Originally a small fishing village, Özdere is one of the Aegean coast's best kept secrets. Nestling in a south facing bay amongst vibrant mandarin groves with spectacular mountain and coastal views and clean safe beaches, the friendly atmosphere of this small established seaside town is the perfect setting for family holidays. From Özdere bay you can see the Greek island Samos

Many Turkish people have their summer homes here which gives the village an authentic atmoshere and also offers a more secure investment for those wishing to buy property here. In recent times people from all over the world too have lost theır heart to Özdere and its inhabitants and found their home here.

In the main street are many restaurants and bars offering delicous Turkish fare. There is a post office, a bustling Saturday market, hardware shops, furniture shops, doctors, clinics and modern supermarkets, side by side with a variety of small local shops. A hospital is located on the outskirts of town. The local minibus service offers frequent and cheap transport to neighbouring towns and attractions. A planning ban on highrise development in Özdere safeguards the village atmosphere and several of the adjoining beaches have been designated nature reserves.

 

Özdere has very safe and sandy beaches with crystal clear water, perfect for young children and familes.

 

 

Adnan Menderes Airport is about 40 km away, Izmir 60km and Kusadasi 35 km. The vast ancient ruins of Ephesus only 28 km from Özdere are are fantastic and require more than one visit. Recently experts have undertaken the care of this extensive archaelogical site with the result that it is really impressive.The Virgin Mary's House is nearby where Mary Mother of Jesus spent her last days and is a place of pilgrimage for Muslims and Christians alike.

Özdere also gives you the opportunity to keep yourself fit;  you can bicycle down the promenade next to the beach and have a swim before breakfast, walk through the beautiful natural paths and pinewoods in the mountains or join a fisherman in his boat and fish for your own dinner.

 

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A jeep safari through the mountains is not to be missed ...have a picnic next to a waterfall, watching wild horses in a breathtaking panarama.