Freshly baked breads and pastries. The allure and aroma of Turkish Coffee. An abundance of citrus, oranges lemons, grapefruit along with melons so sweet and so perfectly ripe all in plentiful fresh supply and so remarkably low in price. What a start to every day, pressing your own fruit juices and enjoying a simple breakfast on the terrace.

Olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and local cheeses also make a great combination. Whatever you do be sure to eat plenty of varied fresh fruits and healthy salads.. These foods along with the freshest of fish simply grilled provide a perfect meal either lunch or dinner.

The Wine House in Uzumlu is also a great place to visit and be sure to check out the local wines as well as there varied menu of both Turkish and more general European cuisine. Meats are also of good quality and plentiful with good free range chicken, good quality beef and the lamb can be absolutely first class. Eating out is not at all expensive and try to look out for the busier restaurants and eateries especially those patronized by the locals as you can then be sure of good quality, authenticity and great value.

We have books on Turkish Cuisine at Villa Uzumlu so that you can try some of the delicious local recipes like Casserole of lamb and vegetables.

Wonderfully simple. Classically perfect...