Izmir is famous for its beautiful beaches and vibrant city life making it a perfect holiday for people of all ages. Kusadasi, one of the most popular cruise ship ports and main tourist region, also known as Turkey's jewel of the North is famous for shopping, beautiful marina, lively waterfront cafe bars and restaurants and many more historical attractions.
Altinkum is a beautiful seaside resort loacted on Turkey's southwest coast famous for its golden sand beaches and crystal clear waters with plenty of water sports activities and boat trips. Looking for a cheap holiday to Izmir? We have plenty of cheap all inclusive deals with low deposit options where you can book your holiday to Izmir.
Izmir has some of the best amazing ancient monuments right in the centre of the city. You can find the ruins of a Roman-Greek marketplace inside the Agora grounds. The Historical Clock Tower, one of the city’s landmarks w?th its elegant marble fountains at Konak Square is a must visit place.
There are plenty of museums, Churches and Mosques famous for their architectural and historical features to visit and explore. Hisar Mosque, Kemeralti Mosque, Agia Fotini Church, Church of Saint Vukolos, Beth Israel Synagogue and Algazi Synagogue are some popular places preferred to visit.
Keremalti Market
The most popular central bazaar in Izmir is really a stunning place to visit where the local marketeers shout and smile selling their products and are very friendly and happy to interact. Keremalti is home to shops, eateries, artisans workshops, coffeehouses and historic places of worship.
There’s plenty of delicious local food specialties like sweet and sticky Turkish delight in every colour of the rainbow and salty sour olives range from deep black-purple to bright green. Spending a day to explore its crowded and colourful streets highlights the main Izmir.
Mount Kadifekale
Kadifekale, also known as the Velvet Castle is a hilltop castle in Izmir located on the Mount Pagos. They still have the tradition of Turkey's southeast baking bread in makeshift ovens and weaving colourful textiles that they happily sell to visitors.
Built by General Lysimachos, a successor of Alexander the Great, Kadifekale appears to have acted as both a castle and a fort, giving clear and beautiful views of the city and across to the Gulf of Izmir.
Turkish Feast
Turkish meals are dated back to the Ottoman Empire, Baklava being one of the most iconic sweet dish. Some good places to eat and drink in Izmir are Gozlemecim, Kordon, Tugba and Asansor.
Roasted eggplant, grilled whole fish, savory greens smothered in sour cream, potato and lamb stew, green salads with shredded cheese, Iskender Kebab, fresh sweet peppers and radishes are some regional delicacies, tourists love to indulge themselves and are definitely not to be missed.
