Doganbey
Doğanbey, which has survived to the present day with its local texture preserved, is a cool and elegant shelter on hot summer days. In the immediate vicinity there are Karina with old customs buildings, the ancient settlement Tebai and Lade Island. Doğanbey exhibits beautiful examples of Turkish architecture, such as Doğanbey houses, shops and hospitals, and narrow stone streets in the form of cobblestones, with the characteristic features of Greek architecture and master stonework.
Doğanbey, formerly known as Domatia, is a Greek village. History BC Dating back to the 7th century, the village was the living space of the Greek people until the exchange in 1924. Doğanbey village started to be named as “Old” and “New” after the Turks, who were the next people of the village, left here and moved to the region 2 kilometers below. The streets of Eski Doğanbey, where loneliness reigned for a long time, are now hosting their guests who come to explore from big cities. Doganbey, which displays the best examples of Greek architecture, is like an open-air museum.
While the people of Doğanbey, including artists and politicians, lead a life far from the stress of the city, you can feel the calmness of the village, even for a short time. Doğanbey, located on the southern end of the Dilek Peninsula and the only settlement in the National Park, is like an Open Air Museum where unique examples of Greek and Turkish architecture are exhibited today. While walking through the narrow streets decorated with colorful flowers, plants and natural decoration of lush trees, all the details of the old times appear before you. Among the stone houses, an old fountain is attached to your eyes first; then a chapel and a church. The building used by the Greeks as a school building in the old years now hosts its guests as a "Visitor Promotion Center". In the building restored in 2001; There is a museum room, exhibition hall, library, computer room and cafeteria. The center also offers the opportunity to explore the environment with tours organized by its experienced team.
HUZUR PORT
Years ago, leaving their stone house on the hill, the village they left behind in the plains of Doganbeyli to be close to the fields, today became the haven of tranquility of Turkey's richest. The houses in Doğanbey are demolished, the ceilings and wooden floors are collapsed, the stone walls are standing with difficulties, and the country houses, the like of which are found in the very rich resort towns of Spain, Italy and France. No matter where you stand, the breathtaking view lies right in front of you. There are more houses on the opposite side. However, it is necessary to pass a rocky and very deep stream bed.
LIGHT TO HISTORY
Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta National Park visitor promotion center sheds light on the history of the region. In the years when the Republic was founded, Doğanbey, a Greek town, had a church, a clergy school, and a hospital for infectious diseases. This structure was used from the hospital to the school and later the police station and warehouse functions. Then he was abandoned and became abandoned. Today, Dilek Peninsula is the visitor promotion center of Büyük Menderes Delta National Park.
"Ecotourism opportunity"
Located within the borders of Dilek Peninsula and Büyük Menderes Delta National Park, Doğanbey village is a region where eco tourism is developed with its hiking trails, trekking areas, bird diversity, developed flora and endemic plant species. In the region, which is very suitable for nature sports, nature guided tours are organized in Olukdere Canyon within the scope of Visitor Promotion Center activities. The 15-kilometer course gives the National Park a unique experience with its unique vegetation, streams, waterfall and a wonderful view. Alternative trails with naturally stabilized and low slope paths are also available for mountain biking fans. If your preference is to discover the variety of plants offered by nature, botanical tours are just for you. Botanical tour organized on two-kilometer course between Kavaklıburun and Karasu daily use areas is a unique experience for enthusiasts.
