Datça itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · Muğla, TürkiyeJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 33
- Per day
- ≈ 2,550 TL
- First stop
- 08:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Datça itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 33 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 The heart of Datça: stone lanes and sunset at the pier
- Day 2 Journey to the western tip: Knidos and hidden coves
- Day 3 Southern coves: Palamutbükü and Hayıtbükü
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 2,550 TL a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:30–22:15
The heart of Datça: stone lanes and sunset at the pier
Landmark
Old Datça Stone Streets
Wander aimlessly through narrow stone lanes draped in bougainvillea; the best light falls around 10 in the morning. Stopping to photograph doorways in the shade of almond trees is fine with most homeowners.
FreeShopping
Craft Street
Buy oya (needle lace), dried flowers and almond cookies from the village women's stalls. Bring cash, as card machines are rarely available. Some stalls close towards noon because of the heat, so it is better to go in the morning.
≈ 150 TL per personCulture
Can Yücel's House
The house is only open to visitors on 12 August. At other times you can photograph the lines of poetry on the door and the gravestone in the garden. It is on Dere Sokak in Reşadiye Mahallesi; keep quiet, as the family still lives inside.
FreeFood
Zekeriya Sofrası
Chard soup and chard borani are the classics here. Arrive around 13:00, before the daily home-style dishes run out. At Eski Datça Çarşı Sokak No:1, it serves a filling lunch at tradesmen's-restaurant prices.
≈ 700 TL per person- 5 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Kekik Restaurant
Right on Kumluk Beach, with grilled octopus and sea bass with almonds as good choices. Reserve on summer evenings if you want a table with a sea view. Besides fish, try the Aegean-style dishes cooked in olive oil.
≈ 2,000 TL per personLandmark
Sapphire Roof
Have a cocktail on the Sapphire Hotel terrace against the lights of Datça harbour; the half hour just after sunset is the calmest. No reservation is needed, but in summer it helps to arrive a little early to get a table.
≈ 300 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Eski MeyhaneA small, friendly meyhane (tavern) known for its melon and shrimp meze. Head here if the main stop has no space. It is in central Datça, and you can go without calling ahead.
- Kargı BayIt is 3 km from the centre, reached by municipal dolmuş (minibus) or a 30-minute walk, and the beach is completely free. If you buy something to eat or drink, sunbeds and umbrellas are free too.
Day 2 · 08:00–22:00
Journey to the western tip: Knidos and hidden coves
Food
Mehtap Cafe
A family-run garden house for 20 years, serving an organic spread village breakfast. Ask for a lighter version before boarding the boat. It is in Old Datça, a 10-minute drive from the harbour.
≈ 300 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Datça Bays & Knidos Day Boat Tour
The route usually stops for swimming in coves that are hard to reach by car, such as Mersincik and Kızılbük, then anchors at the ancient city of Knidos. Lunch is included in the price. Once you step ashore at Knidos you pay an entrance fee of about 200 TL (Museum Pass accepted), so carry cash.
≈ 1,800 TL per personTickets: GetYourGuide- 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Meyhane Datça
A friendly meyhane in the harbour area known for its liver and ribs; the seafood meze are good too. It fills up early on summer evenings, so arriving around 19:00 is key to getting a seat.
≈ 1,200 TL per personLandmark
A Jazz Bar
Live jazz plays on certain evenings of the week, within walking distance of the pier. You can sit and listen even if you do not order a drink. At weekends, go a little early to find a table.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Emek RestaurantRun by a father-and-son fishing family beside Datça harbour, where the sea beans and octopus salad stand out. Fresh fish varies with the day's catch.
- Ovabükü BeachA little-known, quiet cove. The car park is small, so you need to go early in the morning. Consider it as an alternative swimming stop if the tour boat does not call there.
Day 3 · 10:00–20:30
Southern coves: Palamutbükü and Hayıtbükü
Nature
Palamutbükü Beach
The public beach is free. For sunbeds and umbrellas, you can eat something at nearby businesses and use them at no charge. The water is at its most turquoise in the midday sun.
