Bays and beaches

Kargı Bay: a swim close to town

Head out from central Datça for a dip off a stony beach, with time left for an evening in town.

Kargı Bay
Kargı Baytavsancilli · CC BY 3.0
IN THIS GUIDE

At the water’s edge

The beach and seabed at Kargı are stony. Water shoes and a small mat will make your visit more comfortable. For a half day out, leave time to return to the centre after your swim.

An afternoon without a car

Look up the Özbel–Kargı bus route before setting out. On arrival, find the stop for the trip home and check the last departure.

A three-stop itinerary

  1. Start around Cumhuriyet Square in town and head towards Kargı. If taking the bus, check the Özbel–Kargı route.
  2. Walk along the stony shore of the bay and choose where you want to enter and leave the water.
  3. Pause at a café by the shore. Check the direction of your return stop and finish the day back in town.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need water shoes at Kargı?

The shore and seabed are stony. Bring water shoes if walking over stones is uncomfortable for you.

Is half a day enough?

The bay is about three kilometres from the centre. A half day can accommodate a swim and short shore walk. Check your return bus in advance.

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