Villa Öz sits in Karapınar, Gülbahçe — tucked between old olive groves and the Aegean Sea. Four bedrooms, a private pool, sea views from the rooftop, and enough space to properly unwind.
Whether you're here with family or friends, the villa is set up so you don't need to organise a thing. Just arrive and settle in.
A private villa stay, a yoga retreat among olive groves, or a celebration with the people who matter most.
A well-designed home with four bedrooms, a pool, sea views and everything you need — set up so you can just arrive and unwind.
Discover the Villa
Morning sessions on the terrace, evenings under the stars. Bring your own group or join an organised retreat — the villa works for both.
Plan Your Retreat
From intimate dinners to celebrations for 50 — a venue that's completely yours, with olive groves, Aegean views and genuine privacy.
Start PlanningPeaceful and beautiful place, great apartment with a pool and great housekeepers. Everything excellent!
Villa Öz sits on the Karapınar hillside of Gülbahçe, on the quiet side of Urla's peninsula. Olive groves line the road in, the Aegean shimmers below, and the nearest beach is a five-minute walk away. The kind of spot that makes you forget İzmir is only an hour away.
Urla's stone-paved centre — artisan workshops, weekend markets, harbourside fish restaurants — is ten minutes by car. Boutique wineries dot the surrounding hills, and secluded coves along the coast offer crystal-clear water for a morning swim.
From Urla's boutique wineries to the windswept charm of Alaçatı — the best of the Aegean is within easy reach of Villa Öz.
15+ wineries along 30 km
Urla's wine trail stretches 30 kilometres through sun-drenched hillsides, home to 15 boutique wineries. Urlice Vineyard (4 km from the villa) and Mozaik Winery (6 km) have won international awards for their native Bornova Misket and Urla Karası grape varietals. Most wineries offer tastings without appointment from May through October.
4–25 min by car
8 beaches within 15 min
The Urla peninsula has some of the Aegean's clearest water. Kalemlik Bay (5 min drive) is a sheltered cove perfect for morning swims. Çeşmealtı Beach offers waterfront restaurants and Blue Flag certification. For seclusion, the rocky coves between Gülbahçe and Sığacık are rarely crowded, even in peak summer.
5–15 min by car
Saturday market since the 1700s
Urla's stone-paved centre is 10 minutes away, with artisan workshops, galleries and a Saturday farmers' market that has run for over three centuries. The Klazomenai archaeological site (600 BC) is a 12-minute drive. Sığacık's Ottoman harbour fortress hosts a popular Sunday bazaar with local olive oil, honey and handmade ceramics.
8–12 min by car
Turkey's top windsurf & lifestyle destination
Alaçatı — 30 minutes west — is a beautifully restored stone village famous for its windsurf beaches, boutique hotels and vibrant restaurant scene. Çeşme's Ilıca Beach is one of the Aegean's finest sandy stretches. Together they offer thermal spas, kitesurfing at Alaçatı Surf Paradise (ranked top 5 in Europe), and a Saturday street market brimming with antiques and local crafts.
25–35 min by carUrla is İzmir's best-kept secret — a quieter, more authentic alternative to Turkey's mass-tourism destinations. The Urla peninsula has a year-round population of around 80,000 (compared to Bodrum's 400,000+ in summer). You'll find boutique wineries instead of mega-resorts, family-run fish restaurants instead of chain hotels, and uncrowded beaches. Urla was named one of Condé Nast Traveller's emerging destinations for sustainable travel.
The Urla wine trail features over 15 boutique wineries along a 30 km route. Top producers include Urlice (known for Bornova Misket), Mozaik, and Usça, which have collectively won over 20 international awards since 2015. Most wineries welcome walk-in visitors for tastings between May and October, with guided tours available at larger estates. The region is establishing itself as Turkey's premier cool-climate wine destination.
Yes, the Urla region is rich in ancient history. Klazomenai (12 min drive) is a 2,600-year-old Ionian city with excavated olive oil workshops — one of the oldest known. The Limantepe excavation site in Urla harbour dates to 3,000 BC. Nearby Ephesus (70 min) and the ancient city of Teos (40 min) offer full-day excursions. Urla's own stone architecture in the old town reflects Ottoman and Levantine heritage.
Urla is a culinary hotspot on the Aegean coast. Must-try specialities include taze balık (fresh-caught fish) at harbourside restaurants in Sığacık, locally pressed olive oil from centuries-old groves, boyoz (a flaky İzmir pastry), and kumru (a local grilled sandwich). The Urla wine trail offers food-and-wine pairing experiences. Saturday's farmers' market sells seasonal produce, artisan cheeses and wildflower honey directly from local producers.
Alaçatı is approximately 25–35 minutes by car from Villa Öz, and Çeşme centre is about 35 minutes. Alaçatı is one of Turkey's most popular Aegean villages, known for its restored stone architecture, windsurf beaches (ranked top 5 in Europe), boutique hotels and lively dining scene. Çeşme's Ilıca Beach is a long sandy stretch with thermal springs. Many guests combine Urla's tranquillity with day trips to Alaçatı for shopping, watersports and nightlife.
Whether it's a quiet week by the pool, a yoga retreat among the olive groves, or a celebration with the people who matter most — Villa Öz is ready when you are.