≈ 200 TL per personFood
Liman Restaurant
The stone-oven octopus and sea bass with almonds are a must here; it is known as the best restaurant in Palamutbükü. Go early at lunchtime, as the waterfront tables fill quickly.
≈ 1,300 TL per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Hayıtbükü Beach
Go on a weekday: weekends are crowded and sunbeds get pricier. The beach is ringed with restaurants and cafes, and even the walk is worth it for the views.
Free- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Bonito Restaurant & Beach & Bar
A clean, calm spot in Hayıtbükü, with meze and fresh fish on the evening menu. Book early for a table facing the sunset.
≈ 1,200 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Palamutbükü Neighbourhood MarketHeld one day a week, the market sells fresh olives, cheese and meze ingredients. If the main restaurant has no space, you can pick up snacks and eat them on the beach.
- Karaincir BeachA less crowded alternative to Palamutbükü. The shade of the pine trees is welcome in the midday heat.
Day 4 · 10:00–20:30
Olive and honey trail: Mesudiye, Sındı and Emecik
Nature
Mesudiye Village
Explore the village on foot; at the producers' stalls by the roadside you can find fresh almonds and bitter orange. Mesudiye is also known for its lemon and pomegranate orchards.
FreeFood
Derin Bahçe
The gözleme (stuffed flatbread) made by local women and the omelette with organic eggs stand out here. You can also buy the olives, honey and jams they produce in the garden. A cool, shady spot to sit at midday.
≈ 600 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Sındı Village Agricultural Development Cooperative Olive Oil Factory
Tour the historic factory, which produces with stone presses dating from 1948; cooperative members explain the process during a tasting. Let them know on Instagram a day before your visit. If you bring a small glass jar, they will fill it with freshly pressed oil.
≈ 150 TL per personNature
Aktur Bay
A calm, pine-scented cove belonging to Emecik village. In the village nearby you can also see scattered remains from the Byzantine period. Locals mostly work in beekeeping and olive growing.
Free- 3 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Elaki Restaurant
In the garden of the 200-year-old Mehmet Ali Pasha Mansion, with most ingredients coming from its own organic gardens. The stone-oven dishes shine in the evenings. It is at Reşadiye Kavak Meydanı.
≈ 1,200 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Garavilla RestaurantInside Otel Mavi Beyaz, it offers Aegean and Mediterranean dishes prepared with local herbs. A good alternative if the main stop is full.
- Kızılbük BayA quiet cove that is hard to reach by car and usually visited by boat; a good extra stop if you want to stretch the day.
Day 5 · 10:00–21:45
Kızlan windmills and sunset at Aktur
Landmark
Kızlan Windmills
On the Datça-Marmaris road, six stone mills lined up from bottom to top. Do not miss the morning light for the best photos. The village's windy position is why the mills were built here.
FreeShopping
Kızlan Village
Pure honey from high-altitude pine forests is bought here directly from the producer; be sure to taste the pine honey. It is well below supermarket prices, and they can fill your glass jar.
≈ 200 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Rumeli Köfte ve Ciğer
A family-run tradesmen's restaurant specialising in köfte with piyaz (bean salad) and liver. It is busy at lunchtime, so go a little early. Affordable and filling.
≈ 650 TL per person- 4 h 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Aktur Iskele Beach Club
Known as the spot where the sun sets last in Datça, with sea and music among the pine trees. Buying a drink is enough to use a sunbed.
≈ 250 TL per personFood
Hestia
With about twelve kinds of mantı (Turkish dumplings), it gives traditional flavours a modern touch; try the Uzbek mantı. It is on Reşadiye Çarşı Sokak, and booking is recommended in the evenings.
≈ 1,100 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Iskele Neighbourhood MarketSet up on Balıkçı Sokak, the market sells fresh fish and seasonal vegetables. Go early in the morning to get the freshest produce.
- Ilıca Water MillA historic water mill next to Taşlık Beach and a so-called 'soda lake' said to have healing properties. A good stop if your route changes.
Day 6 · 10:00–22:00
A day in the town centre: market, crafts, meyhane
Shopping
Datça Saturday Market
At the market ground at the end of Ambarcı Caddesi you will find fresh olives, local cheese and handmade textiles. Go early in the morning, as the best produce sells out towards noon.
