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In Bodrum it’s simply impossible to be bored.
It’s the prime position for a cruise stop-off en-
route to South Turkey and boasts beautiful
traditional baths for your post-voyage wind-
down. Located between the Gulf of Madalya and
the Gulf of Gökova, it provides a perfect
placement for ongoing sailing and adventure.
This bright and vibrant port attracts regular
tourists year round. It charms with the famous
Castle of St. Peter and township energy. Have a
private chef cook your fresh market selected
seafood on the beach of your choosing, and
later, get ready to explore the nightlife of
Bodrum.

Datca ‘Unspoiled’ is the best word for Bozburun.
According to the ancient Greeks, Datca was Here, you’ll find untouched, slow-paced
created by Zeus. Strabo said: “God sent his villages on miles of naturally preserved coasts.
beloved creatures to Datça for them to live This is the place to recover and re-connect. It’s
longer.”It’s 50 miles long within the Mulga for talking, walking, exploring and simply
province of Turkey, and is impressively ‘taking it easy’.
unspoiled, luscious and green, and truly rich On the Peninsula, you’ll come across charming
with seemingly unending inspiring sights. boutique shops, hotels and services that are by
Datca is all about the best quirky elements, of and large, unassuming and with a warm
everything Turkish. It features picturesque welcome. Big hotels and franchise chains are
pine-crested hills contrasted against deserted banned here, so if you’re seeking that truly
beaches and unending olive groves. As you get untouched vibe, Bozburn is for you. Watch the
closer to land, you may even detect a mix of boats get tied up as you sit in the shade of a
pleasant smells in the air. Thyme, rosemary 2,000yr old tree.
and sage fill the air of this blue cove backwater
peninsular. A sleepy village, you’ll find goats
roaming local roads and a constant stream of
old men sipping coffee in cafes.
You’ll find that tourists visit, but not for too
long, mainly for short stops during cruises. In
essence, Datca is the real, rural Turkey.
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