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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

Cittaslow is a movement that arose in opposition to fast food, thus the "slow" moniker.

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

Gökçeada
Gökçeada is the largest island in Turkey, but that doesn't mean it's heavily developed and fast-paced!

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

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.

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

Akyaka
Akyaka is only just recently beginning to be discovered as a touristic treasure.

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

It's been a home to ancient civilizations, most notably as a part of ancient Caria.

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

Halfeti
Halfeti is a lovely little farming village, much of which is now submerged in water.

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

So you get the chance to stay in a traditional village, half of which is underwater – what a treat!

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

Şavşat
Şavşat is a Black Sea coastal town that sits right on the edge of a gorgeous lake and national park.

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

Eğirdir
Eğirdir is a lakeside town (named after Lake Eğirdir) in the Turkish Lakes Region just north of Antalya.

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

Göynük
Göynük is well known within Turkey as one of the most beautiful spots anywhere in the country.

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Must-see Cittaslow places in Turkey to escape from the city

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.