What to Eat in the Aegean and the Mediterranean? The Tastiest Holiday and Gastronomy Routes from Alaçatı to Antalya

When planning a holiday we often first choose the hotel where we will stay and then research the places to visit. Yet one of the things that truly makes a destination unforgettable is that area's cuisine. The journey of flavour stretching from the Aegean's olive oil tables to the Mediterranean's very fresh seafood can turn your holiday into a far more special experience.

While staying at the hotels each more special than the last on butikotels.com, don't neglect to discover the regional flavours of the area you are in. Because sometimes a holiday's loveliest memory can be a fish eaten at sunset, a local cheese tasted at a village breakfast or a regional dish prepared to the same recipe for years.

In this gastronomy guide, stretching from Alaçatı's mastic-scented streets to Kuşadası's Aegean tables, from Bodrum's famous Çökertme Kebab to Datça's almonds, from Marmaris' pine honey to the fish restaurants on the Azmak bank in Akyaka, you can discover the Aegean and the Mediterranean's most special flavours.

What to Eat in Alaçatı and Çeşme?

Alaçatı and Çeşme, among the Aegean's most popular holiday centres, stand out with their rich herb culture and seafood.

Flavours you must try:

• * Kumru sandwich
• * Mastic ice cream
• * Stuffed courgette flowers
• * Samphire
• * Grilled octopus
• * Blessed thistle
• * Mezes prepared with Aegean herbs

After wandering the stone streets you can experience the Aegean's loveliest flavours at a table set at the seaside restaurants at sunset.

What to Eat in Urla?

Urla, the rising gastronomy destination of recent years, draws attention with its vineyards, boutique producers and creative kitchens.

Standout flavours:

• * Artichoke dishes
• * Seafood
• * Olive oil dishes
• * Local wines
• * Mezes inspired by Cretan cuisine
• * Aegean herb dishes

Urla is a reason to travel in itself for gastronomy enthusiasts.

What to Eat in Kuşadası?

Kuşadası, one of the Aegean's important tourism centres, draws attention with both its seafood and the delicacies of the Aydın region.

Flavours you should taste:

• * Çine Meatballs
• * Stuffed courgette flowers
• * Artichokes in olive oil
• * Seafood
• * Pide with tahini
• * Desserts made with Aydın figs

Fresh fish eaten facing the sunset in Kuşadası can be one of a holiday's loveliest memories.

What to Eat in Bodrum?

Bodrum's cuisine is home to some of the Aegean's most characteristic flavours.

Be sure to try:

• * Çökertme Kebab
• * Stuffed Courgette Flowers
• * Rock Samphire Salad
• * Lokum Pilaf
• * Seafood
• * Jams and desserts made with Bodrum mandarins

In Bodrum, eating is not just filling your stomach but at the same time experiencing a culture of living.

What to Eat in Datça?

When Datça is mentioned, the first product that comes to mind is undoubtedly the almond. But Datça's cuisine offers far more than this.

Datça's famous flavours:

• * Datça Almonds
• * Almond Paste
• * Turkish Coffee with Almonds
• * Local Honey
• * Herb Dishes in Olive Oil
• * Fresh Seafood

Datça's cuisine, where natural products come first, offers understated but unforgettable flavours.

What to Eat in Marmaris?

Marmaris is one of Muğla's most important gastronomy stops.

Flavours you must taste:

• * Marmaris Pine Honey
• * Muğla Meatballs
• * Keşkek
• * Samphire
• * Octopus Salad
• * Fish Caught Daily

The world-famous Marmaris Pine Honey is one of the most special flavours you can take with you when leaving the area.

What to Eat in Akyaka?

Akyaka, the pearl of the Gulf of Gökova, is famous especially for its restaurants around the Azmak River.

Standout flavours:

• * Azmak Fish
• * Blue Crab
• * Calamari
• * Prawn Casserole
• * Aegean Mezes
• * Herbs in Olive Oil

Eating in a cool setting on the riverside is one of the essentials of the Akyaka experience.

What to Eat in Fethiye?

Fethiye impresses visitors as much with its cuisine as with its natural beauty.

Flavours you should try:

• * Kaya Meatballs
• * Village Breakfasts
• * Goat's Cheese
• * Seafood
• * Varieties of Gözleme
• * Mezes with Tarator

At the restaurants in Ölüdeniz and the surrounding area you can discover dishes prepared with the area's fresh produce.

What to Eat in Kaş?

Kaş, one of the Mediterranean's best-loved coastal towns, stands out especially for its seafood.

What you should taste:

• * Prawn Casserole
• * Calamari
• * Grilled Octopus
• * Mediterranean Mezes
• * Pumpkin Dessert with Tahini
• * Local Herb Dishes

The tables set facing the sunset in Kaş reflect the area's spirit in the loveliest way.

What to Eat in Antalya?

Some of the richest examples of Mediterranean cuisine appear before you in Antalya.

Be sure to try:

• * Antalya Piyaz
• * Hibeş
• * Cive
• * Desserts with Tahini
• * Village Breakfasts
• * Fresh Fish

Antalya's fertile lands and the produce the Mediterranean offers give its cuisine a matchless variety.

The Loveliest Memory of an Aegean and Mediterranean Holiday Is Hidden at the Table

A holiday spent on the Aegean and Mediterranean shores does not consist only of the sea, the sun and nature. Every area tells its own story at its table. This journey of flavour, stretching from Alaçatı's herbs to Kuşadası's figs; from Bodrum's Çökertme Kebab to Datça's almonds; from Marmaris' pine honey to Akyaka's fish, is one of the details that will make your holiday unforgettable.

While staying at the hotel you choose through butikotels.com, don't forget to discover the local cuisine of the area you are in. Because sometimes the loveliest way to truly get to know a city is to be a guest at its table.