Urla

 

Urla, like several other settlements on the Aegean coast, played host to many different civilisations due to its easy accessability. As a result, Urla is overflowing with history. The castle walls situated in Limantepe , are a sign that this is a contemporary cultured and also central town .

There is evidence that the Hittites and also builders of the magnificent Ionian city the Aka and Dor settlers lived in Urla and also that it acted as a central town during the Persian, Greek, Roman and Byzantinium periods. Due to its beauty Urla was chosen as the Byzantinium Kings’ summer resting place. Later Urla passed into the hands of the Seljuks , Crusaders, Beyliks and Ottomans.

Urla is a town which draws attention to its self with its natural beauty amongst which are its healing waters, forests, beaches and twelve islands each unique and each consisting of historical relics and remains.

Archeological expeditions at Limantepe have found seven different cultural stratums. Classical and Archaic Ages , several different stages of the Bronze Age , Sumer civilisation and even the Chalcolithic Age. Limantepe is an archeological site with the longest and oldest history of settlement on the Aegean coast.

The oldest oliveoil factory in Anatolia can be found situated near Limantepe and is an indication of the importance given to this product in the area. With roots going as far back as 6 B.C an older factory has yet to be found . Archeological research is still underway at the Klazomenia oliveoil factory.

As in the Roman times, Urla is still popular as a summer resort mainly due to its natural beauty and historical wealth. There are many beautiful summer houses and beaches in Urla . Those of you wishing to seek tranquility in this beautiful part of the Aegean , to be one with nature and history can easily rent one of the many summer houses found here.

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