We are here again with a list of places that will make you forget all your troubles!. Although touristic places usually come to mind when it comes to Izmir, there are many beautiful villages hidden from the busy life of the city. These villages can make you plan your retirement in these villages before you even know it. Let's take a look at these beautiful villages, of which some are known as “Slow food” villages and some are even on the UNESCO list.
Barbaros is a secluded, inland village. Formerly known as Başköy, it is 24 km from Urla and 48 km from Izmir. The stone houses, festivals, and the people's commitment to a sustainable environment have made this village even more interesting.
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Scarecrows (locally known as hollows), the symbol of the village, have been instrumental in the emergence of Türkiye's first thematic festival. The aim of the festival, where villagers who value agriculture and culture exhibit and compete with the scarecrows they have made by collective labor, is to create a production environment and to encourage young people to return to the villages. While you are in the village, don't forget to visit the Barbaros Village Labor, Culture and Art House.
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Located 2 hours away from the center of Izmir, Gölcük Village, which is connected to Ödemiş, is a chilly village located at an altitude of 1100... The village, which almost hides itself among the Bozdağ Mountains, is the epitome of peace with its lake and plateau!
When we think of lakes and plateaus, the first thing that comes to mind is the Black Sea, but this place is located right in the heart of the Aegean and it is 9-10 degrees cooler than other regions. If you want to embrace the sea-sand-sun trio of Izmir with a cooling, breezy wind, this village is for you. If you visit Gölcük Village, you can fish in the atmosphere where green and blue meet, and take walks with a unique view on the trail around the tree-covered lake.
Among the most popular Izmir villages, the name of Şirince village has constantly changed over the years. Kirkice, Kirkince and Çirkince are just some of them. Since the first years of the Republic, the name of the village has changed many times, and was finally changed to Şirince by the then Governor of Izmir.
Built on fertile soil, the village welcomes thousands of visitors from both domestic and foreign countries with its unique Rum houses, vineyards and olive trees. It has also recently become an Insta-tourism route with its narrow cobbled streets and rows of stone houses. When you come to Şirince village, you should definitely visit the Mathematics Village.
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The history of Bademli Village of the province of Dikili dates back to 190 BC. The village, formerly known as Angelos, has historical sites, a deep blue sea and olive trees that make it a beauty that beats the famous holiday resorts. Just across the village, Kalem Island, known as the Maldives of the Aegean, awaits its visitors with all its beauty. The village has developed itself so much that it has its theater, library and museum.
The sea of Bademli is really beautiful and swimming in the turquoise color of the sea will do you good. You can choose Zindancık Bay with its fine and white sand and Klik Bay if you are planning to camp. Those who want to be out of sight can go to Hayıtlı Bay, and those who prefer to heal with thermal water can choose Bademli Sea Spa. Before leaving this beautiful village of Dikili, don't forget to drink the village's famous grove juice.
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Germiyan Village, named after the Germiyanogullari Principality during the Ottoman period, is the first settlement in Türkiye to join the 'Slow Food' movement. The hidden gem is a village in Çeşme district of Izmir. Since Germiyan Village is close to the most famous holiday resorts of the region, it is approximately 24 kilometers from the center of Çeşme and 15 kilometers from Alaçatı, which consequently has made this village even more popular.
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The “slow food” movement aims to preserve and pass on traditional flavors and produce. The movement also aims to consume only natural and organic foods without additives. The inhabitants of Germiyan Village joined this movement and started making bread from sourdough, not consuming seasonal products and growing vegetables in their own fields.
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Kozbeyli is a village where you can experience the tranquil village life. The village, with its history of at least 600 years, stone houses dating back to the Greeks, and a mosque with a great view, offers you the best dibek coffee you can drink in the village café... Although it is just starting to be recognized, it would not be wrong to say that it is already the new abode of boutique businesses and artist workshops in the vicinity.
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Located 73 kilometers from Izmir Center and 20 kilometers from Foça Center, when you come to Kozbeyli village, photographing the Rum houses, climbing to see the village mosque with a magnificent view, taking photos and taking a break in the village café for a break and drinking the famous dibek coffee should be on your list. If you find it open, don't forget to visit the art workshops in the village square.
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Formerly known as Ağalarsekidir, this village is one of the largest villages of Karaburun District, Like all Karaburun villages, it was founded far from the sea. It is 3 kilometers away from the coast. There are 3 things to do when you come to Kösedere village; to see the historical mosque and historical stone house streets, to drink tea in the historical village café and to taste Kösedere cuisine.
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The village of Kösedere is a place that has started to reclaim its ancient viticulture heritage. Olives and grapes have been at the forefront of agriculture in the region as they were thousands of years. This has led the village to organize the Grape Festival every year in the third week of August. We recommend that you do not leave the village without tasting other delicacies such as the famous Öküz Meatballs, Hurma Olives, Aegean Herbs, Peksimet, Kösedere Ravioli, Masır Pastry, Çullama, Zıngata, Bazına, Cizlembe, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Çiğ Sarma, and Sıra with Meat.
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Lübbey, a Turkmen village located on the slopes of Bozdağ Mountains in the Ödemiş district of İzmir, is known as the ghost village of Türkiye. The place where the village is located has been home to many people and principalities. The problems that started with the electricity problem in the village in the recent past were coupled with economic reasons, and migration became an inevitable end.
If you want to visit Lübbey village, there are 4 monumental buildings and 44 civil architecture examples in the village. The village has been declared a protected area with its chestnut trees, historical houses, a centuries-old mosque without domes and minarets, and an abandoned atmosphere.
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