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
Seferihisar is a seaside paradise along the Aegean in the province of Izmir. It's a little on the road to Çeşme.
What qualifies it so much for Cittaslow is its historic beauty, with the ancient Carian city of Teos founded 4,000 years ago.
Gökçeada
Gökçeada is the largest island in Turkey, but that doesn't mean it's heavily developed and fast-paced!
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
Akyaka is only just recently beginning to be discovered as a touristic treasure.
It's been a home to ancient civilizations, most notably as a part of ancient Caria.
Halfeti
Halfeti is a lovely little farming village, much of which is now submerged in water.
So you get the chance to stay in a traditional village, half of which is underwater – what a treat!
Şavşat
Şavşat is a Black Sea coastal town that sits right on the edge of a gorgeous lake and national park.
Eğirdir
Eğirdir is a lakeside town (named after Lake Eğirdir) in the Turkish Lakes Region just north of Antalya.
Göynük
Göynük is well known within Turkey as one of the most beautiful spots anywhere in the country.
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.
