Buharkent Places to Visit and Local Flavors

Buharkent is a small town within the borders of Aydın province. Buharkent has been both a transit point and home to many civilizations in history. It has rich underground geothermal resources and local flavors.

History of Buharkent

Aydın Buharkent Harita

The town of Buharkent, 86 kilometers away from Aydın, has hosted many civilizations since ancient times.

Buharkent is located in the narrowest part of the Menderes Valley. An important road passes through the ancient city of Tripolis, located within the borders of Denizli, at a distance of about 20 km to the east of Buharkent. This road is Alaşehir, Sardes, Smiryna road. This road is of great commercial and military importance. Another road passing 15 km west of Buharkent connects the ancient city of Aphrodisias to the ancient cities of Nysa (Sultanhisar), Tralles (Aydın), Magnesia, Ephesus and Milet.

In the years before Christ, Buharkent was under the domination of the Hittite, Phrygian, Lydian, Ionian, Persian and Roman civilizations. In 1211, in front of Antiokhea, west of Buharkent and near the town of Başaran, Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Gıyasettin Keyhüsrev I and Iznik Emperor Teodar Laskaris came face to face. With the treaty made at the end of the war, the city of Antioch and its east were left to the Turks. Thus, the Turks began to approach the Menderes Valley.

In the Battle of Kösedağ in 1243, the Anatolian Seljuk State suffered a great defeat against the Mongols. However, Turkish tribes began to flow into the Menderes Valley. The people of Buharkent are the Turkmen people of Buharkent, who are members of the Karahancılar tribe of the Üçoklar Bozdoğan tribe.

It remained under the auspices of the Ottoman Empire until the War of Independence. Historically, it turned from a municipality to a village and became a district in 1987 with the name Buharkent.

The Geothermal Wealth of Buharkent

Buharkent’in Jeotermal Zenginliği

The district of Buharkent has taken this name because of the richness of its geothermal deposits. There is geothermal water that passes through a neighborhood of Buharkent district and takes its source from the depths of the forest. This geothermal water has been flowing for centuries. This water, which even today’s technology cannot find its source, reaches the earth at 53 degrees.

It is also said that these hot spring waters are healing for many diseases. Local people also state that they owe their health to both the spring water they drink and the hot spring waters.

The most important feature of Buharkent geothermal spring water is that it is a source that can be used both as potable and hot spring water in our country and perhaps in the world. In addition, Buharkent region was declared as “Buharkent Thermal Tourism Development Region” at the beginning of 2007.

Places to Visit in Aydın Buharkent

What to do in Buharkent, which is located on many road routes as well as being small in Aydın, places to visit, places to be seen; are undoubtedly geothermal resources.

Tekkekoy Region

Tekkeköy Hot Springs, located in the south of the Kızıldere region, also known as the Büyük Menderes region, in the town of Buharkent, famous for its thermal waters, hosts more than one geothermal spring along the broken fault line under it.

Kizildere Thermal Springs

Buharkent Kızıldere geothermal spring water comes from Denizli-Kızıldere springs, 3 kilometers away. The temperature of the water is constant at 5 degrees. The spa water is sodium bicarbonate sulfate and also has fluoride thermomineral. It is said to be good for many diseases, from rheumatic diseases to brain disorders. The Buharkent Kızıldere Thermal Springs attracts the attention of those who have health problems.

Local Tastes of Buharkent

Buharkent Paşa Böreği

Although the local flavors of Buharkent, a district of Aydın, are called by the same name in the city and the district, they show differences in terms of the spices in its content.

Paşa Böreği (Pasha Pastry)

Pasha Pastry, with the name börek, is served as the main dish in this region. At first glance, those who see the Pasha pastry may liken it to the oiling of the Kayseri region, but you will clearly understand the difference when it is eaten. What distinguishes Pasha Pastry from oiling is primarily the ingredients in its sauce. At the same time, the layers of lubrication consist of thin dough, but the layers of pasha pastry consist of fried dough. It is served with yoghurt poured on it and its special sauce.

Pumpkin dessert

In every region of our country, pumpkin dessert is made with various methods. This very popular dessert has also found its place in the local cuisine of Buharkent. In Buharken, this dessert is finely cut and cooked with care. It is served with lots of walnuts on it.

Places to See around Buharkent

Tripolis Antik Kenti

The surroundings of Buharkent are almost surrounded by ancient cities. Especially when you have gone to Buharkent, the ancient city of Tripolis, which is only 20 km away, should not be missed.

Since it is on the road route that reaches the regions where tourism is more intense such as Pamukkale and İzmir, it has the feature of being a frequent destination. In addition, transportation to İnsuyu and Umut Thermal Springs of Sarayköy is made from this district.

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