“Cherry Village” Population: 1,100
Old name: Küplüce
The small village of Kirazlıköy, inland from Kuşadası on the way to Aydın, has worked hard in recent years to market itself as a place to come to eat good organic food, especially blowout brunches, or to stay in a boutique hotel amid rural tranquillity.
That aside, it doesn’t really have a great deal to offer a visitor – you can amble around the entire village and admire the few remaining stone houses in roughly half an hour.
Eating
Everyone will have their own favourite place to eat but I went for Köy Sofrası which is on the eastern outskirts of the village.
Sleeping
Bakkhos. My favourite although a little way before you get to Kirazlıköy proper. Colourful rooms set in gorgeous grounds with outdoor swimming pool. Tel: 0256-622 0337
Ephesus Boutique Hotel. Tel: 0256-667 1272
Muses House Boutique Hotel. Tel: 0256-667 1125
Transport info
Minibuses to Aydın leave from the town-centre minibus “terminal” at least every hour. They pass through Kirazlıköy on the way.
Day trip destinations
Priene
