Izmir is sometimes considered to be more Mediterranean than traditional Turkey. The town has beautiful buildings that include traditional red tiled roofs and an 18th Century market.

The hills in the area are neutralized when you hire a vehicle from Car Hire Izmir. One possible way to scale one of the hills is by the Asansor. This elevator was built in 1907 to transport residents. There is a restaurant at the top that offers great views of the town. Reserve Car Hire Bodrum Airport online here.

Konak Square is home to a famous clock tower. Built at the turn of the 20th Century the tower is surrounded by Kemeralti Bazaar and the Konak Yali Mosque. Kemeralti is a big bazaar where you can sit on lounges and watch the world pass by or shop for a bargain in the bazaar. You can also find carpets and jewelry in Kizlaragasi Hani.

Away from the town and just a short drive in your Car Hire Izmir vehicle are the beautiful beaches of Foca, Dikili, Urla and Cesme.

There are several bars to be found in the Alsancak area which is home to old Greek houses. The bars have been built into the houses and are quite popular with locals and tourists.

Visit Kadifekale which is an old castle that sits on Kadifekale hill. The castle offers splendid views of the town.
There are Roman ruins at Agora which are a worthwhile visit.

A boat trip from Konak to Karsiyaka is a beautiful journey and the sea is quite magnificent.

Izmir Airport is located 18km southwest of the town. The airport is extremely busy in the high season from May to October when it sees an increase in passengers from international destinations. British airways offer flights to London while other carriers such as Germanwings offer low cost flights to Berlin. The airport deals with over 5m passengers per year and the terminal is very modern with all of the facilities that you would find in any regional airport.

Second name: ?zmir Adnan Menderes International Airport

Airport codes

IATA: ADB

ICAO: LTBJ