How about a vacation in Turkey in a beautiful old stone house with a mosaic floor in the bathroom?
Floor mosaic for shower room/turkish bath, 2015/16, 4m2, in private residence, Ayvalik, Turkey
We rent out our summer house in the quaint town of Ayvalik on the North Aegean coast of Turkey.
https://www.manzara-apartments.com/en/mozaikli-ev-en/#
I lived in Turkey with my family 12 years ago and bought this summer house there.
For me, this was a great opportunity to create a mosaic floor in the classic style. So many people were interested in it during production that I started this blog.
The house is situated on a hill in the middle of the small town of Ayvalik, which has remained very unspoilt and has not yet seen much international tourism. There is a market twice a week where the whole town is filled with families from the surrounding villages and you can buy everything from fresh local vegetables, socks and underpants to hand-carved spoons made from olive wood. And not just the spoons, but of course the oil and the olives themselves, as Ayvalik is located in Turkey’s largest olive-growing region.
From the terrace of the house you can look out over the sea and enjoy the sunset over Lesvos. The beach can be reached by car from the many small bays. And if you are looking for a cultural experience, Pergamon and Assos are 50 km away and can be reached in a day trip. In Pergamon you can marvel at the beautifully restored mosaics.
However, if you want to get closer to the gods, book a guide in the nature reserve of the Ida Mountains and climb the sacred Kash Mountain with him.
The ruins of Assos.
The Kash Mountains
After the excursions, you can enjoy a delicious meal in the many small fish restaurants in Ayvalik or on the way back along the coast. And on rest days or market days you can cook in the spacious and well-equipped kitchen.
The house is lovingly managed by the Manzara Ayvalik team. Please contact them for inquiries and bookings:
https://www.manzara-apartments.com/en/welcome-to-ayvalik/
