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The Gulf of Edremit
The Gulf of Edremit, also known as the Olive Riviera, has
a number of charming seaside resorts: Kьзьkkuyu,
Altinoluk, Akзay (a thermal center with numerous
springs), Edremit and Цren, all with beautiful beaches,
ring the Gulf of Edremit and offer visitors a wide choice
of hotels and guest houses with views of the sea. Also,
situated here is the beautiful Kaz Dagi National Park ,
with magnificent landscapes, restful green areas and several
hot springs. According to mythologies it was in this area
that the world's first beauty contest was held. Under the
shadow of Kaz Dagi (Mt. Ida, 1.774 meters) in Pinarbasi,
west of Akзay, Paris gave the golden apple to Aphrodite
in the famous "Judgement of Paris".
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