Start in İskele
Pause by the boats, then follow the seafront. Try the Kumluk side for a meal or head towards Taşlık and Lake Ilıca. Set off before sunset if you want time for both.
Meeting a boat
Ask for the boat’s name and an exact meeting point. For the ferry to Bodrum, travel to Körmen on the north of the peninsula, a separate harbour from the waterfront in town.
A three-stop itinerary
- Start on Kumluk shore and walk to the yacht harbour in İskele. Watch the boats where the waterfront meets the town.
- Turn towards Taşlık. Pause along Sevgi Yolu and walk down to the beach on the seaward side.
- Finish at Lake Ilıca. In one short walk you will have seen both the saltwater shore and a freshwater lake.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Bodrum ferry leave from this harbour?
The Datça terminal for the Bodrum ferry is Körmen in Karaköy. Use the terminal on your ticket and plan the separate ride from town.
Where do I meet a boat tour?
Ask the operator for the boat name and a map pin. Kumluk, the town yacht harbour and Palamutbükü are different meeting points.
