Izmir Things To Do

There is an abundance of sightseeing tours available from Izmir. You can choose from a trip to Pammukale and Hierapolis to view the amazing petrified lime cascades to the Jewish Sites in Sardis. Don’t miss a chance to wander through the Roman and Christian ruins of Ephesus or tour the 4^th century BC Alexander Castle on Pagos Hill.

 

There are some great traditional Turkish restaurants in Izmir. Try out the lamb dishes or the excellent Izmir meatballs. Prices are extremely reasonable in Izmir and meals can be had for a little as three Euros. There are also some excellent international restaurants serving British favourites as well traditional kebabs.

 

You have a wide variety of options to choose from when it comes to the nightlife in Izmir. Take your pick from colourful live music venues or try out the local nightclubs for late night dancing. You can find something to suit your tastes from little traditional bars to bustling rock concerts. Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey and has a large number of bars and clubs to match. Don’t miss the historical lift that travels between two different street to various bars and restaurants.

 

There are a great number of beautiful beaches to the North, East and South of Izmir. You can take your pick from bustling resorts with an abundance of water sports to quiet secluded bays where you can relax in private. There are child friendly beaches with shallow waters all within easy travelling distance of Izmir.

 

A visit to Izmir would not be complete without a traditional Turkish bath. There is no better way to totally relax the mind and body and to clear out toxins. Many hotels will have their own Turkish Baths and there are also public baths available all over Izmir. This is a perfect way to relax after a hard days shopping at the bazaar.