IZMIR HOLIDAY REVIEWS
Izmir
A modern city with plenty of historic attractions, Izmir is the cosmopolitan port and commercial centre on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Although it is a large business-like city, it has plenty to offer visitors. Those who holiday in Izmir will enjoy the ambience of its seafront palm-fringed promenade around the bay, the colourful bazaar, waterfront restaurants,more
A modern city with plenty of historic attractions, Izmir is the cosmopolitan port and commercial centre on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Although it is a large business-like city, it has plenty to offer visitors. Those who holiday in Izmir will enjoy the ambience of its seafront palm-fringed promenade around the bay, the colourful bazaar, waterfront restaurants,more
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Beautiful city - Phillip Wegner. Date of travel: Jun 2007
Izmir is a really beautiful city, with thousands of years of history. It is a great holiday base, being close to the beach resorts of Kusadasý, Cesme and others. Izmir's old town has narrow winding streets and interesting bazaars. Check out Kemer Alti for some interesting shopping. There are many interesting things to do in Izmir, for instance you can take the elevator (Asansor) to the top of a hill for panoramic views of the city. The city has a large park called Fuar, a good place to chill out with many bars, restaurants and kebab stalls. Of course there are also loads of mosques you can visit, just remember to observe local courtesies. Interesting excursions from Izmir include: Kusadasis, a beach resort town which gets packed with tourists in the summer. Usadasi is a smaller beach resort south east of Izmir which has less holiday makers. Bergama is a ancient city in the mountains 70 miles west of Izmir which has wonderful old castle. Selcuk is a village south east of Izmire which has a nice market and museum. The town of Ephesus is also nearby - this was one of the great Roman cities and still has lots of old Roman sights. Definately worth going here. Near Ephesus is the House of Maria, where the mother of Jesus is said to have spent the last years of her life. Izmir is really worth a visit on holiday, there is lots to do and you will see some of the "real" Turkey rather than the tourist version you get at the main beach resorts. The locals are very friendly, helpful and speak good English.
Izmir is a really beautiful city, with thousands of years of history. It is a great holiday base, being close to the beach resorts of Kusadasý, Cesme and others. Izmir's old town has narrow winding streets and interesting bazaars. Check out Kemer Alti for some interesting shopping. There are many interesting things to do in Izmir, for instance you can take the elevator (Asansor) to the top of a hill for panoramic views of the city. The city has a large park called Fuar, a good place to chill out with many bars, restaurants and kebab stalls. Of course there are also loads of mosques you can visit, just remember to observe local courtesies. Interesting excursions from Izmir include: Kusadasis, a beach resort town which gets packed with tourists in the summer. Usadasi is a smaller beach resort south east of Izmir which has less holiday makers. Bergama is a ancient city in the mountains 70 miles west of Izmir which has wonderful old castle. Selcuk is a village south east of Izmire which has a nice market and museum. The town of Ephesus is also nearby - this was one of the great Roman cities and still has lots of old Roman sights. Definately worth going here. Near Ephesus is the House of Maria, where the mother of Jesus is said to have spent the last years of her life. Izmir is really worth a visit on holiday, there is lots to do and you will see some of the "real" Turkey rather than the tourist version you get at the main beach resorts. The locals are very friendly, helpful and speak good English.
