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Izmir Region Holidays
The bustling city of Izmir is situated on the bay of the same name on the West coast of Turkey. A holiday to Izmir is based in the North of the Aegean region, the Aegean coast of Turkey is characterised by turquoise waters and secluded bays. The Izmir Region has an international airport and a vast range of cultural and artistic attractions. Izmir has a 5,000 year heritage and is rumoured to the birth place of the famous poet Homer, author of the legends Liad and Odysseu.
Holidays in Izmir Region – A city for sightseeing and shopping
The bustling commercial centre and shopping in Izmir’s markets is a shopaholic’s idea of paradise. On holiday in the Izmir Region you can experience the history, hospitality and cuisine that Turkey is famous for. Izmir is the perfect temperature for a holiday in Spring or Autumn. Izmir Holidays allow you to experience two of the Seven Wonders of the World: The temple of Artemis at Ephesus and King Mausolus’ tomb in Bodrum. There are hundreds of archaeological sites in the Izmir region, two hundred and fifty three to be precise. Izmir is also home to the state Art & Sculpture Museum and the Archaeology Museum.
Izmir Region Holidays – Golden beaches and Turquoise Waters
The waters of the Aegean coast are the inspiration behind the colour turquoise. The gulfs, peninsula’s, caves and golden beaches line up one after the other along the Aegean coast. For the keen Scuba Diver on holiday in the Izmir Region, there are a number of excellent shipwreck dives and dotted along the coast there are sunken cities, where ruins can be seen under the sea. Holidaymakers in Izmir could visit the nearby holiday resort of Cesme, which is famous for its natural springs and the therapeutic qualities of the sea water.
Izmir Region Holidays & Resorts
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