most famous statue by Praxiteles, the Aphrodite of Knidos, the Goddess of beauty and love, was made here. Since then, many travelers come from far lands to Knidos, just to see the statue of Aphrodite.  

Old Datca; If you happen to pass through Datça, you should definitely see the Old Datça. Don’t let the word Old mislead you. Amongst Datça’s three districts, the most organized and favorite places of late years are here. It is one of the first settlement places and there are lots of antic ruins in this are. Now these ruins are being rebuilt and sold for high prices by their owners. Datça houses are made of two floors. They are built by best stone crafters and flowered by city management. Walking down the narrow streets, you can enjoy the old architecture of the houses which has remained intact. Walking around there will give you the idea that you are going back in time by centuries! Our famous writer, Can Yücel stayed in Old Datca during his last years. Tourism firms run special tours, to his house called “Can House”. You should definitely see this place in where his latest poems and writings are preserved. During archeological excavations, they found ceramic workshops which belong to 4^th century B.C. If you go 2 km’s directly from harbor neighborhood, you will reach Old Datca. Datca's name is coming from 'stadia'. Datca's architectural structure is same as local structure. All buildings and all roads are made of stones. Old Datca's citizens, try to protect and develop Old Datca's natural beauty.

Gebekum ; Just before reaching Datca and wind mills, you will see a haunted house (perili köşk) sign, turn left from here and follow the earth road for 1 km. This road will take you to the beach. Gebekum beach is seven kilometers long. You can reach the island near Gebekum by walking in the sea.

Ciftlik Harbour ; Çiftlik Harbour is approximately ten sea miles east-northeast from Datca Port. Adatepe Peninsula and Çiftlik Island are in the east of this harbor. Çiftlik Harbour has become famous by the holiday village here.

Windmills ; In Kızlan region, when you pass through Marmaris to Datca you’ll see a little bit ruined little windmills. One of the Datca lovers bought on of these windmills and restored it. We hope that the others windmills will be restored as well in the future. To protect Datça’s natural beauty and make it more beautiful, an environment plan is running. Artificial lakes and ponds have been built due to these plans in the last years.  

Karaköy ; This is the the only bay that sees Gökova Gulf. You may reach here by Bodrum - Datca ferry. There is lovely fish restaurant at the harbor. This village still keeps its own structure and makes you feel like you’re living in the old times. 

Cesmeköy ; This village is surrounded by almond and pine trees. This is the main habitat of Palamutbükü beach. Houses and streets are made of stones.  

Yazıköy; From here, you can see both Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea and lovely view of Greek islands. Ancient ruins of Knidos start in this village.  

Yakaköy ; Here is investors’ new place of attraction. Historical stone houses have been restored and the village has come to life again. This village is 5 km’s away from Palamutbükü.  

Sındı ; It takes its name from the immigrants who had to leave their motherland during war time. This village is really hidden among old tombs and caves. Without signs, it is impossible notice this village. Sındı is on the right side when you are going to Palamutbükü from Datca.

Kargı Bay ;  This bay is only 3 km’s away from the town center. You can reach Kargı by bus or by your own car. Even though it is near to town center, Kargı is never too crowded. Kargı Bay is very good for swimming.  

Resadiye ; Peninsula's oldest center and most crowded village. Mehmet Ali Aga Pension’s restoration has just been completed. Don't miss the opportunity to see the exhibition of mini sculptures of local sculptors.

Kızlan;Kızlan takes place between Old Datca and Hızırşah Village. Some archeological excavations are still running in here in where they’ve found ceramic workshops that belongs to 4^th century B.C.  If you are willing to see old windmills you should visit Kızlan Village which is 8 km’s away from Datca. Here is the most windy place in the whole peninsula.

Ilıca Lake ; This lake is between sea and the land. It has served as a water mill for years. It is a really shiny , warm and elegant lake. You can swim with sea turtles here. You can give yourself a massage in the fall of lake for free. Some of the local people call Ilıca Lake as Byzantine Pool because of its healing water.

 Bencik Bay ; Bencik bay is 7 sea miles far east from Kuruca Bay . It is a narrow inlet which cuts the Datça Peninsula almost in half. It blcoks all winds. In the entrance of the bay, there is Dislice Island. This island has beautiful sharp rocks. The view of the bay is amazing. West side of the Bencik Bay belongs to Marmaris and east of the Bencik Bay belongs to Datca.  

Domuz Bay ; Domuz Bay is one of the silent places of Datca. If you prefer silence of the nature and would like to forget the technological benefits, you will enjoy spending holiday here. You can reach Domuz Bay by walking or riding donkeys. You can reach here by one hour boat trip. At nights you can see lots of star in the sky and also you can see Sombeki Island's lights. You can easily make camp here and have camp fire freely.  

Emecik ; New popular place for summer houses. 20 km’s before Datca you can see this beautiful village. Rumors say that village had been built by pirates’ slaves in ancient times.  

Hızırsah ; Hızırşah Village is 5 km’s away from Harbor of Datca. You can see ceramic workshops of 4^th century B.C and you can also see an Ottoman mosque here.