Top Things to do in Izmir Province
The 10 Best Things to do in Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Discover the best top things to do in Izmir Province, Turkey including Tarihi Asansor, Kordonboyu, Alsancak, Cesme Castle, Izmir Wild Life Park, Cesme AltInkum Beach, Kemeralti Market, Ilica Plaji, Delikli Koyu, Ancient City of Ephesus.
Restaurants in Izmir Province
1. Tarihi Asansor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,175 reviews
Reviewed By ezgi_13 - Gaziantep, Turkey
One of the historical places of İzmir,Asansör tower has been built in the year 1907 by a jewish philantropist,Nesim Levi Bayraklıoğlu to render the difficulty for the elders,children and pregnant woman to climb the stairs due to the altitude difference between Mithatpaşa street and Halil Rıfat Quarter.When you come here,you should watch magnificent view.And free entrance to the elevator.
2. Kordonboyu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,402 reviews
Reviewed By shanepen_ - London, United Kingdom
With the redness of the sunset, it takes man to other worlds. Especially if the sunset is from the sea, you will feel the fire that covers you. It was the most beautiful sunset I could watch in my life!
3. Alsancak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 920 reviews
Reviewed By peanutp21 - Fethiye, Turkey
The waterfront is amazing. On the way to Alsancak, make sure to see Konak Pier and the old clocktower. There are so many restaurants, bars, and cafes to choose from in Alsancak. You can walk around for hours around Sair Esref or Kultur neighbourhoods, looking at old books or shopping for anything.
4. Cesme Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By ConsciousTravelling - Windsor, Canada
If you're in Cesme, the castle is well worth a quick visit. It breathes history, just like many other monuments in Turkey. Be prepared to climb steps and enjoy the view from the top.
5. Izmir Wild Life Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,067 reviews
Reviewed By Alimaima - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Must visit spot if you are traveling with kids in İzmir. My suggestion is to start your visit as early as possible, since the animals “go homes” at around 4 pm. And definitely grab your kids stroller since the territory is huge for walking around. One more tip - you can have a lunch right there in front of the pound with swans and ducks. The one thing which was disgusting for me personally was that they didn’t put proper signs with clear indication where to head. Or maybe that might be an issue only for those with topographical cretinism. I have lost a precious time searching for giraffes ???? f.e. Please take that into account and allocate a whole day from morning for the zoo. And keep in mind that the way will take about an hour to reach there. the diversity of animals you’ll see in correlation with the ticket price is GREAT. and what’s more important is their living conditions - the animals looked happy????
6. Cesme AltInkum Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By poli_cangollari - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
It was a perfect beach day and we enjoyed in turkey , the place was really friendly clean and cheap food, worth’s to visit
7. Kemeralti Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,114 reviews
This colorful area of the city is known for its antiques and elegant shops. Visitors will also fine many good seafood restaurants here.
Reviewed By sweetprince
Another fantastic visit...Durunlar for my silk flowers and friendly staff in all shops...definately the place to get a wedding dress. .can't wait for my next visit
8. Ilica Plaji
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,375 reviews
... probably has the warmest waters in Turkey at any given time. This is due to the hot springs in and around Cesme.
Reviewed By BoRaXiN72 - Istanbul, Turkey
Truly beautiful beach with torqoise sea colors. It is too busy in high season but still clean and clear.
9. Delikli Koyu
10. Ancient City of Ephesus
Reviewed By Seaside641657
We recently had an amazing tour of the ancient city from Izmir. We had 29 hours in Turkey and thanks to Chris No Frills Ephesus Tours, we were able to have an amazing day touring the Ancient City. Mehmet picked us up in Izmir and we went straight to Selcuk to meet Chris and also to pick up our guide Yesra. We began at the Temple of Artemis and then on to Ephesus. We had plenty of time to see the ancient city including the Odeon, the Street of Curates, the Temple of Hadrian, Gate of Hercules, the amazing Terrace Houses with their incredible mosaics, the lovely Celsus Library, onto the Agora, wonderful Amphitheater and gymnasium. It is an amazing site to explore. Having a private guide made it very enjoyable and not so overwhelming. After leaving the ancient city we continued to the House of Mary then stopped for a great local lunch in Selcuk. Locals were all extremely welcoming and lunch was amazing. Continued to the Archeological Museum and then to the Basilica of St John and great view of the castle. Retuned to Izmir to catch early morning flight. Thanks to Chris and her tour company our trip to Ephesus was a holiday highlight. Don't miss her services nor the ancient city. Best day possible! Thanks to all.
