Akyaka Town Turkey

The Aegean province of Muğla’s Akyaka town, which was admitted to the International Slow City Association (Cittaslow) in 2010, has been preparing to be included in the UNESCO list for protection of its cultural heritage and its biological diversity. Akyaka’s tourist facilities include 2,200 hotel beds and a tent camping area suitable for 400 people. Most visitors find their way to Akyaka for the Nail Çakırhan House and Azmak Stream, which is a great location for scuba diving.

Akyaka House

Ottoman architecture in the Mugla houses as seen in the wood handcrafted shutters, balconies, doors and roof

Azmak River

Azmak is the name in short of a short but deep stream which joins the sea in Akyaka and formed by springs extending about two miles from East to West. Its depth allows boats to ascend it for a considerable distance and the richness of its underwater fauna made it a favorite spot for daily boat tours around Akyaka and for scuba diving. The water is cold and slightly salty due its level course with the sea across the plain, but watercress and celery thrive in Azmak and restaurants along its course

Azmak Boat Trip

Away from the coast, the Azmak meanders through the verdant countryside of fields and woodlands. To experience this unique natural setting at its best, visit one of the traditional fish restaurants set on the river, just outside Akyaka, where trout is served, freshly caught from the river, along with traditional Turkish delicacies, in an idyllic setting.

Cinar Beach

About 45 mins. walk from Akyaka is Çinar beach. There is a cafe, stream, picnic areas and woodland. On the way you can stop off at Eski Iskele (old harbour) and from there follow the scenic coast road. You can also get to Çinar by boat.

Sedir Island

“The Sedir Island is made up three islands; Palace Island (Cleopatra Island) Central Island and small Island. Its ancient name was Kedrai. The bay at Sedre is one of the most extraordinary in the world. They look like just sand. Scientists say that it requires millions of years for this fossils to come into existence. The island is covered by olive grove sand brush. It is widely believed that Cleopatra and Mark Anthony bathed here after the Egyptian Queen visited her Roman lover at Tarsus.

Cleopatra Beach

Technically, this sandy beach is made up of very tiny sand-like empty seashells and took millions of years to form this beach. So shiny and tiny. The beach is under conservation by the government, because it takes such a long time reproduce the sand. BEWARE that you can not take any sand with you when you leave the beach. You are also NOT allowed to take towels on to the beach since the sand sticks on to the towel.

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