Unique Nature Vacation in Mount Ida

Mount Ida - Yesilyurt Village: Not only Turkey but also the world's second place with the highest oxygen content in the air, located in the north of the Gulf of Edremit, Biga-hotels">Biga Peninsula is the mountain range, Kaz or Ida Mountains.

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Text: Izim Bozada

In the region, the vastness of the forested area has led to denser settlement areas. One of my favorite places, Yeşilyurt Village, is a unique village consisting of 90 stone houses located in this region. For centuries, the finest examples of stonemasonry have been found in this shade. In mythology, it is said that the first beauty contest was held in Yeşilyurt Village.

The climate of Yeşilyurt Village and Mount Ida generally bears the characteristics of the Aegean and Mediterranean climates. It is said that its air is beneficial for respiratory tract and many other diseases.

Formerly known as Büyük Çetmi, Yeşilyurt Village in Çanakkale is thought to have a history of 700 years. The village, where Greeks and Turks lived together for centuries, offers an Aegean and Mediterranean atmosphere with its stone houses, cobblestone streets, wide village square, historic mosque, olive groves, pine forests, cypress trees in its cemetery, and various fruit trees.

The Greek population left the village and migrated to Greece in 1924 during the population exchange, and Turks from Greece settled in their place. Yeşilyurt Village, located 2.5 km from the sea and 500 meters inland from the Çanakkale Road, is one of the rare places where mountain and sea air can be experienced together.

Mount Ida, known as Mount Ida in ancient times, is a mountain famous for its myths. Its name is mentioned in mythology to refer to Mount Ida in Crete, where Zeus was born. Therefore, the mountain has an important place in Greek mythology.

Here, in Homer's "Iliad", it is mentioned as "Mount Ida with a thousand springs." Homer frequently mentions Mount Ida in the Iliad as "a mountain with abundant springs and the mother of wild animals." According to legend, the famous beauty contest that led to the Trojan War was held here in Yeşilyurt Village, Zeus was born here, the gods watched the Trojan War from here, and Aphrodite fell in love for the first time here.

On a hill dominating a wide area south of Adatepe village, north of Küçükkuyu, there is a temple called "Zeus Altar." It is rumored that the great Zeus made love to Aphrodite on this hill and also managed the war.

In addition to the gods and Troy legends, there are also legends related to the region such as Sarıkız and Hasan Boğuldu. There is even a story by our famous writer Sabahattin Ali called "Hasan Boğuldu," which tells only the legend related to this region. Cevat Şakir, known as the Fisherman of Halicarnassus, frequently uses the name of Mount Ida in his works.

Assos (Behramkale) is a fascinating region with the famous philosophers Aristotle and Plato having lived there for a while, famous for its olives, olive oil, its ice-cold sea, tranquility, and the ancient city of Apollon with the ancient Athena Temple built on a basalt hill.

Located within pine trees that contain abundant oxygen, Kazdağları, situated in a canyon full of history, nature, valleys, and canyons, offers a healthy holiday experience throughout the year. The beauties of Kazdağları, which are even the subject of legends, have now spread abroad. As a result, numerous domestic and foreign tourists visit Kazdağları throughout the year.

Located within the borders of Edremit district of Çanakkale, Kazdağları was declared a national park in the 1990s and placed under protection. This is why there is no settlement at the top of Kazdağları. The boutique hotels of Kazdağları are also located on the slopes of the mountain or in nearby towns.

Especially suitable for nature walks, Kazdağları hotels offer many opportunities for fresh air and clean food in their kitchens. If you have decided to stay in Kazdağları, it would be useful to visit our website for affordable price options and reservation opportunities for the most suitable Kazdağları Yeşilyurt Village hotel for you. You can find hotel prices on our website. Have a healthy and oxygen-filled holiday in advance...

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Places to Visit in Kazdağları

Whatever is said for Kazdağları, one of the rare oxygen reserves not only in our country but also in the world, is not enough. When you look at it as a name, Kazdağları, which is spread over an area as small as a mountain but is actually filled with natural beauties, camping areas, historical and mythological figures, are places that you should spend more than a day to visit. We advise you not to rush to explore.

First among the places to see is Hasanboğuldu Waterfall. Hasanboğuldu, where a real story took place and is the subject of books and movies, is a visually beautiful place with icy water flowing through the rocks between the mountains.

Continuing from waterfalls, Pınarbaşı and Sütüven Waterfalls are other natural beauties that must be seen. Today, they are quite popular with their picnic areas.

Climbing Sarıkız Hill and learning the story of Sarıkız accompanied by a magnificent view, and watching the panorama of Ayvalık-Midilli together with the Edremit Gulf is a must.

There are very beautiful villages around Kazdağları National Park, which remained from the Greeks and were formed by the Turks. These are Çamlıbel Village, Kızılkeçili Village, and Adatepe Village. Magnificent places that offer you the fusion of restored Greek architecture with Turkish architecture. Take a stroll in these stone streets and try the natural ice creams, and have tea in the peaceful tea gardens.

There is also a beautiful exhibition in Kazdağları. Ethnography Gallery of Tahtakuşlar Village. Be sure to visit and see the works up close. After seeing the clearest state of the forest and water in Darıdere Nature Park. You can store plenty of oxygen by visiting the Şahindere Canyon, which is more than 20 km long during your walk.

If you are interested in history, you can visit the Ancient City of Antandros.

