What to Buy in Sapanca? Honey, Quince, Cheese and Saplings Guide
Choosing the right products from roadside stalls: Chestnut honey, 'Eşme quince', Smoked Circassian cheese and garden sapling tips.
Hızlı Özet
- •Sapanca best places to visit
- •Local restaurant and cafe recommendations
- •Accommodation options and price ranges
- •Transportation info and tips
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Taste the Region
Sapanca is located in highly fertile geography. It sits between the mountains (chestnuts, honey) and the valley (fruits, plants).
1. Eşme Quince (Ayva)
The nearby village of Eşme produces the best quince in Turkey. They are bright yellow, softer than usual, and incredibly juicy. Season: Autumn/Winter.
2. Smoked Circassian Cheese (İsli Çerkez Peyniri)
The region has a large Circassian population. Their traditional smoked cheese is famous. It has a brown crust and a strong, smoky flavour. Perfect for breakfast or with wine.
3. Chestnut Honey (Kestane Balı)
Dark, bitter, and medicinal. Produced in the high forests of Mount Kartepe. It is expensive but potent. Be careful not to eat too much at once!
4. Plants and Saplings
Sapanca is the "landscape capital" of Turkey. The road is lined with nurseries selling outdoor plants, trees, and flowers. If you strictly live in Turkey, buying a lemon tree or olive sapling here is much cheaper than in city garden centres.
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Editör"Ege köylerine ve butik otellere olan tutkusuyla tanınan Selin, 10 yılı aşkın süredir Türkiye'nin gizli kalmış rotalarını keşfediyor."
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