The word “escape” might mean many different things to different people, it is very clear that city people will share the same opinions and feelings about escaping; they mean “out of the city”, “quietness of countryside”, “somewhere green”, “waking up with bird songs” etc. As the reasons of these descriptions vary, one thing stays common: Today’s city life is just too demanding, too hasty and too tiresome to cope with all the time.

This is exactly why Mr.and Mrs. Azatoglu “escaped”, and found themselves in the Ida Mountains building up a Ranch House and leaving “the city” for good in 1993. To the envy of many who visit, they get up to an evergreen of olive trees that change their tone all the time as the wind sweeps by them. And since then, they share Idaköy with people that enjoy the word “escape” with their way of thinking: Explore the Mountains’ historical past, observe its today or just have a good time in it; swim in waterfalls, trek its routes, take delight in what it has to offer...

This Web Site is dedicated to Idaköy Ranch House, its residents, guests, and the Mighty Ida that has been the source of inspiration to one of the greatest Cultural Inheritances of the World. You will also find detailed information about its miraculous gift, the Olive.

It may not be the real thing, but come in and “escape” for a while anyway. We’ll be much more happy to host you in Idaköy of course, to make you a part of this experience someday.

Idaköy Ranch House

e-mail: idakoy@idakoy.com

Telephone: +90.266.387 34 02 

Fax: +90.266.387 33 93

GSM: +90.532.636 34 50

Address: Çamlıbel Köyü - 10300 Edremit / Balıkesir /Turkey