3-Day Route in Türkiye’s Cittaslow Members

Türkiye embodies various natural beauties and a rich cultural heritage in every part of the country.

Cittaslow members in Türkiye offer a harmonious blend of nature and culture, with a tranquil ambience and deep-rooted history.

Hit the road to explore the daily life of Türkiye's Cittaslow members, along with the cultural diversity and natural beauty.

This 3-day route creates unforgettable memories that you will cherish as happy moments throughout your life journey.

9 Points

1000 km

15 h

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Gökçeada in Çanakkale, the only cittaslow island of the world, awaits you with stunning sea views, rich traditions, and a peaceful daily life. This island is the perfect spot for kitesurfers and summer lovers along the Marmara Sea.

With its steady and strong winds, Gökçeada welcomes beginner and advanced kitesurfers. You can take lessons to learn the basics while also enjoying a great time. Also, you can relish in Aydıncık Beach, Laz Cove Beach, or Secret Harbour Beach. Swimming in the clear waters and sunbathing on the golden sands will feel like living in a summer dream.

If you’re looking for a cultural trip, Gökçeada’s historical fabric and culinary culture are suitable for history enthusiasts. Wander through the streets surrounded by stone houses that reflect the traditional Rum (Anatolian Greek) and Turkish architecture. Adorned with the pink-purple flowers and blue-white Aegean aesthetic, these streets enchant the photographers.

Visit the monasteries and churches to feel their spiritual and mystical ambience. You can also indulge in local, delicious dishes during the evening while watching the sun melt into the sea. Fresh seafood, especially octopus dishes, mezes, and locally made wines, will make your evening even better. Lastly, taste efibadem kurabiyesi (local almond cookie), which is unique to the island, as a dessert.

After enjoying Gökçeada, you can drive to Foça in İzmir, which is 5 hours away from Çanakkale. In this Cittaslow town, once an old fishing village, you can wake to a peaceful day that refreshes your mind, body, and soul.

You can start the day with a perfect Turkish breakfast and taste the famous local delights of İzmir. Boyoz, Kumru, Tulum cheese, olives, and organic fruit jams give you the energy that will keep you fresh all day long.

After wandering through cobblestone streets lined with historic stone houses, you can hit the road to the beautiful Mersinaki Beach for relaxing, swimming, and sunbathing. For the rest of the day, visit Phokaia Ancient City to explore the ancient remnants and travel back in time. Also, you should see the magical Siren Rocks that inspired myths and legends.

End your day with an elegant restaurant along the Aegean Sea. You can taste the delicious local cuisine of Foça while enjoying the breathtaking sunset views of this amazing Cittaslow member.

You will reach Finike in Antalya with a 6-hour drive from Foça to feel the summer dream in the Turkish Riviera. Finike is a world-famous town with its citrus fruits, especially oranges, that is nourished by the Mediterranean’s fertile lands and warm sunshine.

You should visit the orange gardens and taste fruit jams, desserts, and other local delights. If you’re interested in the area’s history and ancient Lycian civilisation, visit the ancient remnants of Arykanda and Limyra. Wandering through these ancient cities, you will experience the nostalgic aesthetics of Finike.

After exploring the tranquil ambience of this town, you should go to one of the seaside restaurants to taste the unique dishes of Mediterranean cuisine and see the amazing sunset view of the city. End your route with this amazing landscape while the taste of the delicious food still lingers on your palate.