Traditional Village Barla

Nestled in a steep valley, dominated by a dramatic limestone spur which plunges down from the Barla massif and seldomly visited by foreigners the village Barla is definitely worth a look.

The traditional village of Barla is a local village 25km north of Eğirdir on the west side of the lake. Until 1923, the village was inhabitated by a fifty-fifty mix of Greeks and Turks. Now it is inhabited by religiously conservative but friendly locals.

Many brick and timber houses, although neglected nowadays, line the streets and create a special atmosphere. Orchard of walnuts, cherry and apricot trees compliment the melancholic charm of these houses, as do the numerous village springs, twisting cobbled lanes and minarets.

Getting there:

Take a minibus (dolmus) or taxi from Eğirdir. If you like, we can organize a transport for you. Please let us know on time so we can do the necessary arrangements.