A wonderful mountain village where you can see every shade of green.Yeşil Üzümlü village,which is about 17 km away from the center of Fethiye. Homemade wines,World famous ‘Lamb Belly Mushroom’festival, endemic plants, cool mountain air, old houses, untouched streets,boutique cafes and restaurants.
It will make you feel peaceful with its beautiful stone houses dating from the Ottoman period which are still used in the village of Yeşil Üzümlü whose historical roots date back to the nomads and the Lycians.While walking around Yeşil Üzümlü it is possible to see the restored historical buildings as cafes,bar or restaurants.
The ancient city of Cadianda built on a hill is one of the places to visit in the vicinity. This old Roman City has amphitheaters , roads, houses and never touched. Quite an incredible historical find! Surrounded by pine trees you can easily see the view of Fethiye harbor from the top. In Yeşil Üzümlü village handcrafted products are expertly made by local women on looms called ‘Dastar’.
Products such as tablecloths,scarves and shawls,all of which are handmade using silk and wool materials,are sold at the stalls.You can see and buy these stalls at festivals held every year and in the neighborhood market that opens every week.
Information about the ‘Kuzu Göbeği Mushroom Festival’:
In the festivals,local dishes are made,dance shows,cooking competitions are held,and the local people make various shows and games.
Street music and free concerts, games and activities for children,award ceremony after the Yeşil Üzümlü regional wine competition, dastarhane weaving, dastar presentation, fashion Show and many events with the folk dance performances a highlight of the ceremony.Oh let’s not forget the mushroom soup . It is after all the mushroom festival. 3 days in May and people come from all over to witness this great carnival or festival.
There are also many foreign citizens living in Yeşil Üzümlü.They live in fraternity with the local people. You can see why so many people purchase property in Turkey but especially purchase property in Uzumlu.
This is an ideal region to enjoy nature, greenery every day and the festival every year. We love to visit the town square where any day of the week the old people are sitting in the cafes drinking tea and talking life. It is great to see.
Everything happens in and around the hub of the square next to the imposing mosque. We also love to walk the winding back streets where you will definately meet welcoming Uzumlu local people . See how life is still lived but also capture all the stunning Ottoman style villas steeped with history. Actually many people are purchasing old Turkish homes and doing fantastic renovations that capture the old days.
So get yourself to Uzumlu folks , chill, walk chill then walk again. It is beautiful!
