İZMİR





 What to do?



İnciraltı



İnciraltı has long been a popular weekend destination for Izmir residents. The area, which includes fish restaurants near the sea, was once large tangerine garden.


You may rent a bike or take a walk towards the "Kent Ormanı", İzmir's first urban forest. 

 What to eat in İnciraltı?

  •  Midye (Mussels)

    at Serkan Hamza

  •  Datdadadat

    A place to grab a drink and food (walking distance)

  •  Rakı-Fish-Meze

    at Veli Usta

    *Rakı is an alcoholic drink made of aniseed



 Kemeraltı & Smyrna's Agora



Kemeraltı is the old bazaar of Izmir. You may find many shops which sell local souvenirs, shoes, jewellery, clothing, copper items. If you get there, do not forget to drink Turkish coffee and see a fortune teller.


Smyrna's Agora, close to Kemeraltı, was founded in late 4th Century BC, immediately after the reign of Alexander the Great of Macedonia. Nestled in modern-day İzmir’s historic city center’s core, it is one of the largest agoras in the world that witnessed the Roman Empire.

 What to eat in Kemeraltı?

  •  Manisa Kebabı

    at Doyuran Manisa Restaurant

  •  Local food

    at Kısmet Lokantası or

    Ayşa Boşnak Börekçisi

  •  Kazandibi (dessert)

    at Süt Çiçeği



 Alsancak & Kordon

 Alsancak, historically known as La Punta, has long been a significant part of İzmir. During the Ottoman era, it was home to the upper middle class and was characterized by its elegant residences and vibrant cultural scene. Today, it retains its charm with a mix of historic and modern influences.


You may walk from Kemeraltı to Alsancak where you may find many restaurants, bars, shops and places to listen to music. 


You may also have a walk or grab a drink in Kordon near the sea.

 What to eat in Alsancak?

  •  Boyoz (pastry)

    at Alsancak Dostlar Fırını

    *goes well after a drink

  •  Kumru

    at Kumrucu Şevki or

    Kumrucu Hüseyin

  •  Rakı-Fish-Meze

    at Küçük Balık Restaurant

    *Rakı is an alcoholic drink made of aniseed

 All of the places mentioned above are suggestions only.