Experience Turkish culture and beautiful Datça

Turkey

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01/04/2021
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2021

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We have an apartment-based hotel situated in Datca, Turkey where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet. Datça is unspoilt, beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. People from many cultures visit Datca every summer to enjoy the sea and night life. People love it here because the weather is warm with a cool breeze and not humid ... people with asthma and sick people like to visit as the oxygen level is very high here. People enjoy the mild winters and to relax in the tranquility and nature. There are magnificent blue bays, incredible mountains and many almond and olive trees. You can get involved in activities such as: diving, windsurfing, walking in nature, hiking, biking, and if you are interested in ancient cultures you can visit Kinidos. The Datçan people are friendly and gentle.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Help
Choose which activities you would like to help with:

*️*️ Gardening - trimming the grass watering the flowers and trees, weeding, clearing the branches and the leaves.
*️*️ General housekeeping work - cleaning apartments, helping with laundry and ironing
*️*️ Language teaching - teaching our staff any language. We would love to learn new languages - ıncludiıng improving our English.
*️*️ Teaching - sharing how to cook your local food.
*️*️ Building and general maintenance work such as painting, carpentry, handywork.

We are mostly looking for volunteers during the winter season, but you are welcome to check summer availability.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Accommodation
In the winter volunteers will be accommodated in one of the apartment hotels, and in the summer they will be provided with staff accommodation (shared accommodation - depending on the number of volunteers and staff for that season). Please feel free to ask further details. Volunteers will also be provided with free food (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Experience the culture, food and hospitality of Turkey.
What else ...
Please advise us if you have any special needs prior to confirmation of your volunteer stay.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

The old town of Datça

Old windmill and almond trees

View of the harbour

Old Datça - you can walk around the stone streets and enjoy an organic farm breakfast in old Datça

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You are free to use the swimming pool in summer.

Brıng your raquets ... the use of the tennis court is included in your stay.

These are our apartments.

Our gardens.

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06/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Fatima Zahra) for host

Hello,
first of all I am so sorry for the late feedback 🙏
I was supposed to stay in Datça for 2 weeks but it was amazing so ended up staying for one month and I would like to thank Ilker for hosting me that long 😀.
the work exchange was very fair and straightforward 4 hours per 5 days and I got plenty of time to explore Datça which is really a… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Julio & Karina)

I would lıke to thank you both for all your hard work and dedication during your stay. We enjoyed your company and listenıng to your storıes.
good luck
thanks

(Excellent )

13/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Juan Julio & Karina) for host

This was our first workaway, wouldn't be a better place to start than Datça, Turkey. Was such a wonderful experience for us. First of all, we want to say that Mr. Ilker is an excellent host, so generous, hospitable and always helping us in everything, he took us to visit Knidos and other places in beautiful Datça. Also Şhenay is a nice person,… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lorena) for host

Hello,
First at all we are sorry to send our message so late 😅
This was our first workaway experience, and it was great!!
The work was easygoing: Four hours day, five days at week. We worked from tuesday to saturday. We were painting apartments and also gardening. We were in low season, so we could enjoy to be in one apartment. Where we could cook… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Narges) for host

The place is good and I enjoyed the town a lot. The work wasn't hard at all and other workaways were very friendly too.

(Very good )

03/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host

I spent 4 weeks during November and December in the gorgeous seaside town of Datça
The work exchange was very fair, 4 hours a day 5 days a week with 2 consecutive days off , in return I stayed in one of the holiday apartments which I shared with 2 other Work Awayers and was given money to shop and cook for myself .
Ilker and Shenai were very… read more

(Excellent )

27/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tomás & Clara) for host

Muy recomendable!
Estuvimos en Datça 2 semanas en Noviembre.
Ilker es el encargado y Shenai quien nos daba las tareas diarias. Ambos son muy buenas personas con quienes trabajar.
El trabajo que hicimos era jardinería, de 8 a 12hs, 5 días a la semana.
Nos alojamos en uno de los Apartamentos con otro workawayer, teníamos habitación privada. El Apart… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host

My experience at Datça was very good! İlker Bey is really a great host! I spent wonderful time there. The place itself is very beautiful, calm and peaceful with wonderful sea and mountains. We worked in a garden in the mornings and after that all day was free. Accommodation was perfect: I lived in my own separated apartments with a bedroom,… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kateryna) for host

It was a very nice stay! Ilker is a good person, always in touch and helpful. I was happy by doing gardening from 8 to 12 on the fresh air. In exchange you get a comfortable room and money for food. Datca is an amazing place, the best place I have been to Turkey. It's relatively small with beautiful beaches, nature, very calm, not touristic and… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tamar & Ketevan) for host

