Dataça occupies the narrow Datça Peninsula where the Aegean meets the Gulf of Hisaronu, a setting that gives sailing yachts two distinct sea conditions within a few miles of each other. The meltemi blows reliably through summer, making downwind runs from Knidos toward the Hisaronu Gulf effortless, while the sheltered anchorages of Bozburun and Selimiye offer protection when the wind picks up beyond forecast. Four sailing yachts operate in this area, ranging from 30-metre blue-water ketches to twin-masted cruising schooners, each crewed by captains who have sailed these channels for decades. The fleet suits couples and families who want real sailing rather than motoring between marinas, with enough deck space and shade to make long passages comfortable in the Turkish summer heat. Charter rates in this part of Turkey start around 15,000 euros per week for a 30-metre yacht, rising to 75,000 euros for a performance vessel in July and August. The advance provisioning allowance, typically 25 to 30 percent of the base fee, covers fuel, food, berthing fees and drinks aboard. Shoulder season from late May through June and again in September brings lighter winds, clearer anchorages and a significant reduction in weekly rate. Customs clearance for the Greek Dodecanese is available at Knidos, making a two-country itinerary straightforward. The town marina at Dataça is well-stocked, the fish restaurants along the waterfront are reliable, and the peninsula roads lead to almond farms and herb stalls unlike anything in the larger resort towns further east.
