And lining the banks of the river wood frame tourist lodges that compliment the natural setting. A tiny fishing village years ago, Agva today is a ‘refuge’ for Istanbulites looking to escape the big city. Those seeking nature all year round alight in particular at Agva. Autumn for them is a lyrical tour by paddleboat on the Göksu amid the falling leaves, a romantic melody listened to while sipping coffee among the red-tinged ivy vines, or the appetizing aroma of a freshly caught fish cooking on the grill. Not to mention the cottony white breads of Agva’s bakeries! If you happen to catch the Friday outdoor market, you can buy beans, mushrooms and eggs and return home with fresh provisions.

A DECEPTIVE SILENCE
Although autumn is associated with rain, the autumn sun that comes out after a rain creates a magical light in Agva, bringing out various tones of brown on the newly cleansed and purified trees. The sparkling drops are scattered in the air as the kingfishers flap their colorful wet wings.