Kordon Alsancak İzmir, commonly known simply as Kordon, is one of the most iconic waterfront areas of İzmir. Located along the Aegean shore in the Konak–Alsancak area, the promenade is famous for its sea views, sunsets, cafés, restaurants, walking and cycling routes, and lively atmosphere. The İzmir Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism describes Kordonboyu...Read More

Night tourism in İzmir is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience Turkey’s Aegean capital. After sunset, the city changes character: the waterfront fills with walkers, restaurants and cafés become busy, live music continues late into the evening, and neighborhoods such as Alsancak, Kordon, Karşıyaka-Bostanlı and Bornova develop their own distinctive nightlife atmosphere. Unlike...Read More

A road trip from İzmir to Bodrum is much more than a drive connecting two of Turkey’s most popular Aegean destinations. It is an opportunity to experience ancient cities, olive groves, coastal towns, fishing villages, beautiful beaches, Aegean cuisine, and the relaxed atmosphere of the Turkish coast. The direct road distance between İzmir and Bodrum...Read More

For many travelers, a holiday in Türkiye no longer has to mean rushing from one famous attraction to another. Increasingly, visitors are looking for something slower: longer mornings, quiet beaches, local food, small coastal towns and time spent together as a family. İzmir, on Türkiye’s Aegean coast, is particularly well suited to this style of...Read More