My friend Tako and I spent one month in Datça. Where to start? It was an unforgettable experience for both of us. First of all, Mr. Ilker was a great host.he is so helpful and interesting man,who knows how to manage. Everything was clear from the beginning- since we were working in the garden from 8 o'clock to 12, we had a plenty of free time.… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Onur) for host

I stayed at that place for 2 weeks. I think İlker was the best host for me since I have started workaway. He is a very helpful, friendly, sympathetic person and in my opinion thats what you all need to have a good experience during your stay at a workaway place. Anything about what he expects from you is so clear and easy. Also he is open for any… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (julie) for host

LONG OVERDUE! but what a great experience! I was in datca for 3 weeks in september - october.

first off the work is super fair and straightforward, most of what I did was gardening and cleaning the pool. The accommodation was amazing, I shared one of the apartments with 2 other workawayers. It was a really great way to get to really bond with… read more

(Excellent )

19/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rhiannon) for host

Wonderful experience! We spent three weeks here and were immediately made to feel at home.
Datca, as described, is a naturally stunning peninsula, with warm and hospitable locals. The work is very fair and as advertised. In return, not only do you get comfortable accommodation and food, but you also get plenty of time to explore this piece of… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Essaim) for host

This year I had the opportunity to spend three weeks in this hotel. Honestly I liked the experience, Mr. Ilker was very kind, although he was busy sometimes took time to share with the people who were there working and showed us part of the place. Datca is a place worth visiting :)

(Very good )

02/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jose & Karla) for host

My girlfriend Karla and I stayed with Ilker for one month, and it was awesome! Datça is a Beautiful small town, and Ilker is a really good Host, and if you do your share of work, he'll do your stay even better!!!!. the Working Hours and conditions where clear from the beggining (we really appreciated that), and you'll have plenty of time to walk,… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Yuliya) for host

I stayed in datca for 2 weeks in august 2018. The region is great for those who prefer peace and nature - pine trees, transparent sea and mountains all around. Work is 8-12 5d a week, cutting trees and watering plants, very easy and outdoors. It s nice way to spend morning with soft breeze and sun. During weekends i went to explore mugla province… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Polina & Jaime) for host

We were 2 weeks working with Ilker, everything was perfect, he gave us nice acommodation the job is easy and we had a lot of free time.
We also enjoy our time talking with him about everything, he helped us with tips and he took us to a Datça nice tour.
Best regards and thanks for everything!

(Excellent )

25/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Olena & Olena) for host

I and my friend spent 1 month at this hotel. It was unforgettable experience. We want to say thanks to Ilker for everything he done for us, especially for showind us Datca from different sights, language practise, funny conversations and also for great life advices. We hope we will come back to this place.

(Excellent )

06/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniela & Cindy) for host

This was our first workaway, I stayed for 1 month and a half and Cindy for 1 month, the atmosphere is very relaxed, the job is from 8 to 12 for 5 days and the you have 2 days off, we could either help the gardeners just swiping the leaves or cooking lunch for the staff and volunteers.
We were there since the end of September until November 2017,… read more

(Very good )

27/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (lourdes)

thanks for your help hope we'll meet again good luck
regards

(Excellent )

02/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (lourdes) for host

We gave very good time working how volunteers with ilker and his excellent staff , thank you for the hospitable, The work is easy and fun and offers plenty of free time , we really happy about this adventure we are going to miss to all the staff thank you
Left by Workawayer for host

(Excellent )

27/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Christiane)

thanks for your help hope we'll meet again good luck
regards

(Excellent )

02/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christiane) for host

Thank you Ilker for the opportunity to have a good workaway experience in Datça and for the time we spent together going out to explore the region. Thank you Şenay and Onar for the food, new gardening knowledge and good vibes, Datça is such a beautiful place! A bit quiet in the winter time but you can still enjoy the landscapes and the Turkish… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam & Andrej)

thanks again for your help good luck maybe we will meet again
regards

(Excellent )

27/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Miriam & Andrej) for host

Andrej and I we spend a month as volunteers here, from the very beginning you can see the relaxed atmosphere, you can take your time to do your tasks, it was our first contact with the turkish spirit, but they made us feel like one more, the workers they only spoke Turkish, but they always tried their best to make themselves understood, each in… read more

(Excellent )

17/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Laila Ali) for host

The place has amazing understanding helpful staff. You get to have a lot of free time. I had a great time and did what I love to do which is cooking. Plus you will get the chance of exploring a very peaceful, quiet and beautiful city.

