A major new walking trail launched in Türkiye’s İzmir region looks to preserve the cultural heritage of some of the country’s most historic locations.
To say Türkiye is a big country is an understatement, and visitors looking to get to grips with its extensive and complex history are likely to need more than one visit. Luckily, there’s now a new way for curious travellers to dig deeper into the country’s past, thanks to the Efeler Way (Yolu) Cultural Route – a 500-kilometre, marked walking trail through the İzmir region.
The hike, which traverses the Bozdağ Mountain Range, weaves through the Kiraz Highlands, crosses the Aydın Mountain Range and ends in the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus, is designed to showcase the historic efe/zeibek culture.
Along the way, hikers will pass through 28 villages, each of which has been home to a variety of ancient civilisations. At each one, they’ll have the opportunity to learn about the locals’…
