Cittaslow is a movement that arose in opposition to fast food, thus the 'slow' moniker. It focuses on cities that promote a high quality, sustainable lifestyle in contrast to an urban lifestyle that harms the environment and is hard on people who live in those cities. Turkey has quite a number of cities which are Cittaslow members, as the Turkish lifestyle tends to fit very much within its mandate. Seferihisar What qualifies it so much for Cittaslow is its historic beauty, with the ancient Carian city of Teos founded 4,000 years ago. Gökçeada The food you'll eat is grown on the island, and it really represents a world apart from the rest of Turkey – an amazing place to spend a long weekend away from it all. Akyaka It's been a home to ancient civilizations, most notably as a part of ancient Caria. Halfeti So you get the chance to stay in a traditional village, half of which is underwater – what a treat! Şavşat Eğirdir Göynük Its forests and lakes are stunning, and in the fall people flock to see the range of colors, not to mention the local cuisine which is delectable.
