Kargi Bay is a wind-sheltered pebbly cove with crystal clear turquoise water, located just three kilometers from the town center of Datça.
Surrounded by hills that block the northern winds, the sea here is almost always calm, smooth as a mirror, and slightly warmer than at other open beaches on the peninsula. The shoreline is covered with large, colorful, smooth pebbles, which keep the water incredibly transparent.
Several private restaurants and beach clubs operate along the coast, offering sunbed and umbrella rentals alongside Aegean cuisine. A free municipal beach area is also available, complete with changing cabins, showers, and toilets. You can easily reach the bay by car, by a regular minibus (dolmuş) from the center of Datça, or by walking along a scenic trail (about 40 minutes).
Practical Information
- Location: Datça Peninsula, 3 km southwest of Datça town center
- Road: Asphalt road, easily accessible for all types of vehicles
- Infrastructure: Beach cafes, restaurants, sunbed rentals, municipal changing cabins, toilets, showers, car parking
- Entrance: Free; car parking and sunbed rentals are paid separately
- Tip: The beach pebbles are quite large and heat up quickly under the sun, so wear water shoes for a comfortable swim.
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