Datça, Administrative division in Muğla Province, Turkey.
Description
Datça is an administrative town in Muğla Province that stretches along a peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea. The landscape is shaped by mountain ranges and several coastal settlements distributed across the peninsula.
History
The region has been continuously settled since ancient Dorian Greek times, with archaeological evidence documenting this long past. Remnants of these ancient structures remain visible at different locations today.
Culture
The town maintains local traditions through annual festivals where music, dance, and regional dishes bring the community together. Visitors can experience everyday cultural practices and local craftsmanship firsthand during these celebrations.
Practical
Regular ferry services connect the town with Bodrum, making water-based arrival convenient. The D400 highway provides road access through mountain passes and coastal routes for those traveling by land.
Did you know?
The area is known for its olive groves that produce distinctive olive varieties adapted to local soil and weather conditions. These olives differ in flavor and quality because of the peninsula's specific environmental conditions.
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