17 Kasım 2015 Salı

Introducing Bay of Edremit

Introducing Bay of Edremit

Some 23km from Behramkale, the coastal road meets the 550 Hwy, which then runs east along the north shore of the Bay of Edremit.
Turn left here, towards Ayvacık, and head 4km northwest into the hills to reach the village of Yeşilyurt, set among pine forests and olive groves. The yellow stone walls of many restored houses have been beautifully enhanced by red brick and wood, and the picturesque village offers plenty of boutique hotels including the lovely Öngen Country Hotel with 30 rooms perched high above Yeşilyurt at the end of a steep, cobbled road.
Back on the coastal highway, pause in Küçükkuyu to inspect the excellent Adatepe Zeytinyağı Museum, housed in an old olive-oil factory and explaining the process of making olive oil. The neighbouring shop is excellent and very comprehensive, selling olive oil and every olive-oil product known to man (and woman).
From Küçükkuyu, head 4km northeast into the forested hills to visit the pretty village of Adatepe, a cluster of restored stone houses below a lizard-like rock formation said to be Zeus’ ancient altar. The area is great for walking, with waterfalls, plunge pools for swimming and, near the falls at Başdeğirmen, a Roman bridge. At the top of Adatepe you’ll find the blissfully tranquil Hünnap Han, a restored country pile with nine traditionally decorated rooms, a lovely garden and stone courtyard.
Buses stop in Küçükkuyu every hour en route to Çanakkale (₺20) and İzmir (₺23). A taxi from Küçükkuyu to Adatepe or Yeşilyurt costs ₺20. In summer, dolmuşes run to Behramkale (₺8, one hour); a taxi costs ₺50.
The road continues east, past hillside after hillside of holiday villages, hotels and second-home developments. From Güre, follow the brown signpost and head 2.5km north into the hills to find Alibey Kudar Etnografya Galerisi in Tahtakuşlar village. Jumbled exhibits such as a domed tent frame and ancient wagon provide an insight into the local villages


Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/turkey/bay-of-edremit#ixzz3rnDBGtvv

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