Where to Stay - Turkey

local architecture, with octagonal shaped
houses with intricately carved wooden
ceilings, balconies and window frames.
Lying in the Azmak river valley, Akyaka
is surrounded by fragrant eucalyptus trees.
The river winds down through fields to the
seafront, where there is a small sandy beach
and a number of beachfront restaurants. A
few miles outside the town, reached by
road or sea is the attractive Çakalı Plajı
or pebble beach. There are a number of
excellent fish restaurants on the river, and
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a small village centre with more restaurants
and a few shops. There is a small chemist
but no bank and any major purchases are
best made in Marmaris.
Datça
Datça is set to the end of the peninsula,
which stretches out to the west at the point
where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean,
facing the tiny Greek island of Simi. It is a
popular stopping off point for the gulets on
a Blue Cruise from Bodrum or Marmaris,
but is relatively difficult to access by road,
even though Marmaris is just 75 kms away,
which means that it has remained relatively
undeveloped. This is a blessing for the
visitors who come here for its unspoilt
beauty and authentic atmosphere. It is a
charming village, its whitewashed buildings
draped with bougainvillea, with plenty of
shops, bars and restaurants serving mostly
fish and traditional Turkish fare. There are
some beautiful beaches nearby including
the bays of Aktur and Kargı. There is a
regular ferry service to Bodrum as well
as to the Greek island of Simi. The ruins
of the ancient Carian city of Knidos stand
at the end of the peninsula, some 38 kms
away. The city was famed for its temple of
Aphrodite, the remains of which can still be
seen today, and was an important centre of
art and culture in the 4th century BC.
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