Showing posts with label wine tasting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wine tasting. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Charming villages of the Aegean 2 : Bozcaada



     "God created Tenedos so people could lead longer lives" said Heredotus. Bozcaada really is an extraordinary heaven with its streets adorned with oleander, begonia and honeysuckle. It features local wines, historical fortress, clean sea and warm - hearted people... 



 
  Bozcaada's Greek  and Turkish traditions have greatly influenced the island's culture.  Throug the island's longtime  Greek residents moved away, Bozcaada's Greek district still retains its original street plan and traditional Greek homes.  The Turkish district has a completely diffrent look and feel with beautiful mosques, narrow streets, fountains and hammams.









   Once you get to Bozcaada, all you may want to do is eat some divine local food, swirl some Turkish wine or rakı and relax on the beach or in a white - washed chair


    

   
    The island’s town center is divided into Greek and Turkish sections, referring to the groups who originally built the districts. You’ll see a mosque and Ottoman architecture on one side and an old church with a tall clock tower and white-washed houses like you find in Greece on the other side. 












  Bozcaada is known for its Turkish wines, so you can sample the likes of Talay, Corvus and Çamlıbağ in the city center.


 

   Try some of the amazing local food! The island's gastronomy reflects the culinary traditions of 500 years of Turkish - Greek cohabitation. 













  Çayır Plajı, Ayazma, Akvaryum and Tuzburnu Plajı, are also good places to take a dip in the crystalline water. 







If you find yourself in Turkey and you’re craving a taste of island life, make time for Bozcaada...

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Charming villages of the Aegean 1 : Şirince


    When a group of room feeling the harsh living conditions of the City of Ephesus climbed the mountains, they discovered Şirince, a secret heaven. To keep its beauty a secret, they called this heavenly place "Çirkince"( Ugly). People from diffrent cultures and beliefs lived in peace and understanding here for centuries under the shadows of century - old trees. With plenty of valleys, waterfalls, vineyards and bird chirping, the village offers a fairy tale- like vacation to those who love peace and silence. Don't leave here without tasting the homemade fruit wine... 

Highlights of the Sirince:



  • Tasting the homemade fruit wine 
  • Visiting St Johns church which is being restored
  • Tasting olives and olive oil and buying hand made olive oil soap
  • Visiting the restored Orthodox church with fountain and statue of the Virgin Mary
  • Shopping in the  market street