Discover Yeşilüzümlü

Yeşilüzümlü combines a distinctive high-altitude setting with a unique textile tradition and seasonal nature and cultural highlights. The town lies 700 metres above sea level. During hot summers, Yeşilüzümlü is considered significantly cooler and fresher than the coastal strip. When planning your trip, several questions therefore come into play: Would you primarily like to experience the April festival, or are you more interested in the landscape and cultural heritage?

High altitude, forests and seasonal nature

At the foothills of Geyran Dağı, cooler, fresher pine forests offer shelter from the summer heat. In the forested areas around Yeşilüzümlü, there are orchid species that are among the region’s endemic plants. They bloom seasonally. Morels also grow in nearby pine forests and attract the interest of botanists; they too are seasonal. For nature enthusiasts, timing makes the difference: the cooler forest climate is a feature of summer, while orchid blooms and morels depend on seasonal natural cycles.

The Lycian Way and ancient history

Yeşilüzümlü is part of an alternative route on the long-distance Lycian Way hiking trail. The Yeşilüzümlü-Cadianda archaeological site can be explored along the trail in the surrounding area. Cadianda, an ancient Lycian city, is 3 km from Yeşilüzümlü and is known for its Cyclopean walls. Check trail conditions before setting out, as they can vary.

Morel Festival in April

The Kuzugöbeği Morel Festival has been held every year in April in Yeşilüzümlü since 2008. The festival includes a regional wine tasting and a wine competition. If you would like to plan your trip around the event, check the exact festival dates in advance.

Dastar: a fabric from Yeşilüzümlü

Dastar is a traditional, handwoven cotton fabric unique to Yeşilüzümlü. It is still produced on looms in private homes and passed down from mother to daughter. Yeşilüzümlü Dastarı is a fine fabric made from 100% cotton yarn; distinctive motifs and a specific weaving technique define its appearance. Both the particular way it is made and the passing down of this craft are part of the local textile tradition.

Since 20 November 2020, the name Üzümlü Dastarı / Yeşilüzümlü Dastarı has been protected as a geographical indication under registration number 599. The geographical area is Yeşilüzümlü Mahallesi in Fethiye district, Muğla province. The Fethiye Lycian Women's Cooperative produces Dastar fabric at the Dastarhane in Yeşilüzümlü. The geographical indication links the protected name to a precisely defined area.

Cultural traces in the town

Stonework, old houses and winemaking are considered cultural heritage from the period before the population exchange between Greece and Turkey. Selçuk Cami in the centre is an old building that has survived from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods; it also needs maintenance. Beside the mosque is a small tomb containing sandukalar. These historical features add further dimensions to the town’s history alongside its textile tradition.

Compare accommodation options

Villas and houses are also available for short-term tourist rentals in Yeşilüzümlü. If you compare these with a hotel, check availability and booking options separately for your travel dates.

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