Lake Bafa

[Scunner]

I love the way every place in Turkey is famous for one special thing

Hisaronu was famous for Egg and Chips and an Efes for £5.

[IanK]

Thanks all,

Sounds like its worth a look on the way back but maybe not an overnight stop.

Anyone any other recommendations for a place worthy of a few hours and overnight on the route back.

Isparta sounds interesting but doesn't look to be on the way back from Ephesus - so maybe a separate trip over there.

Thanks again.

Ian

[usedbustickets]

Yep, I'd go for the Isparta area too. It's known as the Turkish Lake District. Lake Beyşehir, Lake Eğirdir, and Lake Burdur are the largest lakes.

Yep the Isparta area gets my vote too.  Not sure if it is out of your way though.

[Rimms]

Thanks all,

Sounds like its worth a look on the way back but maybe not an overnight stop.

Anyone any other recommendations for a place worthy of a few hours and overnight on the route back.

Isparta sounds interesting but doesn't look to be on the way back from Ephesus - so maybe a separate trip over there.

Thanks again.

Ian

Ian,

I would suggest you take a right turn and head down the Bodrum peninsula and head for Yali Kavak, it's a lovely place, alternatively, just in the armpit of the Bodrum peninsular is Akyaka, it's again fab. But please be aware, I'm telling you about these great places but it must remain our secret.

[Colwyn]

just in the armpit of the Bodrum peninsular is Akyaka,

In the Bodrum armpit? It is 80 miles away at the head of the Gulf of Gokova - unless you're thinking about a different Akyaka than the one I know.

[Rimms]

No, Colwyn, you're thinking about a different one than the one I know

[Colwyn]

Here's mine. Show me yours!

[Rimms]

Here ya go

[Ian]

I think you are both talking about the same place 

I remember it as the place you pass on the way to Mugla from Fethiye (d400 / d550 junction) as you start to climb up and over the mountains and they have more sellers selling little wooden ornate donkeys at the side of the road than I have ever seen anywhere else  - but maybe that's a third Akyaka   

On a serious note the coast road from Akyaka through Oren and on to Bodrum looks impressive - and so much shorter than going over the mountains - has anyone done that journey?

[Colwyn]

Yes, I did the journey from Akyaka to Oren many years ago when it was an unmade road - indeed scarcely a road at all,I've seen more navigable dry river beds. It was a nightmare and I tell the story here, (starting at the bottom of the page) - http://www.calis-beach.co.uk/forum/turkish_tales/turkish_tales_387.50.html

However, the road has now been tarmacked and is a splendid route. Much of the road runs through forest along the cliff edge overlooking the Gulf of Gokova  which runs for 80 miles from Akyake to the Bodrum Peninsula - see Rimms'map (sorry, couldn't resist) and it has splendid views. You turn inland just before you come to the very pleasant little bay of Akbuk and on to Oren.


P.S. Although the route may be shorter it is a slow, scenic route rather than a main highway and will likely take quite a bit longer.