TRADITIONAL UZUMLU VILLAGE

Uzumlu village is 500m above sea level in a fertile plain surrounded by an imposing mountain range. The beauty of the village has attracted a few foreigners, but Uzumlu remains a working village relying on agriculture and traditional crafts. The village's name translates as "with grapes" and vines producing a variety of grapes abound. Fields of cotton, sesame, aniseed, wheat, barley and summer vegetables surround the village while on the mountain slopes apples, pomegranates, almonds, pears and olives are grown. Every Friday there is a thriving market for fruit, vegetables and other goods. 

The heart of the village is a square bordered by home-produce shops, a barber, a post office (with money change), Internet cafe, a mosque as well as the inevitable tea-houses. Wandering around the small lanes that fan out from the square you can see women weaving cotton on traditional pedal looms in front of their houses.

There are a number of restaurants (with wi-fi) and wine bars offering local wines and good food. There are three other restaurants within a short drive from the villa - Uzumlu village itself is under 2km from both the villas. 

The Roman city of Cadianda is behind and above the village at 900m and is reached by a dirt road in a 15 minute drive from the village - the site is well worth a visit for the fascinating archaeology.