(Excellent )

22/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aziz) for host

My friend and i have been 9 days in this calm and beautiful place in March. It was off season and they gave us one of the apartments with private bathroom and kitchen. Clean and comfortable.
Ilker, the host, is kind, respectful and understanding person. Staff were very friendly. Delicious food with option of taking it to apartment from main… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kamran & Melika) for host

We stayed two weeks in beautiful and peaceful Datca at the end of January and beginning of February. It was our first experience with workaway and it was great. Ilker welcomed us warmly and gave us one of the appartments with an amazing view. we worked 5 days a week and 5 hours a day and it was just some simple things in the garden and two times… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ahsan & Edgar) for host

We take a week to stay here. Datça is a very great place. Peaceful, quietly. Ilker is a good man. He helped us a lot. We hope to go there in summer time.

(Excellent )

21/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Eduardo) for host

I have spent 2 weeks in October working as a gardener. It was end of season, so the city was a bit quiet already.

The work is ok and you can do on your pace. The staff is very nice and kind but mostly do not speak English. İlker (the host) was very attentive making sure I had a good stay, and we played tennis together a few times :)

I stay… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sabrina) for host

I am very grateful to have spent time in Datça and very thankful to Ilker for his warm welcoming. He is an attentive, kind person who cares for workawayers to feel comfortable and cared for. I enjoyed very much the company of the staff members who I worked with.
I was also very pleased with Datça itself, which is a truly magical corner of this… read more

(Excellent )

04/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Vanina & Arturo) for host

This was our first workaway experience and it was a very positive one, we could certainly experience the culture, food and hospitality of Turkish people.
We stay in one of the private apartments which was very spacious and had an equipped kitchen to prepare our meals. We helped with gardening tasks (trimming the grass, watering the plants and… read more

(Excellent )

30/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Hazel) for host

This was my first work away experience placement and could not be any better. The accomadation had all of the creature comforts coupled with lovely neighbours who offer you meals and company at every opportunity. The site manager Ilker and the rest of the staff treated me like a guest. Already missing the resort, the town Datca and the perfect… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)

hard worker and helpfull

(Excellent )

09/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host

I had a great time staying here. Inker was very hospitable and friendly.
It gave me a awesome base to explore Datca and I made friends with some of the other workers and they showed me around.
The gardens were nice to work in and the other gardeners friendly and fun. The apartment was perfect and meals delicicous.
I loved windsurfing, rock… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

fun, humorous, a person she always laughs and makes you laughs
good luck

(Excellent )

22/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

I agree!! Nice staff, nice host and nice place!! The more beautiful thing that you feel in there is that in fact, they " don,t need you" , it,s just they are happy sharing a cultural exchange and live in there the truth that the SMILE IS THE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE..SAG OL FAMILY!! Ah!! And Datca is a very beauty beach city with funny nigth time… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lindsey) for host

I had a wonderful experience working with ilker and his excellent staff. As a chef I loved how much freedom I was given in the kitchen each day when preparing meals. ilker is extraordinarily hospitable, helping to make my Datca experience one of the memorable travel adventures thus far. The work is easy and fun and offers plenty of free time to… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (HEND) for host

I spent 2 weeks here, Ilker is perfect host and has a nice staff will help you to feel that you are one of their family, the accommodation is ideal and very comfortable and the work was simple and suitable for anyone, Datça is amazing place I hope that i will be there again.
Thank you :)

(Excellent )

31/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rodrigo)

working with you was fun and you are a hard worker who know we meet again with your life i wish you good luck

(Excellent )

20/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo) for host

Working here was a great experience. Ilker and the staff are very nice and very open. The accomodation was impecable and the hotel is very close from the shore where you can go to the beach or get involved in some water activities. I definitely recommend spending some time working here and exploring Datça. Thanks for everything and hope we meet… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Bethany)

thanks we love the time whene you are here Special thanks to the staff for their contribution I hope you will be back with us we will miss you:)

(Excellent )

20/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Bethany) for host

I spent three weeks volunteering at Ilker's hotel with him and his lovely staff. The type of work is suited to the volunteer's interests and skills - I was there during the low season and spent most of the time in the reception area helping the employees to improve their English for interacting with guests. You will quickly feel like a part of… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ali Murat)

Thank you Murat For the time you spent with with us I hope our paths will cross again thanks again for your help
regars
ilker

(Excellent )

19/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ali Murat) for host

It was my first workaway experience and I must say that it was a great experience for me... Mr.İlker and his staffs are so kindly and friendly that i felt myself as if i were in my home... their place is wonderful, natural and very comfortable...besides i was there i spent wonderful time in Datça which has beautiful shores, beaches and old… read more

(Excellent )

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