Datca, Turkey » travel guide

General information| Datca

Official language
Turkish

Capital
Ankara

Head of state
Ahmet Necdet Sezer

Form of government
Secularist republic

Size
780.580 km²

Population
68.893000

Density of population
88,25 inhabitants per km²

Religion
Islam

Entry requirements
please check the entry/visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your country and do this as well in advance of your travel date.

Location
Datca is situated on the southwestern part of the peninsula only 1 h away from Marmaris.

Language
The official language is Turkish. Most of the staff working in the hotels or restaurants can speak English and German.

Time difference
CET +1 hour

Electricity
220 Volt. An adapter might sometimes be necessary.

Telephone
The dialling code for Turkey is 0090.

Internet
to be advised

Climate/clothing
Mild Mediterranean climate throughout the year. During spring and autumn pullover and jacket are recommended.

Health regulations
No immunization required. In Alacati you find a perfectly equiped privat hospital with pediatrist and orthopaedist

Transfer
approx.2,5 hrs from the airport in Dalaman to Datca

Rental car and transport
A rental car from Dalaman airport cost approx. Euro 250 per week. From the center to Datca you can also go by Taxi or Dolmus (7 km)

Currency/mode of payment
Local currency is Turkish Lira (TRL)
Current rate of exchange:
1 Euro = 1'950´000 TRL