Sunday, June 29, 2008

Bergama, Turkey, June 4-6


Athena Pension
Other reviews of Athena Pension rave about the friendliness and helpfulness of Aydin, who runs this with a big smile and a love of food, people and flowers.
We booked for 2 nights but felt so relaxed that we stayed for three, and it seems that other creatures felt comfortable there, too. When we were there, 2 swallows had built their nest on an inner courtyard and we had several afternoons watching them bring food to the babies.
Our room was in the newer part of the pension, but there are some character-filled rooms in the old part (traditional, rustic decor), if you don't mind sharing a bathroom.
At the time of writing, Aydin is renovating a lovely old house next door, which should be finished by late 2008 and will offer an even more characterful place to stay.
Bathroom: private
View: Courtyard and acropolis
Cost: 50 Turkish lira including a great breakfast
Recommended? Highly
Contact details:
Address: Barbaros Mh. Imam Cikmazi No: 9 - Bergama
email: aydinathena@hotmail.com
www.athenapension.8m.com

Tel: 90 232 633 34 20

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