The Highland Haven: İbradı
Living in İbradı, a small district of Antalya, is a delightful experience shaped by its high-altitude location in the rugged Taurus Mountains. The district is characterized by a unique blend of Mediterranean and continental climates, with a refreshing coolness that has earned it the name “cold place” in Ottoman Turkish. İbradı has become a captivating destination for highland tourism, thanks to its abundant water resources and untouched natural beauty.
İbradi History: İbradı’s history dates back to the Roman period, as evidenced by archaeological excavations. In the 13th century, it came under the influence of the Seljuk state. The district boasts remarkable historical treasures, including İbradı Castle, Erymna Ancient City, Kargı, and Tol Hans, which are all must-see attractions.
Natural Beauties: İbradı mesmerizes visitors with its captivating karst topography, lush pine forests, the flowing Manavgat River, and unique endemic flora. Among its natural wonders, Altınbeşik Cave stands out as one of Turkey’s most magnificent caves.
Düğmeli Houses and İbradı Mansions: İbradı is renowned for its stunning traditional houses and mansions. Despite a devastating fire in 1889 that destroyed most of the houses, the ones built afterwards are equally impressive. Intricate wooden engravings and carvings inside these houses add to their allure, captivating the attention of visitors.
Local Flavors: İbradı is a paradise for fruit lovers, with an abundance of peaches, apricots, grapes, pears, figs, pomegranates, cherries, sour cherries, mulberries, quinces, apples, walnuts, and almonds. The region’s delicious grapes are particularly noteworthy. In addition to agriculture, İbradı thrives in animal husbandry due to its favorable geographical conditions. The presence of the river has also contributed to the proliferation of trout farms in the area.
