Eski Bademli

Thrace & Marmara


Hilltop Greek village Eski Bademli (Old Bademli) looks down on rather ugly Yeni Bademli (New Bademli) and over the valley to the Aegean. The village has cobbled lanes, old stone houses and plenty of almond trees (bademli is the Turkish word for almond).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Thrace & Marmara attractions

1. Kaleköy

0.94 MILES

Perched on the hillside above the harbour at Kaleköy is 'High Kaleköy' (formerly Kastro), a pretty village built around a ruined Genoese fortress…

2. Zeytinli

2.84 MILES

Zeytinli is surrounded by green-grey scree-covered hills, with spectacular views over the countryside. It's an idyllic base for an island stay. Once in…

3. Tepeköy

4.45 MILES

Great for an island stay, this Greek village surrounded by scree-covered hills offers spectacular views over the countryside. Its stone houses once…

4. Dereköy

8.63 MILES

The stone houses in this Greek hilltop village overlooking the valley are mainly deserted and falling into disrepair, making it reminiscent of a ghost…

8. Sargı Yeri Cemetery

18.57 MILES

The Turkish Sargı Yeri Cemetery features an enormous statue of 'Mehmet', the archetypal Turkish soldier. Follow the signs from the main intersection in…