Are you ready to discover a secret hidden among the layers of history at the foothills of the Ida Mountains? The legendary city of Antandros awaits you—a place mentioned in Homer's Iliad and believed to be where Aeneas, the founder of Troy, built his ships to find a new homeland after his city fell. Located just above Altınoluk, this ancient city, with new beauties being unearthed every day through ongoing excavations, is a unique stop for history enthusiasts.
An Archaeological Treasure Approximately 32 km from Nadas Kazdağları
During your peaceful stay in Yeşilyurt Village, you can easily reach the Ancient City of Antandros with a pleasant 30-35 minute drive from our hotel. This cultural excursion will show you that the Ida Mountains possess not only natural beauty but also a profound historical legacy.
What Awaits You in Antandros?
- Roman Villa and Mosaics: Visit one of the city's most impressive finds—a rich Roman villa built on the slope. The geometric pattern mosaics adorning the villa's floor, which reflect the aesthetic understanding of the period, will transport you thousands of years back in time.
- Living History: Seize the opportunity to witness the ongoing archaeological excavations and see how history is brought to light from the soil.
- Edremit Gulf View: Enjoy the panoramic view from the ancient city's slopes, which lays the entire Gulf of Edremit at your feet.
- Mythological Origins: Deeply feel the mythological spirit of the Ida Mountains, which is known as the location where the beauty contest took place, where Paris chose Aphrodite among three goddesses, and where the Trojan War was ignited.