≈ 250 TL per personFood
Datça Sofrası
The oldest restaurant in Old Datça, with köfte and dishes made with Datça almonds standing out. Meze with Aegean herbs and güveç (clay-pot stews) are popular too.
≈ 750 TL per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Kumluk Beach
Close to the centre and ideal for a short cooling-off break; a calm, uncrowded beach.
Free- 3 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Zada Meyhane
There is no fixed menu: they serve whatever the day brings. A small, boutique meyhane at the entrance to Old Datça. Seats are hard to find at weekends, so go early.
≈ 1,400 TL per personLandmark
Coop Live
One of the lively options on the pier, with acoustic concerts and DJ sets. Entry is usually free; you only pay for drinks.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- CulinariumGerman-Turkish-Italian fusion cooking; the almond semifreddo is a must. On Iskele 64. Sokak, with sea views, and booking is advised.
- Domuz BeachA small, quiet cove close to the centre, which you can consider as an alternative to Kumluk Beach.
Day 7 · 10:00–15:00
Before goodbye: coffee, a quiet cove, souvenirs
Food
Nokta Pastanesi
A light morning coffee with almond cookies and poğaça (savoury pastry). Within walking distance of the pier, it is ideal for starting the last day without tiring yourself out.
≈ 200 TL per personNature
Kurubük Bay
A calm, unspoilt cove with no facilities at all. Bring water and snacks; you will need to leave your car by the roadside and walk a little.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Datça Village Products Factory Shop
The shop continues the traditional production dating from 1948; you can buy olive oil, honey and almond products as souvenirs. Vacuum-packed items are sold in sizes that fit in a suitcase.
≈ 250 TL per personFood
Eski Ev Cafe
A light farewell lunch in Old Datça with gözleme and handmade mantı; do not miss the almond coffee. In its quiet garden, enjoy Datça's peace one last time.
≈ 550 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Poseidon Fish HouseA relaxed lunch with fresh seafood and wine; a good alternative if the main stop has no space.
- Bağlarözü BayLike Kurubük, a calm cove with no facilities; a little-known spot favoured by locals.
Hidden gem: Sındı Village Agricultural Development Cooperative Olive Oil Factory
A village cooperative founded in 1948 that still produces with traditional stone presses. No Datça tour stops here; only the producer families in the area and the cooperative's customers know the facility exists.
- How to get in
- From central Datça, take the D400 towards Marmaris to Sındı Mahallesi, about 16-21 km and 25 minutes by car. Ask at the cooperative building in the village square and they will point the way; you need to let them know before visiting.
- Local tip
- Bring a small glass jar: they fill it with freshly pressed oil and sell it well below supermarket prices, and it is much fresher.
- When
- The shop and tastings are open all year. October to December is the olive harvest and pressing season, the busiest time to see production live.
- Contact
- Instagram @sindikoyukooperatifi üzerinden DM, ziyaretten en az 1 gün önce.
Good to know: 7 things that make a Datça trip easier
- Village markets and tradesmen's restaurants may not have card machines; carry cash in TL.
- Distances between bays and villages are long and the municipal dolmuş runs infrequently; renting a scooter or car makes the days much easier.
- July is very hot between 12:00 and 16:00; stay in the shade or in the sea at those hours and drink plenty of water.
- In restaurants, tip 5-10% of the bill; it is generally not added automatically.
- At places where a family still lives, such as Can Yücel's House, a photo from the doorstep is enough; do not enter the garden without permission.
- Datça's coast lies close to Mediterranean monk seal habitat; take care not to leave litter in the coves.
- When visiting village cooperatives such as Sındı, letting them know in advance is a sign of mutual respect.
Spending: ≈ 18,000 TL per person for 7 days
- Food13,150 TL
- Entry and tours3,550 TL
- Local transport1,100 TL
- Other200 TL
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Datça?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too.
How much does a day in Datça cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 2,550 TL per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Datça?
The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which places in Datça should you book in advance?
In this plan, it's worth booking ahead for: Datça Bays & Knidos Day Boat Tour (day 2).
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.