5 must-visit Turkish villages

Turkey is one of the most extraordinary countries to visit. Here, we list the 5 unmissable villages in the country.

AKPINAR-ISPARTA

Akpınar village in the Eğirdir district of Isparta province has a spectacular panoramic view of Eğirdir Lake.

AKPINAR-ISPARTA

You can sip your tea, steeped on a wood fire in the samovar, and eat delicious Akpınar gözleme while watching the impressive view from a terrace.

AKPINAR-ISPARTA

Parachute sports are also performed on high-altitude perches in the village. Floating on Lake Eğirdir with the view of the island is so much fun!

GÖLYAZI-BURSA

Gölyazı village was once the capital of the Kingdom of Apollo. Afterwards, visitors can still find traces of past empires such as the Byzantines’ and Ottomans’, who dominated the region.

GÖLYAZI-BURSA

Formerly a quiet Greek village, Gölyazı,has recently become a magnet for white-collar people looking for peace and quiet on the weekends.

GÖLYAZI-BURSA

Boating on Lake Ulubat is another entertainment option in Gölyazı. Additionally, visitors can see for themselves the hundreds-year-old Crying Sycamore tree located in the village.

KİLİTBAHİR-ÇANAKKALE

Kilitbahir village is in the Eceabat district of Çanakkale. The view of the picturesque village dominates the Dardanelles Strait.

KİLİTBAHİR-ÇANAKKALE

The village, where green and blue merge in perfect harmony, will make you dizzy with its perfect view.

ÇIRALI-ANTALYA

The world-famous Çıralı village of Antalya is located at the foot of Mount Olympos. It is a wonder of nature with its lush mountain view on one side and the deep blue sea of the Mediterranean on the other…

ÇIRALI-ANTALYA

All the lights are turned off at night on Çıralı coast where caretta carettas come to lay eggs.

ÇIRALI-ANTALYA

Çıralı, with its wonderful sea, exquisite mountain air, calm sandy beach and orange groves, is an indispensable place for village travelers.

ŞİRİNCE-İZMİR

Şirince, located in the Selçuk district of İzmir, is an old Greek village that has preserved some of its Western spirit.

ŞİRİNCE-İZMİR

Şirince, which maintains its untouched charm, is a rare beauty with its narrow and clean streets, white and aesthetic architecture, cosy Greek houses and steep slopes.

ŞİRİNCE-İZMİR

5 must-visit Turkish villages

5 must-visit Turkish villages

Turkey is one of the most extraordinary countries to visit. Here, we list the 5 unmissable villages in the country.

Akpınar village in the Eğirdir district of Isparta province has a spectacular panoramic view of Eğirdir Lake.

You can sip your tea, steeped on a wood fire in the samovar, and eat delicious Akpınar gözleme while watching the impressive view from a terrace.

Parachute sports are also performed on high-altitude perches in the village. Floating on Lake Eğirdir with the view of the island is so much fun!

Gölyazı village was once the capital of the Kingdom of Apollo. Afterwards, visitors can still find traces of past empires such as the Byzantines’ and Ottomans’, who dominated the region.

Formerly a quiet Greek village, Gölyazı,has recently become a magnet for white-collar people looking for peace and quiet on the weekends.

Boating on Lake Ulubat is another entertainment option in Gölyazı. Additionally, visitors can see for themselves the hundreds-year-old Crying Sycamore tree located in the village.

Kilitbahir village is in the Eceabat district of Çanakkale. The view of the picturesque village dominates the Dardanelles Strait.

The village, where green and blue merge in perfect harmony, will make you dizzy with its perfect view.

The world-famous Çıralı village of Antalya is located at the foot of Mount Olympos. It is a wonder of nature with its lush mountain view on one side and the deep blue sea of the Mediterranean on the other…

All the lights are turned off at night on Çıralı coast where caretta carettas come to lay eggs.

Çıralı, with its wonderful sea, exquisite mountain air, calm sandy beach and orange groves, is an indispensable place for village travelers.

Şirince, located in the Selçuk district of İzmir, is an old Greek village that has preserved some of its Western spirit.

Şirince, which maintains its untouched charm, is a rare beauty with its narrow and clean streets, white and aesthetic architecture, cosy Greek houses and steep slopes.

Şirince, a charming village like its meaning in Turkish, is a must-see for those who enjoy the “roads less traveled.”

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