You may be feeling nervous and exhausted due to wedding preparations. We know you are looking forward to finally relaxing on your honeymoon. Let’s choose the magical place together where you will experience those precious first memories of your marriage!
Now that you’ve started your honeymoon research, you should be nearing the end of your marriage preparations. Of course, it is the dream of every couple to relieve the stress and tiredness of wedding preparations by crowning your marriage with a beautiful vacation. However, if your wedding is in summer, it is possible that many honeymoon destinations will be too crowded because typical holiday spots will be overflowing with tourists. If you would like to explore places off the beaten path this article is for you. Our recommendations for little-known honeymoon resorts for the summer season are below.
Arsuz / Hatay
We wanted to start our recommendations of lesser-known honeymoon destinations with an almost untouched venue. Arsuz is a unique location that offers as many different experiences as you can imagine for a honeymoon. This old port city, where you can find traces of Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans on every corner, is home to many important cultural distinctions. Of course, the most important thing is its romantic atmosphere!
When you come here for your honeymoon, the Virgin Mary Pool, Arsuz Castle and Mar Yuhanna Church are just a few of the places you should definitely visit. Don’t forget Arsuz Karaağaç beach if you are sea lovers.
You can’t discuss the region of Hatay without talking about the local cuisine. There is something addictive about the Hatay bagel dipped in a mixture of salt and cumin, the special firik pilavı (bulgar rice) dish, and the kaytaz böreği (flaky meat pastry). You should definitely give them a try. It will only show how happy you are if you both gain a little weight on your honeymoon.
Ayvacık / Çanakkale
We continue our recommendations for the most beautiful honeymoon places with a charming town that will surely steal your heart. Picturesque Ayvacık, nestled up to Mount Ida, is a location where you can see the remains of ancient civilizations and enjoy beaches and forests. The Temple of Apollo from the Hellenistic Period, Adatepe Village, which looks to have come out of a fairy tale, or a quick trip to Behramkale will add pleasure to your honeymoon.
If you want to take a break from cultural touring and just enjoy the summer weather you can sunbathe at the Blue Flag Küçükkuyu Beach or swim in the cold water at the Mıhlı Waterfall! However, don’t say we didn’t warn you; we are very serious when we say that Mıhlı’s water is cold.
If you choose Ayvacık for your summer honeymoon, do not forget this tip: The special goat-milk ice cream combined with various local fruit flavours adds a special pleasure to your day. Eat a spoonful for us please, we have missed it.
Ayder Plateau / Rize
We continue our suggestions for the most beautiful honeymoon places in Türkiye with an ideal option for couples who do not like the heat or crowds. Ayder Plateau is the perfect location to rest both the body and the soul after the wedding rush. Discover the magnificent view of the Kaçkar Mountains, cool off at the Gelintülü Waterfall, and find peace on the banks of the Fırtına Creek.
This region is much loved by tourists and therefore is frequently visited. However, you can find escape points where you can spend time peacefully on the plateau. If you are adventure lovers try rafting on Fırtına Creek, one of Türkiye’s famous rafting spots. You will sleep more peacefully than ever in this green paradise, which is famous for its endemic plants and lush nature. Start the day with Rize tea and mıhlama (melted cheese and cornmeal), it will entice you to wake you up even with its fragrance alone!
Sığacık / İzmir
Next in our list of recommendations is Sığacık in İzmir. Sığacık, which is in the district of Seferihisar, was chosen as Türkiye’s first “Cittaslow” city. The quaint town promises a pleasant honeymoon with its whitewashed houses with colourful shutters, cobblestone streets, it’s rich culture, and the smell of the sea. If the road leads you here after your wedding, you must not leave without a visit to the ancient city of Teos. Teos hosted important works of the Hellenistic Period and boasts the first artists’ union in history.
Do not forget to spend time in the quaint streets of Kaleiçi, explore the clean beaches in the area, and take a small break to watch the sunset at Teos Marina. If Sığacık steals your heart among the honeymoon suggestions, we recommend staying for the Sunday public market in Kaleiçi. In the public market you can find local delicacies and crafts produced by local artisans. Try the sweet, condensed milk cookies, which have become the symbol of the market, you will surely remember them for a long time!
Odunpazarı / Eskişehir
If honeymoon hotels or popular honeymoon destinations are not for you, you will love our next suggestion! Odunpazarı is known as the charming and colourful centre of tourism centre in Eskişehir. The region stands out with rich culture and hosts many buildings dating back to the Ottoman Empire.
Odunpazarı attracts attention not only with its cultural worth but also for its modern museums. It has a Wax Museum and a Museum of Contemporary Glass Arts, historical Odunpazarı houses, the Atlıhan Handicraft Bazaar, and the tomb of Şeyh Edebali. The International Wooden Sculpture Festival is held every year in June, and the International Glass Festival in September also add a different atmosphere to the city at that time.
Once you have chosen your dream honeymoon location, it is time to find your perfect honeymoon hotel. Find the hotel you are looking for easily with Odamax and book your stay now!
