Ahãma, A New Destination for Nature, Gastronomy & Wellness, Opening This August, in Göcek, Türkiye

20.06.2024 - 21:47 / breakingtravelnews.com

In August 2024, on the stunning Göcek coastline, Ahãma will open its doors for the first time. Nestled on the white sand beaches of a secluded bay, cocooned by an 11-hectare protected forest, Ahãma reflects its natural surroundings and the rich Lycian heritage that characterises this area of Türkiye.

The ancient Lycians that once inhabited this area of Türkiye were known as the “people of light,” and the importance of light is essential to every aspect of Ahãma’s architecture and design.  Beautiful and serene spaces bathed in natural light can be found throughout Ahãma. These spaces capture the “land of the light” design ethos and give mind and body room to breathe.

Design

Ahãma’s architecture was created to blend in with the natural surroundings, and to foster a sense of being connected to nature. Materials, including wood, stone and linen, and a warm terracotta palette of colours, reflect the beauty of the land and the textures of the natural environment.  The grounds have been created so guests can explore the entire property comfortably on bare feet.

Ahãma will open with 30 cabanas and a villa, alongside four dining spaces, an open-air yoga shala, a gym, a massage area, and a pool shaped like an inverted temple sunken into the ground. Each space has been designed by Istanbul’s Stüdyo AB Architecture, in collaboration with Conceptual and Creative Director Gabriela Palatchi, to bring the Ahãma vision to fruition.

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This vision has holistically informed the interior design, down to subtle touches like curation of artwork, repurposed and artisanal furniture, as well as select pieces sourced from vintage fairs and art galleries in Istanbul and London. Interior touches, including the tiles and kilim rugs, were crafted specifically for Ahãma by Turkish artisans. Ahãma showcases numerous commissioned artworks by emerging young talents, alongside a focal collection by Hiroshi Sugimoto featuring over 50 individual pieces with a seascape theme.

Each of the five two-bedroom cabanas and 25 one-bedroom cabanas overlooks its own unique view, from serene forest to calming sea. In the twin cabana rooms span up to 1600 sq. ft of space.  The spacious villa offers three sumptuous bedrooms, an infinity pool, and a private dock, with views of the local flora seen throughout Ahãma.

The Ahãma project is distinguished by its respect for local nature and culture. Veneration of the natural environment can be witnessed throughout the design, and in Ahãma’s ecological treatment of waste and water. Created by Spanish landscape architect Alvaro Sampedro, Ahãma’s grounds highlight the local flora and the distinctive Göcek topography.

Experiences

Guests can enjoy a range of flavours from the region in the setting of