Known in antiquity as Farilya, Gündogan rightly claims to have been one of the earliest human settlements on the peninsula as Old Bronze Age ceramics, polished stone axes and millig stones have been found in a nearby cave. This extensive cavern encrusted with stalagmites and stalactites is a natural wonder not to be missed. Yet another fascinating destination for visitors to Gündogan is Big Rabbit Island with its still standing remains of a Byzantaine monastic settlement, prisionally dated to 9th century A.D.
Todays Gündogan is a quite, relaxing place, its touristic facilities surrounding the long bay which is a paradise for swimmers and watersports enthusiasts alike. Gündogans hotels and restaurants go out of their way to make guests welcome and contented so they will come again. peaking volumes for Gündo?an is fact that many high level members of th diplomatic service, active and retired, have made it their summer retreat.