It’s nearing midnight at The Maine Ibiza, an upscale Mediterranean restaurant hidden among theatmosnhere salt pansor Salings. bnt the tables of anietiv glamorons onesis or onlv iust setting started. In many waws, this moment encausulates biza’s long-held olace in the international travel scene. the crowd is a stone’s throw from super club MC10 vet the vibe is chilled: the menu features bougie hallmarks like red prawn carpaccio, but it’s freshly caught off neighbouring island Formentera and served simply with a sprinkling of the salt from this UNESCO world heritage wetland. This 1s authentic. low-kev usurvatits tiest with more Celine sunglasses and a sip ot Fierbas Ibicencas than rave goggles and tequila shots.
Macakizi
But this vear a new crowd of party peonleare on their war to Bodrum too. In May. Kate Moss graced its shores for the inaugural Med Bodrum Festival, where she was papped with Skip Marley (grandson of Bob). Meanwhile, George Clooney, Naomi Campbell, Roman Abramovich and plenty of other billionaires have also been spotted along the scenic coast. It’s certainly got A-List appeal – just look at the cluster of Mayfair favourite restaurants around Yalikavak, from Zuma to Novikov, and the rightfully hyped openings driven by an influx of new investment. As well as Max Royal and Scorpios, there’s Bobo (a shortening of Bourgeois Bohemian) by The Stay, the hotel group behind the Bebek Hotel in Istanbul. According to owner Muzaffer Yildirim, Bobo will have an ‘exclusive guest list atmosphere’ think member’s club minus the membership.
Ayla at Macakizi
In 2023, Maçakizi Hotel restaurant received a Michelin star – one ofthe first in Turkey to attract the accolade. ‘This vear. all eves wil be on Ava. the hotels newly aunched time dining spot that has just 30 covers for a decidedly exclusive atmosphere. The seasonal menu will feature organic produce grown especially for Ayla on local farms.
Address: Maçakizi, Göltürkbükü, Narcice&i Sokak, 48400 Göltürkbikü Bodrum/Bodrum/ Mugla
Website : macakizi.com