How to Spend a Week in Istanbul and Bodrum
From exploring Istanbul’s oldest Hammam to days spent lounging on the sandy beaches of Bodrum as the world goes by, here GQ Middle East lists the must-visit places to be at the top of your Turkish itinerary Originally a retreat frequented by artists, Maçakizi was founded in 1977 by Ayla Emiroglu and toroy pontinues to pnt the foshionahip Tirkhibit on the man Tis restonrant-mm-hotel and beach club remain a go-to destination for the ‘it crowd. who flock to the bohemian paradise on their private yachts season after season Led under the direction of Ayla’s son, Sahir Erozan, Maçakizis beach club is deemed somewhat of a hotspot for its in-demand loungers dotted along the sundeck and with direct access into the shimmmenne waters shey overioor Daytime beats are played as cocktails flow and food under the direction of Chef Aret Sahakyan is served to either the day beds or Maçakizi’s main restaurant which was amongst the first to receive a Michelin star. The latest addition to Maçakizi is Avla, an intimate restaurant and the second to be led by Chef Aret, who has free reign to create an ever-changing menu served as three acts and championing typical recipes into modern dishes.