Armutlu (Marmara) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district and town of Yalova in Turkey
About Armutlu (Marmara)
Armutlu means "the place of pears". There are a dozen villages of that name in Turkey alone, with another dozen scattered across the former Ottoman lands, and none of them are notable for their pear production. Armutlu in Marmara Region, the present example, is a seaside town on the south coast of Armutlu Peninsula, looking over the Gulf of Gemlik with the mountains of Mysia rising beyond. Armutlu is within easy reach of Istanbul and has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, with purple sprays of bougainvillea, and a breeze to offset the summer heat. Winters are mild and rainy, and spring arrives in April, with white irises in bloom. Most visitors arrive in İskele, the harbour area. One km north up the hill is the old town centre, signposted as Merkez but generally referred to as Köy - "villag
Where to Stay in Armutlu (Marmara)
- 🏨İhlas Armutlu Beach Resort
- 🏨İskele Park Termal
- 🏨Miray Termal Hotel
- 🏨Model Motel
Armutlu (Marmara) Travel Guide Sections
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