The Aegean Coast

Turkey's Aegean shores are among the loveliest landscapes in the country. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods. Dotted with idyllic fishing harbors, popular holiday villages and the remains of ancient civilizations attesting to the inheritance of more than 5,000 years of history, culture and mythology, this region offers a holiday with something for everyone -- nature lovers, sun worshippers, photographers, sports enthusiasts, sailors and archaeologists. Along the whole length of the coast, accommodations to suit every taste and price range can be found.

The Aegean coastal plain enjoys an exceptionally mild climate, with soft, verdant springs, hot summers, sunny autumns and warm winters marked by occassional showers. For sunbathing and water sports, the summer months are ideal; for exploring the ancient ruins and picturesque countryside, spring and autumn are the most inviting months. The Aegean provides the perfect escape from the rigors of a nothern winter: even in January and February, the days are sunny and pleasant.

Izmir, the gateway to the Aegean region, is connected to Istanbul by frequent air, bus and train connections. The plane flight is a mere 45 minutes, while comfortable overnight buses and reach Izmir in eight to nine hours. Convenient train connection can be made from the Istanbul- Bandirma ferry, a five-hour ride across the Marmara Sea. Turkish Maritime Lines operates over-night car ferries from Istanbul to Izmir several times a week as well as a crossing from Venice in the summer and autumn months. By private car, Izmir can be reached via Bursa or via the Canakkale coastal highway. For travellers wishing to begin their journey further to the south, the Dalaman airport is served by regularly scheduled and charter airlines. Self-drive car rentals can be arranged for pick-up at the airport.

Locations

• IZMIR
  • Birtplace of Homer
  • Museums
  • Historical Sites
  • Parks
  • Monuments
  • Art and Culture
  • Shopping
• PLACES OUTSIDE IZMIR
  • Balcova
  • Camalti
  • Yamanlar Camligi
  • Kemalpasa
  • Belkahve
  • The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse
  • The Cesme Peninsula
    • Cesme
    • Ilica
    • Ildiri
    • Dalyan
    • Ciftlik
    • Alacati
    • Urla Iskelesi
    • Cesmealti
    • Balikova, Mordogan, Karaburun
    • Seferihisar, Sigacik, Akkum
    • Gumuldur, Ahmetbeyli, Pamucak
• THE NORTH AEGEAN
  • Foca (Phocaea)
  • Bergama (Pergamum)
  • Dikili, Candarli
  • Ayvalik, Seytan Sofrasi, Sarmisakli, Alibey
  • The Gulf of Edremit, Kucukkuyu, Altinoluk, Akcay, Edremit, Oren
  • Kazdagi, Pinarbasi
  • Bekramkale
  • CANAKKALE
    • Gelibolu (Gallipoli)
    • Truva (Troy)
    • Bozcaada Island
    • Gokceada
• THE INTERIOR AEGEAN
  • MANISA
    • Spil Dagi National Park
    • Gordes
    • Sart (Sardis)
  • USAK
  • AFYON
  • KUTAHYA
    • Cavdarhisar, Murat Mountain, Dumlupinar, Baskomutanlik National Park
• THE SOUTH AEGEAN
  • Efes (Ephesus)
  • Selcuk
  • Bulbuldagi (Mt. Nightingale)
  • AYDIN
    • Sultanhisar
    • Kusadasi
    • The Menderes Valley
      • Gullubahce (Priene)
      • Milet (Miletos)
      • Didim (Didyma)
      • Geyre (Aphrodisias)
  • DENIZLI
    • Pamukkale (Hierapolis)
    • Karahayit
  • MUGLA
    • Bodrum
    • The Bodrum Peninsula
      • Bardakci, Gumbet, Bitez, Ortakent Yalisi, Karaincir, Bagla, Akyarlar
      • Turgutreis, Gumusluk, Yalikavak
      • Torba, Turkbuku, Golkoy, Gundogan
    • The Gulf of Gokova
    • The Gulf of Gulluk
    • Milas
    • Marmaris
    • The Datca Peninsula
    • Koycegiz
    • Dalyan
    • The Gulf of Gocek
    • Fethiye

Resource:

Ministry of Culture and Tourism

General Directorate of Information and Promotion

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