CNN —With untouched and natural rugged scenery, forested with pristine bays on both sides, the Datça peninsula feels a world away from the touristy towns of this popular corner of the Med.
Strict laws about construction have protected Datça from large-scale tourism projects, leaving its eponymous small port town, located around midway on the peninsula, rooted in the past.
Where to stayThe Palaia Hotel, a modern take on traditional Datça architecture and culture.
Ayhan Altun/Moment RF/Getty ImagesIn downtown Datça, shops such as Pehlivan and Datça Köy Ürünleri sell local almonds in every form imaginable.
“Datça is a peninsula, but it’s more like an island, we’re very isolated and have our own way of life,” says Boylu.
Persons:
Furkan Uyan, “ I’ve, ”, Ismet Tekinalp, Almond, Kurabeyicisi, Kaya Balları, badem, Datça, Hestia, Hestia Mey, Yücel, Ali Somer, Ayça Boylu, Axel Korf, “, Feride, Conde Nast
Organizations:
CNN, ”, Getty, Kaya, Usta, Winery, Culture, Art Academy
Locations:
Turkey, Marmaris, Knidos, Caria, downtown, Turkish, “, Datça, Cumalı, Yaka, Knidia, Değirmenbükü, Istanbul, Lake Constance, Kinfolk