ABSTRACT
Datca peninsula overhangs in Aegean Sea between Gökova and Hisarönü Bays and is neighboored by the Greek islands; Symi, Kos, Nysros and Tylos (Fig. 1). The famous antique settlement on the peninsula is known as Knidos which was first established on the north-east side where the modern city is settled now and then moved to south-east part in order to dominate the rising sea trade. Being a member of the Dorian Hexapolis in Aegean Sea during the Hellenistic period, Knidos was an important harbor city and was famous with its wine. After the decline of Knidos, Datca peninsula was conquered by Romans and the other following dominant civilizations respectively, but had never became a glorious city as Knidos. During the 19th century governing of the peninsula was held by the municipality of Marmaris. In 1928 three neighborhoods settled on the north-east side of the peninsula are gathered and the district of Datca was established with its own municipality (Avsar, 2001).