There is also a magnificent natural terrace known as the Zeus Altar here. It is located at the entrance of Adatepe Village. Since the road is a bit rough, if you come by shuttle, there is a bit of walking distance but you are greeted with a magnificent view that overlooks the Aegean Sea through the forest. We recommend that you do not leave without seeing this place. There is an altar here where offerings are made to Zeus, which is mentioned in ancient mythology. Be sure to watch the view of the Edremit Gulf from here and take plenty of landscape photos.

What to Do in Kazdağları

When you come to Yeşilyurt Village, situated at the foot of the legendary Mount Ida, you will find more history and culture-filled activities waiting for you. You can see the Zeus Altar located on the peaks of Mount Ida and accessed first by going to Küçükkuyu. Today, the altar, which is only a rock in place, has become a temple of wishes with the wish cloths tied to the tree by the visitors. But nevertheless, when you go there, know that it is the place of Zeus, the god of gods, and the world's first beauty contest was held in those lands and around.

If you like, you can visit Assos, Ayvacık, Küçükkuyu Port, and Edremit city and enjoy swimming in the sea if the season is appropriate, shop around.

In Yeşilyurt Village, you can take a nice walk within the village. You can take photos of centuries-old plane trees, old stone houses, and chat with the locals. You can also plan a beautiful nature walk that includes Kazdağları. Along your walking route, you can see Kazdağları National Park and Mıhlı Creek. Mıhlı Waterfall, with its Roman-era arched bridge, lush nature, pond, and the wonderful waterfall flowing into this pond, is worth seeing. You can see many small or large waterfalls.

You can go on a jeep safari tour in Kazdağları.

You can enjoy a wonderful fish meal at Hasanaki Fish Restaurant in Altınoluk and Alp Fish Restaurant in Küçükkuyu if you are fond of fresh fish and appetizers. You should taste the flavor of trout, which is the specialty of the region. The salads of the Şelale Restaurant, located on Şahin Hill in Altınoluk, are legendary! The view of the restaurant, which is located on a slope overlooking the Edremit Gulf, is also beautiful!

If you want all the islands from Midilli to Cunda to be under your feet, you should go to Sefa Tepesi Restaurant. After eating at the famous restaurant known for its barbecue meats, don't forget to enjoy shisha.

Where to Eat in Kazdağları

Every food that comes in front of you in Yeşilyurt Village is organic, natural, and grown by the villagers.

You must drink fresh, freshly milked village milk at the breakfast of the hotel where you are staying. You can find flavors that you cannot find in big cities in the breakfasts of Yeşilyurt. All kinds of olives that come in front of you are olives from the village trees, all of which are naturally fleshy and oily olives. The olive oil is produced by the villagers from the olives in the village.

In the village, you can find many types of herbs, salads, and vegetable dishes cooked with olive oil. The village also has a very famous pot cheese. After boiling and fermenting the milk, it is pressed into earthen pots. The pot buried in the ground is removed three months later, and the cheese is eaten with pleasure. If you wish, you can also find basket cheese in the village.

In addition to cheese, you can also find healthy honeys produced by the villagers in Yeşilyurt Village. Some local homemade dishes are as follows: stuffed squash blossoms, pastry, hunter's pie, askalubrus, mürdük soup, sarımsak, and black-eyed peas, octopus salad, hummus, samphire tea, etc.

In Yeşilyurt Village; Having breakfast at Refika cafe and visiting Ayten's place is one of the places you must visit and have breakfast. In addition, stuffed squash blossoms are also fabulous. You must also visit @cakirkahvalti home near there. Also, do not neglect to have fish in Güre beach. Don't go back without eating homemade pancakes and dumplings at Han Cafe in Yeşilyurt Village. Also, you can visit Kekik Cafe, which is open in Yeşilyurt Village and has a charming structure, during the summers.

Hasanaki Fish Restaurant in Altınoluk and Alp Fish Restaurant in Küçükkuyu are must-visit places if you are fond of fresh fish and appetizers. You should taste trout, the taste of the region. The salads of Şelale Restaurant, located on Şahin Hill in Altınoluk, are legendary! Don't forget to take plenty of landscape photos after eating at the restaurant, which is located on a slope overlooking the Edremit Gulf!

If you want all the islands from Midilli to Cunda to be under your feet, you should go to Sefa Tepesi Restaurant. After eating at the famous restaurant known for its barbecue meats, don't forget to enjoy shisha.

How to Get to Kazdağları

If you are coming to the region by bus, you can come to Edremit and then reach Yeşilyurt Village using the urban transportation facilities.

If you are coming with your own car and coming to Yeşilyurt Village from Izmir, you can reach the village by turning from the Yeşilyurt Village sign 3 kilometers after passing  Küçükkuyu. If you are coming from the Çanakkale side, after passing the Ayvacık district, you need to continue for about 30 km. You can enter the village from the left side of the road.

 Those coming from Ankara and Istanbul can use the Bursa Road. You can also reach Yeşilyurt Village through Balıkesir. Although the journey is a bit long, it doesn't matter much.

 If you come from Istanbul Europe side or Tekirdağ, you can cross from Çanakkale Kilitbahir or Lapseki by motorboats or ferries.

If you are coming with your own car, here are some road information: 

o Istanbul - Yeşilyurt Village is approximately 515 kilometers and takes 7 and a half hours. 

o Bursa - Yeşilyurt Village is approximately 290 kilometers and takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. 

o Ankara - Yeşilyurt Village is approximately 675 kilometers and takes 9 hours and 10 minutes.

o Izmir - Yeşilyurt Village is approximately 225 kilometers and takes 4 hours and 15 minutes

o Eskişehir - Yeşilyurt Village is approximately 440 kilometers and takes 6 hours and 20 minutes."