The Turkish drama Another Self splits its time between the rush of Istanbul and the healing calm of the Aegean coast, where three friends retreat to the olive-grove town of Ayvalik to confront their lives. The result is a series soaked in two very different sides of Turkey.
Where was Another Self filmed?
The series was shot in Turkey – in Istanbul and, above all, on the Aegean coast around Ayvalik in Balikesir province, whose seaside town and olive groves give the show its restorative mood.
Every Another Self location, explained
Ayvalik – the Aegean retreat
The friends’ healing retreat is set in Ayvalik, a historic town on Turkey’s Aegean coast known for its Greek-era architecture, olive oil and quiet seaside charm. Its waterfront and squares are central to the series’ calm second life.
Istanbul – the city life
The characters’ busier city existence uses Istanbul, including the Sultanahmet area, providing the contrast the story turns on – the pressured metropolis versus the slow Aegean.
Planning a visit
Ayvalik and the nearby resort of Cunda Island are among the loveliest spots on Turkey’s Aegean coast – walkable old streets, seafood and olive groves, exactly the atmosphere the show trades on. It pairs naturally with a stay in Istanbul at the other end of the country’s mood.
