History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Payamlı Village, hidden behind pine forests high above the sea on the mountain slopes of Güzelbahçe, is the homeland of Izmir's registered most delicious 'Bardacık Fig'. It is one of the most unique ecotourism villages of the Peninsula with its traditional stone houses, centuries-old fig and olive trees, the annual Bardacık Fig Festival and the clean mountain air. The natural farming methods that the village people have maintained for generations have turned the thin-skinned and honey-like figs unique to the region into a taste legend. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located on the slopes of Kızıldağ, at an altitude of approximately 420 meters above sea level. The terraced valley structure overlooking the Aegean Sea is surrounded by rich red pine and oak forests. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the village, fig gardens and nature walking paths is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is suitable for visiting in daylight 7 days a week.•Rules and Health/Safety Warnings:Gardens should not be entered without permission and tree branches should not be damaged; You should drive carefully on steep mountain bends.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a village coffee house, producer sales stalls, rest areas and a village bakery. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Payamlı District, Köy Square and İncir Vadisi, Güzelbahçe / İzmir.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: The village can be reached by passenger car, approximately 12 km away, via the asphalt mountain road that branches off from Güzelbahçe center to the south.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can reach the village square directly by ESHOT Payamlı - F.Altay bus line number 28, departing from Fahrettin Altay Transfer Center.•Parking Availability:Free car parking can be done in the open area in the village square. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Points and Frames:Panoramic viewing points overlooking the Güzelbahçe coast and Seferihisar mountains from the summit and honey-drop figs ripe on their branches offer wonderful shots.•Light and Shooting Hours:The clear mountain light of the early morning and the afternoon sun are very suitable for photography.•Visit Time:August and September, when the fig harvest and festivals take place, are the most enthusiastic periods of the village.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:Fresh bardacik fig jam made by village women, mountain thyme honey, olive oil stuffing and village tea brewed over a wood fire should definitely be tried.