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Alişan Özaydın

Founder of Satsumania Village | Regenerative Tourism & Local Stewardship in Rural Türkiye

My name is Alişan Özaydın, and I was born and raised in the Badembükü region of Karaburun, Türkiye, where I continue to live and work today. As the founder of Satsumania Village, I have transformed a family-rooted connection to this land into an ecological tourism and regenerative living initiative that seeks to protect the area’s unique natural and cultural heritage. Our project promotes sustainable tourism, environmental stewardship, local culture, community engagement, and nature-based expe

Born and raised in the region, I am the founder of Satsumania Village, an eco-tourism and regenerative living project in Badembükü, Karaburun, Türkiye. My work focuses on protecting local natural heritage while creating sustainable opportunities for visitors and the local community.

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Satsumania Village – Ecological Tourism & Rural Heritage Project

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  • Region: GEN Europe
  • Languages: Turkish, English

Satsumania Village is a locally rooted eco-tourism initiative in Badembükü, Karaburun, that welcomes guests while integrating the culture, production, and natural values of the entire Badembükü plain. It aims to strengthen local livelihoods and contribute to the long-term prosperity and sustainability of the village. … Read more

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    : Turkey
  • GEN Region

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    • GEN Europe
  • Languages spoken

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    • English
    • Turkish
  • Websites

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    • Satsumania Village Web Site
    • Satsumania Village Instagram

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