This time we came to Agva, on the Black Sea coast, to escape from the city. Ağva is a village built between two rivers and a forest in front of it.

Ağva already means “village between two streams” in Latin. Göksu and Yeşilçay streams pass through Ağva and flow into the Black Sea.

When it comes to eating and drinking in Ağva, the first thing that comes to mind is fish. Most of the fish restaurants are by the Yeşilçay stream. But this time, we say let’s eat our mullet and horse mackerel in Fener Bufe accompanied by the sound of waves.

Celal Keskiner, owner of Fener Bufe, is assertive about the freshness and taste of fish. He says you can eat fish in Ağva in summer and winter.

Here, there are places that appeal to every segment and every budget. You see the price lists before entering in front of every restaurant. The prices are increasing towards Göksu stream. Many foods in those regions come from Istanbul. But wherever you eat your food, don’t forget to throw a few pieces to the fish in the stream. It’s as if all the fish in the stream come to the bait you throw. You can already spend hours by the stream.

Ağva The population of Ağva is around 3000 people. But this figure rises to 10,000, especially on weekends in summer. There are those who come here to swim in the sea or in the creek, and those who come just for a delicious meal …
When you go to the seaside, the waves of the Black Sea greet you. Lifeguard Necmettin says that the sea is not always so choppy. The two-kilometer Ağva beach is especially full on weekends.
When it comes to Ağva, it is not possible to return without buying a Şile cloth. If you are on a Friday, you can also buy fresh milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits brought here by the villagers. Even if you don’t buy anything, it is pleasant to walk around the village market. We are a little late, though, it is necessary to arrive early in the morning, but everything still looks so fresh… Mushrooms… Cherries… Cheese… Vegetables… All come from the surrounding villages.

Of course, after the market, we immediately dive into a shop that sells Şile cloth clothes. There are many types of hand embroidered with all colors. It is an ideal garment for summer as it does not sweat.