By: Yolduslerim On: 28 October 2020
Peaceful villages to visit at the weekend
Things to do in each of Turkey, many villages present to be seen. While the natural beauties of our country's villages give a different peace of mind, their historical features also offer a pleasant stroll. You should definitely include these natural wonder villages that you can visit by making a weekend getaway or visiting during your holiday in your travel plans.
Sirince:
Turkey's most famous village for the Smurfs think we can say. It deserves this reputation in our opinion. Its two-storey houses and narrow streets with cobblestone make you feel in a different place. Buying local products sold in the bazaar of the village, which is very famous for its flavors, is a moment that all local and foreign tourists do not miss when leaving Şirince. Drinking gummy Turkish coffee unique to the Aegean will take away all your tiredness. You should definitely try gum jams. Although it is a village that can be visited in all seasons, it is very enjoyable to tour the streets of Şirince in spring and summer. Also, Ephesus Ancient City, one of the most important ancient cities in the world, is very close to Şirince. When you go to tour the village, we definitely recommend you to visit the ancient city.
Birgi:
The Aegean Region is famous for its villages as well as for its sea and holiday resorts. One of the cutest villages is Birgi, which is connected to İzmir's Ödemiş district. You can find many traces of Ottoman culture in this village. The colors of the mansions you will see on a peaceful walk and the beauty of the woodwork in the houses amaze you. The great plane trees and chestnut trees in the village have been standing for hundreds of years. For this reason, we can say that it is one of the most beautifully protected villages in our country. Historical monuments and mansions such as Ulucami, Karaoğlu Mosque, Derviş Ağa Mosque must be seen.
Cumalıkızık:
Another one of Turkey's most beautiful villages Bursa / Cumalikizik. It is estimated that people living in the surrounding villages in the past came to this village for Friday prayers. The village from the Ottoman period creates the feeling that it has returned to this period. There are even people still living in the traditional architecture of the village. You can experience the village atmosphere in the best way by having a village breakfast and taking local products handcrafted by the locals of the village. Since it is very easy to go from the surrounding provinces, you can become a regular and go every weekend. We can reach it in a short time by bus.
Kilitbahir:
Kilitbahir, one of the most important points of Çanakkale Victory, is a village intertwined with history. You can see the traces of epics on the stones and soil of every street, corner. While visiting this village, you will be both sad and proud. You will remember the sacrifices made by our martyrs and be grateful to them again and again. The Bosphorus view of the village is also quite beautiful. You can definitely visit the Namazgah Bastion in this village, which is located at one of the narrowest points of the Dardanelles Strait. We also recommend that you visit Gallipoli.
Kayaköy:
Kayaköy, where the Greeks lived during the Ottoman Empire years, is one of the villages we recommend you to see. As it was emptied after the population exchange, it is waiting for its visitors like a museum today. While many local and foreign tourists wander among the old houses in the village, they witness the traces of those who lived here years ago. Night tours are also organized in this village, and you should definitely try these night tours for a holiday experience you have never experienced before.
Adatepe:
Adatepe, on the foothills of the oxygen-filled Kaz Mountains, can make you forget your whole life with its lush nature and unique environment. This village is one of the cleanest air in that place in Turkey. While visiting this place, one really wants to leave his life behind and settle in this village. Many people realize this dream and migrate here. After visiting Adatepe, you should visit Yesilyurt Village.
Yaniklar Village:
As we said, just because there are villages you can visit during your holidays, you can go to Yanıklar Village like this. If you are going on holiday in Fethiye and its surroundings, be sure to add Yanıklar Village to your route. This village, about 10 kilometers from Fethiye, is full of citrus orchards. You will admire the view amidst the fragrances of citrus fruits. Also the sea is very beautiful.
Kaleköy:
Kaleköy, connected to Antalya, is a village that can be preferred by those who do not want to get away from the sea and the sun while enjoying peaceful moments in nature. You can see the historical ancient ruins in the village and take a cultural tour or go on nature walks. In the village where green and blue are together, you will feel as if you are inside a postcard.
Uçhisar:
There are many beautiful villages in Cappadocia, the land of beautiful horses. Even these villages are now towns. Uçhisar is one of the township villages. You should definitely watch the view from Uçhisar Castle, where you can see Cappadocia panoramically.