Mersincik Port

It is located 1 mile southeast of Akçalı and Mersincik Islands, which are situated side by side on the northwest of Datça Peninsula. It is the only natural harbor in the region. 

It is exposed to northeasterly winds. The small cove with its mouth opening to the east under the harbor point is the most sheltered location. Due to the small size of this cove, maneuverability is limited. It becomes especially crowded during summer months. Finding a spot is difficult. 

For this reason, it is advisable to anchor considering other boats that may arrive. It should not be forgotten that this is the only harbor of refuge in the region. It is a very beautiful cove with steep slopes covered with trees. The bottom is sand.

The large Mersincik Harbor, which contains this small cove, is also a very beautiful cove. During summer months, many boats, especially gulets, stay at anchor offshore. In this section, one can drop anchor in 17-10 meters of sandy bottom and take a stern line to the western shore. 

The surroundings are green, with olive groves in the coastal area. There is a carefully constructed farmhouse on the shore. A narrow, 11-kilometer road connects the cove to the Knidos-Datça road. It is a pristine place with no other settlements.