WALKING/CYCLING ROADS
Azmak-Turgut
Distance: 6.5 km
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starting point elevation: 4 m
Highest point: 64 m
Endpoint elevation: 47 m
Difficulty level: 1
Coordinates:
Starting point GPS: 38°13’22.84”N / 26°45’58.58”E
Peak point GPS: 38°15’24.39”N / 26°48’02.09”E
Endpoint GPS: 38°15’30.31”N / 26°48’24.14”E
Transportation to the beginning of the course: The course can either be reached by bus which departs from Konak, Güzelbahçe by following the coastal road or the highway. The road, which makes a right turn after Ulamış village in the Seferihisar direction, comes to Turgut village and Düzce village junction 1400 meters later. The road that goes to the right goes to Turgut village and the road that goes to the left goes to Düzce village. The road which continues in the Turgut village direction goes in two different ways after 38° meters. The one going right ends up in Turgut village and the other one going left in Azmak. The distance between Azmak - Demirköprü is 5200 meters. The dirt road which goes left from Demirköprü continues from the left of the Azmak River and connects to the Sığacık - Azmak course after 38° meters.
For public transportation, you can initially go to the Fahrettin Altay transfer center in Üçkuyular either by bus, subway or ferry. Municipality bus numbered 730 departing from the Üçkuyular bus terminal goes to the Seferihisar center. From there, you can go to Azmak by a private vehicle.
Structure of the course: Generally the course consists of tractor roads, wide pathways, stabilized and asphalt roads and therefore can be walked in all seasons.
Details of the course: The road, which goes from the Azmak Cove in the northeast and which continues from the left shore of the Azmak Creek and streamside reaches Demirköprü after 450 meters. The asphalt road, which goes from the right side of Demirköprü in the east, arrives to Turgut village over Düzce village. Passing Demirköprü, you walk in the opposite direction of the flow of the river. On the left, there are tangerine gardens. The roa, going streamside in the northeast comes to the wire fences after 800 meters. To the left of the fences, a thin pathway continues and merges with the dirt vehicle road. When this road is followed, you will reach in the bridge on Azmak Creek 3200 meters.The road turning left ends up in a camping site and the Küpüzbahçe ancient fountain after 115 meters (38°14'33.20”N / 26°47’07.04”E). You can continue from the right of the Küpüzbahçe fountain. 50 m later, the rock grave at the end of the road, Kireçburnu, can be reached. Some parts of the rock graves above the hill can be clearly seen. The dirt road which goes northeast through gardens and fields arrives at an intersection. The road then enters the tractor road after approximately 400 m and heads north. After 600 m, the road once again enters the stabilized road in the eastern direction. Finally, the road arrives at Turgut village center, strolling between the gardens and forestry.
Alternative routes connected to the course: The course connects to the Sığacık Fortress-Karagöl-Azmak course in the south, the Turgut-İhsaniye-Klazomenai (İskele) course in the north, and the Azmak-Demircili (Airai) course in the west.
Water resources: Water can be provided from the houses located in the Azmak Cove along the route. There are no water resources until Köpüzbahçe spring (38°14'33.20N/26°47'07.04E) after leaving the cove behind.
Camping site: There is a convenient place to set up tent near the Turgut village coffee house. The mukhtar has to be informed.
Shopping and accommodation: Shopping needs can be catered from Turgut village. The nearest accommodation facilities are in Sığacık.
Natural and historical values: The Azmak Cove beach is untouched and clean. Artichoke and citrus gardens, as well as the forest offer a rich natural environment.
- Köpüzbahçe: The Köpüzbahçe Spring, an ancient water resource, is located in the following coordinates: (38°14’33.20”N / 26°47’07.04”E)
- Kireçburnu: Rock graves can be seen.
For public transportation, you can initially go to the Fahrettin Altay transfer center in Üçkuyular either by bus, subway or ferry. Municipality bus numbered 730 departing from the Üçkuyular bus terminal goes to the Seferihisar center. From there, you can go to Azmak by a private vehicle.
Structure of the course: Generally the course consists of tractor roads, wide pathways, stabilized and asphalt roads and therefore can be walked in all seasons.
Details of the course: The road, which goes from the Azmak Cove in the northeast and which continues from the left shore of the Azmak Creek and streamside reaches Demirköprü after 450 meters. The asphalt road, which goes from the right side of Demirköprü in the east, arrives to Turgut village over Düzce village. Passing Demirköprü, you walk in the opposite direction of the flow of the river. On the left, there are tangerine gardens. The roa, going streamside in the northeast comes to the wire fences after 800 meters. To the left of the fences, a thin pathway continues and merges with the dirt vehicle road. When this road is followed, you will reach in the bridge on Azmak Creek 3200 meters.The road turning left ends up in a camping site and the Küpüzbahçe ancient fountain after 115 meters (38°14'33.20”N / 26°47’07.04”E). You can continue from the right of the Küpüzbahçe fountain. 50 m later, the rock grave at the end of the road, Kireçburnu, can be reached. Some parts of the rock graves above the hill can be clearly seen. The dirt road which goes northeast through gardens and fields arrives at an intersection. The road then enters the tractor road after approximately 400 m and heads north. After 600 m, the road once again enters the stabilized road in the eastern direction. Finally, the road arrives at Turgut village center, strolling between the gardens and forestry.
Alternative routes connected to the course: The course connects to the Sığacık Fortress-Karagöl-Azmak course in the south, the Turgut-İhsaniye-Klazomenai (İskele) course in the north, and the Azmak-Demircili (Airai) course in the west.
Water resources: Water can be provided from the houses located in the Azmak Cove along the route. There are no water resources until Köpüzbahçe spring (38°14'33.20N/26°47'07.04E) after leaving the cove behind.
Camping site: There is a convenient place to set up tent near the Turgut village coffee house. The mukhtar has to be informed.
Shopping and accommodation: Shopping needs can be catered from Turgut village. The nearest accommodation facilities are in Sığacık.
Natural and historical values: The Azmak Cove beach is untouched and clean. Artichoke and citrus gardens, as well as the forest offer a rich natural environment.
- Köpüzbahçe: The Köpüzbahçe Spring, an ancient water resource, is located in the following coordinates: (38°14’33.20”N / 26°47’07.04”E)
- Kireçburnu: Rock graves can be seen.