One of the most charming towns in Türkiye: Alacati.

Alaçatı (Turkish name), also known as Alacati, English translation Alacati, alias Agrilia, is a unique Mediterranean town on the west coast of Turkey. It is famous for its architecture, vineyards and windmills. It has a history of more than 150 years. It is world famous for windsurfing and kite surfing. An average of 300 days per year, crystal clear waters, light breezes and award-winning Turkish hotels. Alacati is one of the most authentic towns in Türkiye, with its stone houses, narrow streets, boutique hotels and street tables. Alacati has a rich nightlife, and the night market on the seaside is open until morning. The area is also the port of Alacati, home to the famous Alacati Yacht Marina, designed by French architect Francois Spoerry and his son Yves Spoerry. There are many theories about the formation of Alacati's name. One ancient source calls it "Alaçatı", while another source calls it "Alaca At", which is used throughout the Red Horse region of Türkiye. "Alaca At" is based on a story that the city lord of Alaçat had a red horse. When riding, the people respectfully called him "Alacaatlı (Red Horse Man)". This name later became "Alaçatı" ”. There are also some claims that "Alaçatı" originated from a story about a strong wind that caused the laundry room to be blown away. Before the population exchange between Greece and Turkey, Muslim refugees from Greece settled here, and "Alaçatı" has been used in the town and port area since then. Alacati is built with stone houses, colorful windows, narrow streets and sidewalks, and an Ottoman house in the center that is over 100 years old. Alacati has been nominated by many windsurfing magazines and is the best choice for beginners to learn to windsurf because there is a shallow bay that makes beginners feel safe. Alaçatı Bay, known as one of the world's leading windsurfing destinations, has consistent and steady winds all year round. Alaçatı Windsurfing School meets international standards and provides materials for kayaking, kitesurfing, surfing and windsurfing. Novelist Michelle Culumduring captured inspiration here for her second novel, Alaçatili. It takes about an hour to drive from Izmir Airport or the city #urbanhumanitiesnotes