Enez

Enez (pronounced ay-nayz) is a small town in southwestern corner of Eastern Thrace, European part of Türkiye. It is located on the northern shores of the Aegean Sea, near where the river Maritsa (Meriç in (Turkish), Evros in Greek) empties into the sea. Its ancient name was Ainos.

Enez Halal Travel Guide

One of the last places in Eastern Thrace that the Islamic Ottoman Turks had taken control of, Enez, or Ainos as it was called then, was captured by Ottomans a full three years after the fall of Constantinople, in 1456, from the Genoa|Genoese who ruled the town since 1355 as one of their trading posts along the Aegean and Black Sea coasts.

Enez today is a sleepy provincial town which sees some sort of liveliness only June through August, when people from surrounding towns and cities—especially from nearby inland city of Edirne—move in for the summer to their holiday homes in the conglomeration of two-storey buildings on the plains behind the beach, 5 kilometers south of Enez, and actually several times larger and more populous than the town proper itself (which has a constant/winter population of around 4,000). During this time, Enez can be reasonably dubbed as "Edirne-all-packed-and-moved-to-the-beach". During the rest of the year, though and the beach neighbourhood turns into a total ghost town.

Enez sees almost no international Visitors, and the fact that the town was a military zone until early 2000s with very limited access for non-Turks as it lies just on the Greece|Greek border plays no small part in this, although it's now open to all.

Sights in the town can be done as in little time as half a day, even if you pay a very detailed attention. The main draw is actually the long, sandy beach and the crystal clear sea, spared from all kinds of pollution.

Travel to Enez

Travel on a Bus in Enez

There are one or two direct bus connections daily with Istanbul in summer. The seats are sold out in a very short time, so buy your ticket in advance. If you don’t have a ticket bought beforehand and simply can’t just secure a seat on your departure day, you can buy a ticket for Keşan instead, which has a lot more connections with Istanbul which don’t generally need to be booked. In Keşan’s otogar (bus station), take a public shuttle van or courtesy shuttle vanes which your bus company provides, and ask to be dropped at eski garaj (pronounced ays-kee ga-rrazh, zh like j in French), which is the former and much smaller bus station of the town. At eski garaj, you will be able to find a (likely non-air-conditioned) shuttle van heading for Enez, departing within half an hour at most. Keşan-Enez ride takes about an hour while Istanbul-Keşan takes about three and a half hour.

There are also direct buses from Edirne.

By car

Go to Keşan first, which can be visited by taking D110/E90 from Greece|Greco -Turkish border/Ipsala (west), D110/E84 from Istanbul/Tekirdağ (east), D550/E87 from Edirne (north), D550/E87/E90 from Gelibolu/[[Çanakkale (south). In Keşan crossroad, take the southerly road (D550/E87/E90, follow 'Çanakkale' signs) if arriving from west/east/north and after you left the crossroad with traffic lights about 2 kilometers behind, take the road to west (follow 'Enez' signs, for which you should watch out as those signs are not very big). From Keşan, Enez is a 60 kilometers drive away and the road is somewhat narrow in some parts.

Travel by train to Enez

The nearest station is in Uzunköprü, about 80 kilometers away and which has two daily connections with Istanbul. Once in Uzunköprü, you can either take direct buses or take a shuttle van to Keşan and transfer there to another one bound for Enez.

Get Around

The town centre is 4-5 kilometers away from the beach, where there are lodging facilities and lots of ‘summer houses’. There is a shuttle van connection once every two hours between the town centre and the beach. You can also hitchhike on that road very easily. Check out the narrow and curvy bridge which has no barriers on the road to beach.

What to See

• Castle, which has a Byzantine chapel on its grounds, is situated right next to the banks of Maritsa river at the town centre. The opposite bank of the river is actually another country: Greece.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Enez

• Take a stroll on the beach or in the pine woods near the beach.
• Swim in the crystal blue sea. However, be careful as it gets deep very quickly as you move away from the coastline.
• Go birdwatching in Maritsa delta and nearby lakes (for example Lake Gala).
• Watch the sun setting behind the Greek island of Samothrace, that huge black mountain rising suddenly out of the sea.

Halal Restaurants

Because of the town’s location on both seashore and the banks of a major river, it is feasible year-round to buy and eat both saltwater and freshwater fish cheaply.

You can obtain a cup of Tea or Coffee in the garden of ruins of an inn, known as İngiliz Kışlası, which is serving as an outdoor café now (near the beach). The name of the inn (“barracks of the Englishmen” in Turkish) comes from the fact that the building was once used by the British traders who were buying oak trunks to produce charcoal in Britain. Infrequently located oak trees you may see near the beach are the remnants of a lush oak forest which covered the whole area before the trade.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Enez

Enez - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Enez, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Enez. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Enez and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Enez. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Enez. Key components include:

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Enez, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Enez, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Enez, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Enez without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Enez is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Enez.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Enez is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There is only one hotel in the town centre. There are more lodgings (pansiyon) in the beach neighbourhood.

• Ege Otel | ☎ +90 284 811 60 86

Stay Safe

Keep in mind that it’s not ‘cool’ to swim in Maritsa River. As the riverbed is exactly where Greco-Turkish border is, this area is passageway of illegal immigrant smugglers, so anyone swimming in the river may be detained or fined by either Greek or Turkish authorities for ‘illegally entering the nation’. Go to the sea instead.

Medical Issues in Enez

The mosquito population of Enez is exceptionally large, largely due to its location near the swamps created by Maritsa delta. Their bites are also exceptionally painful, so don’t forget to pack a repellent, screen, and anything else that will keep mosquitoes away from you. No need to worry about malaria though and the worst mosquito bites can cause is (heavy) itching, as malaria is totally eradicated (or already unknown since time immemorial) in this part of the world.

Also beware of sea urchins, which are relatively common in the area, when swimming.

Internet & Phones

Enez’s telephone code is 284 (+90 284 when calling from out of Turkey).

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