Itinerary
Three days on the peninsula
How to spend a first visit without spending it in the car: one bay, one town, one long dinner per day.
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Stays
A stay on the peninsula is usually one of three things: a small restored house in Alaçatı, a beach hotel on the Ilıca or southern coast, or a villa with space and a car. Each implies a different day. We look for places with a point of view — architecture, siting, service that feels personal — rather than a star count.
Our stays selection is currently being curated.
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The beaches worth the drive
The peninsula has sand on one side and rock on the other. Which you want depends on the day you have in mind.
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Eating
How to eat well in Alaçatı
The village has more restaurants per street than anywhere on the peninsula. A little structure helps.
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