Things To Do in Izmir area
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Brave the region’s waterparks
This stretch of coast is home to a trio of waterparks. The biggest, Adaland, is packed with flumes and rivers, and also... Read More
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Browse the stalls at Ozdere’s Saturday market
Browse the stalls at Ozdere’s Saturday market
Every Saturday, a market pops up in the centre of Ozdere, near the mosque. Locals stock up at the fruit, veg, fish and... Read More
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Build sandcastles at Ozdere Beach
Build sandcastles at Ozdere Beach
Kids have got it made at Ozdere Beach. The sands are really soft – perfect for s... Read More
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Check out the ruins at Pygale Beach
Check out the ruins at Pygale Beach
You’re guaranteed some peace and quiet at this sleepy beach, 15 minutes’ drive n... Read More
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Dig into Turkish food
Dig into Turkish food
This is a cosmopolitan resort, with lots of restaurants in the town centre and s... Read More
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Dodge the crowds at Milli Park
Dodge the crowds at Milli Park
This nature reserve in Guzelcamli is owned by the government, and it’s home to 3... Read More
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Eat vine leaves at a traditional Turkish restaurant
Eat vine leaves at a traditional Turkish restaurant
When it comes to eating out Turkish-style, Ozdere has the real deal – along the ... Read More
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Enjoy Kusadasi’s nightlife
Enjoy Kusadasi’s nightlife
The faster-paced bars are centred around Bar Street, a pumping strip in the old ... Read More
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Explore the world underwater
Explore the world underwater
The Aegean coast’s good looks aren’t reserved for its beaches and pine-stacked h... Read More
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Feel divine at the Temple of Apollo
Feel divine at the Temple of Apollo
Heard of the Oracle of Delphi? Well, back in the day, the Oracle of Didyma was j... Read More
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Get a history fix in Hierapolis
Get a history fix in Hierapolis
This ancient site is really close to Pamukkale. A bit like Bath, it once teemed ... Read More
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Go back in time at Ephesus
Go back in time at Ephesus
Ephesus takes top honours on Turkey’s must-see list and it’s no wonder – it’s co... Read More
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Go off-road in the countryside
Go off-road in the countryside
If you want to check out the scenery in these parts, you’ve got options. Horse r... Read More
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Have a night out in Kusadasi
Have a night out in Kusadasi
Barlar Sokak – or Bar Street as it’s better known – is a neon-lit strip in the o... Read More
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Have a night out in Kusadasi
Have a night out in Kusadasi
Ozdere is an early-to-bed type of place, so if you’re in the mood for a night on... Read More
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Hop on a gulet cruise
Hop on a gulet cruise
Get a different view of Turkey’s coastline on a gulet cruise. On board one of th... Read More
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Destinations in Izmir area
Top Destinations
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Kusadasi
Holidays to Kusadasi offer a great mix – you've got golden sands, watersports and an up-tempo nightlife, plus with one of the area's biggest sights just down the road.
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Ozdere
Ozdere holidays are all about the beach, with miles of shortbread-coloured sand piled up along this section of the Turkish Riviera.