Gemlik Travel Guide: The World Famous Olive Capital and Gulf Coasts

The Blue Mirror of the Gulf and the Land of Olives: Gemlik

Located in the deep bay of Bursa in the Marmara Sea, Gemlik is a historical port city where the sea and olives are intertwined, immortalized with the poet Orhan Veli's verses 'You will see the sea towards Gemlik, don't be surprised'. It is the homeland of the world's best quality thin-skinned, small-seeded and abundant-fleshed table black olives.

Main Places to Visit

1. Küçükkumla, Büyükkumla and Karacaali Beaches

The beaches along the northern coast of the gulf are the liveliest sea tourism centers of Bursa and surrounding provinces during the summer months. There are pebbly and sandy public beaches, coastal tea gardens and fishing piers.

2. Historical Umurbey Village and Celal Bayar Museum

The historical town of Umurbey on the slopes of Gemlik; It hosts culture enthusiasts with its traditional wooden Ottoman houses, monumental plane trees and the memorial museum where the 3rd President of the Republic of Turkey, Celal Bayar, was born and his tomb is located.

3. Gemlik Promenade and Pasha Mansion

The walking promenade, fish restaurants and restored historical wooden mansions on the district coast offer the opportunity to relax with the gulf view.