UZBAŞ Arboretum
Winding 12 km (7.5 miles) south from Urla town, past the vineyards, is the beautiful valley where the UZBAŞ Arboretum fills 50 acres with cultivated palms, trees, and collections of tropical and sub-tropical smaller shrubs and plants. Of the palms alone, over 250,000 palms representing 52 species are grown for commercial distribution, with many more tree species grown in the carefully maintained open-air collections landscaped to the site, while the greenhouses are home to endemic and other species from all around the world. The gardens are a delight to see, always with a guide, either by a short guided walk or on the longer buggy tour through the vineyards and ornamental plant collections. Plants, ceramics, organic olive oils, and other local products are for sale in the shop and cafe. There is no public transport nearby, so a car is essential and plenty of parking is available.
