As you descend from the dramatic pine and olive clad rolling hills around Mazi village, and wind your way past a scattering of village houses, you come to three small bays. Tiny Çiçek pension occupies prime position on Çakilliyali bay, a long sweep of pebble beach with beautifully clear water. A handful of small houses are the only other occupants on the bay. Ismail and his family have been running the restaurant on the beach since 1975, producing wholesome Turkish food using the extensive range of organically grown fruit and vegetables from the pension’s gardens, fresh eggs from their chickens, local cheeses and honey. In 1989, the rooms were added next to the little restaurant and Çiçek pension was created. It’s laid back and easy going, providing the perfect place to unwind!