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Izmir

Izmir is Turkey’s third most populous city and a centre for fairs and congresses making it a modern portal city.
With thermal centres, beaches and a beautiful seaside, the west of Izmir stretches out to Çeşme peninsula. Also found in Izmir is one of the Ephesus which is one of the most famous cities in ancient history. During the Roman Empire, Ephesus was one of the largest cities in the world.
Izmir is a lively, cosmopolitan city and also holds an important place with regard to art festivals and international fairs. This Aegean district is famous for its quality olives, meals which are prepared with this olive oil and delightful meze. You can also find examples of Jewish, Greek and Armenian cuisine amongst the menus in Izmir.
Besides the Aegean’s delicious fish, you can also enjoy salads prepared with crayfish, spinach, arapsaçi and nettles.
One of Izmir’s most famous dishes is stuffed artichoke with olive oil. Another popular dish is Lokma (doughnuts in syrup) which has become well known all over Turkey.
Last but not least is the ‘kumru’ sandwich which is toasted on special bread and filled to bursting point.

Karaburun

Right on the edge of the Gulf of Izmir is Karaburun. This is a place with bays which appear to have been embroidered into the land. It is a place with restaurants that serve truly delicious fish and the home of the Karaburun date. This secret corner of heaven awaits you with crystal clear waters and beautifully fresh air. Karaburun is not a place that attracts hoards of visitors from the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts and is therefore a calm and quiet place which is suited to those who want to escape the crowds and enjoy exploring interesting places.

Found on the western edge of the gulf, Karaburun has distinguished itself as the most unspoilt place on the whole peninsula. Karaburun’s biggest advantages are its nature, flora and fauna and a sea which is adorned with blue flag bays. Karaburun is one of the rare places in Turkey that has not lost its special features.

The biggest specialities on the Karaburun peninsula are; The Hurma olives, The Nergiz flower and the artichoke. You can also find hundreds of healing herbs, various kinds of thyme and sage and natures gift of hundreds of wild flowers
The cleanest sea surrounding Izmir is in Karaburun which makes it the ideal spot for those who are fond of diving and with various diving sites available, it is definitely worth bringing your diving gear.

Karaburun is surrounded by places which can be reached by sea such as Büyük Island and Küçük Island. The Islands are great for swimming and have beautifully clean beaches.