To retire and settle in a seaside town... Who doesn't dream of that? Especially those who have lived in crowded cities for a long time dream of settling in a small town when they retire. We have compiled 10 towns that will help you get away from the noise, traffic, high-rise buildings and stress of city life...
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Kozbeyli village in the district of Foça is a great choice with its historical buildings, calm lifestyle and peaceful atmosphere.
The lush green town of Izmir, the pearl of the Aegean, which attracts attention with its stone houses, welcomes its guests with its magnificent nature, must-see mosque and dibek coffee. Naturally, those who visit Kozbeyli cannot give up the tranquility here.
The town of Foça is located approximately 85 kilometers from the center of Izmir. With its fresh air, it offers everything you cannot find in city life.
Behram, also known as Behramkale, is a village in the Ayvacik district of Çanakkale.
You will be immersed in history and nature in Behram, which is famous for the ancient city of Assos, an important port city bearing the traces of the Archaic period, and the Temple of Athena. Located 92 kilometers from Çanakkale city center and 15 kilometers from Ayvacık district center, Behram is bordered by Tuzla Stream to the north and the Greek island of Lesbos with the Edremit Gulf to the south.
In Turkey, it is one of the places where you are closest to the Greek border. Let's also say in advance that it has a beauty that you will not be able to leave due to its location where green and blue meet.
Güzelçamlı, one of the locations with the highest amount of oxygen in the world, is connected to the Kuşadası district of Aydın. The town, which has witnessed history, was the congress center of city-states during the Ionian period. Called Panionion at that time, Güzelçamlı hosts Greek, Persian, Ottoman and Turkish heritage together.
You can enjoy the unique and untouched nature in this beautiful town, which includes historical sites such as the Pastor's House, the old church, the castle and the Kurşunlu Monastery.
The history of Göcek town dates back to the Lycians period. Tlos Ancient City, one of the important settlements of the Lycians, is also in Göcek. Göcek, which allows its visitors to connect with the past with its tombs, theaters and baths, is connected to the Fethiye district of Muğla. The name of this place comes from the community named Göçek who lived in this region in the past.
It is possible to reach Göcek by land, air and sea. Located only 99 kilometers from the center of Muğla, Göcek is a bit crowded in the summer months!
This town, which is connected to the Seferihisar district of Izmir, is generally preferred by summer residents. Unlike tourist towns, it is not possible to come across entertainment venues that continue until the morning. For those who want to spend a peaceful and quiet life, Akarca, which is about 66 kilometers from the center of Izmir, is almost perfect.
Ice-cold sea, calm and serene beaches... It is the right choice for those who wish to lead a peaceful life.
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This town, which is named Çukurbağ because it is more hollow than the settlement of the village, is connected to Kaş district of Antalya. The peninsula, which is home to many historical ruins, tombs and wineries from the time of the Lycians, is located south of Kaş Marina.
It would not be wrong to say that this town, which has grafted olive trees over a thousand years old, was involved in olive cultivation in the past. Çukurbağ Peninsula, which is 183 kilometers from Antalya and 11 kilometers from Kaş, was declared a “Natural Site Sustainable Conservation and Controlled Use Area” in 2018.
Küçükköy, located in the Ayvalık district of Balıkesir province, is for those looking for a quiet and calm place. Transformed in 1970 from a village to a town, Küçükköy is 8 kilometers from Ayvalık city center.
It is also very close to the endless Sarımsaklı and Badavut beaches. Neighboring Devil's Table, Cennet Hill and Cunda Island and Ayvalık's 22 islands, Küçükköy, formerly known as 'Yeniçarohori', will attract you with its stone buildings and natural beauties. If you eat Bosnian pastry in Küçükköy and attend the Teferic festivities, you will never be able to get away from here again.
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Turunç is known for being an old fishing town. There are many citrus trees and fruits in the town. This place, which is connected to Marmaris district of Muğla, is at the point where blue and green meet with its blue flag award-winning sea.
Many places, such as Turunç Beach, Amos Ancient City, are waiting for you to go to Turunç and visit. Here you can find peace in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea at the Aegean land border. In addition, Turunç is 20 kilometers from Marmaris and 4 kilometers from Amos Ancient City.
Located between Izmir and Ayvalik, Bademli Village is surrounded by olive trees. Bademli, which has unique bays such as Hayıtlı Bay, Zindancık Bay, Killik Bay, is located 2 hours from Izmir and 1 hour from Ayvalık.
Bademli, the dream of those who want to spend their retirement in an Aegean town, is on the southwest coast of Dikili.
Akyaka, located in the Ula district of Muğla, is one of Turkey’s important tourism centers. It sits at the eastern end of the Gulf of Gökova, on the southern side of Sakartepe Mountain.
With attractions such as the Azmak River, Akyaka Harbor, Akyaka Beach, Azmak Rock Tombs, and Çınar Beach, Akyaka is famous for being a charming holiday town.