While many visitors are drawn to Turkey for its southern beaches and inviting coves, those in the know also come for scenic train routes, hikes through cave cities and traditional taverns surrounded by ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine relics.
This region in central Turkey is an upside-down world: there are as many as 60 subterranean cities, while its terrestrial landscape resembles the interior of a cave system, covered in stalagmite-like rock pillars known as ‘fairy chimneys’. They’re caused by wind erosion but are named for the folkloric belief that they were created by the who live beneath the ground.
Urla's dry, sunny climate and soil rich in clay and limestone makes for the perfect winemaking conditions. The region is home to one of Turkey's premier wine routes, the Urla Bağ Yolu.Though not widely known for its vineyards, Turkey is home to some of the earliest winemaking sites in history — and there are winery routes showcasing the country’s best cellar doors, keeping this legacy alive.
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