Patrica, on Cunda Island near Ayvalik
The town of Cunda is as close as it gets to "Greek island" atmosphere in Turkey. The area arround the town is spoiled by new housing colonies, but the back (north) part of the island remains untouched.
Two timeless little hamlets here bear the common name Patrica. A path leads from the second of the two to a deserted cove where a derelict Greek monastery -- formerly St Demetrios of the Moonlight-- stands by clear sea. It is an evocative site at full moon.
How to get to patrica: 5 km from Cunda-town to Patrica; 2 km walk to monastery. A dozen seafood restaurants alond the Cunda waterfront oofer excellent meze & fish.
