Places for Quiet Holidays in Turkey: Since the danger of coronavirus has not yet passed, quiet places will decorate the holiday routes this summer. How would you like to take a glance at holiday destinations away from the crowd, where you can get plenty of fresh air, intertwined with both the sea and nature?
Places for Quiet Holidays in Turkey
- Assos
Assos, one of the quiet holiday paradises of the North Aegean, offers its visitors a wonderful holiday experience with its peaceful atmosphere. Assos, which is one of the ideal places to stand out from the crowd of big cities and relax, is connected to the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. Famous for its historical harbor and stone houses, Assos stands out with Assos Ancient City, which is 200 meters above sea level. If you want to witness an unforgettable view, I recommend you to visit the ancient city close to sunset. Kadırga Bay, Sivrice Bay and Sokakağzı are among the quietest corners of Assos. You can enjoy the sea and the sun all day, and in the evening you can have a stomach feast with delicious seafood and Aegean meze.
- Gokceada
Unlike Bozcaada, a pleasant holiday awaits you in Gökçeada, which always preserves its calmness. Gökçeada, which is chosen as one of the quiet cities (Cittaslow) in our country, offers the opportunity to have a holiday in the summer without getting overwhelmed with its always breezy air. Greek villages take first place among the popular sightseeing stops of the island. You can take a photo tour in the historical streets of Zeytinliköy, Kaleköy, and Tepeköy, and taste the island’s famous mastic pudding in the village coffee shop. If you like diving, I would like to remind you that Turkey’s first and only underwater national park is located in Gökçeada. Aydıncık Bay, Laz Beach, Yıldızkoy, Secret Harbor, Marmaros are among the most beautiful beaches where you can swim.
- Lgneada
İğneada, which is one of the ideal routes for weekend holidays with its proximity to Istanbul, has a unique nature. İğneada Longoz Forests, one of Turkey’s largest longoz forests, reveal thousands of shades of green while enchanting nature lovers. After a pleasant walk in the forest, you can take a canoe tour in Mert Lake and take unique nature photos. While the kilometer-long İğneada Beach welcomes sea lovers in the summer months, Begendik Village, Limanköy, Kıyıköy and Dupnisa Cave are among the places worth seeing.
Recommended Places for Those Who Want to Rest their Head on Vacation
- Dalyan
Dalyan is a quiet holiday stop in Muğla where nature and history are intertwined. Located at the meeting point of the Aegean and the Mediterranean, Dalyan is extremely rich in terms of sightseeing. The ancient city of Kaunos, Dalyan, which was one of the important port cities in ancient times, can be the first stop of your trip. The acropolis and theater of the ancient city, which you can visit free of charge with the Müzekart, have survived until today. Lycian Rock Tombs are one of the historical points that should be seen in Dalyan. I suggest you join the boat tour to see and photograph the rock tombs in the best way. Iztuzu Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful beaches not only in Turkey but also in Europe, is a magnificent natural wonder with its 4.5-kilometer coast.
- Koycegiz
Standing out with its calm and peaceful atmosphere for those who are tired of Muğla’s popular holiday resorts, Köyceğiz is located approximately 50 kilometers from Marmaris. Köyceğiz Lake is a freshwater lake that enchants its visitors with its picturesque view. In addition to boat trips on the lake, non-motorized water sports can also be done. Ekincik Bay, which welcomes sea enthusiasts with its sparkling water, and the Sultaniye Hot Springs, which date back thousands of years, are among the routes you should visit when you come to Köyceğiz. In the summer months, you can stop by Yuvarlakçay, which is preferred for its coolness, and have a picnic in Gökçeova Lake at the foot of Sandras Mountain.
