Home to Turkey’s third-largest city, proudly liberal and deeply cultured. Situated on the beautiful turquoise-blue Bay of İzmir, it has been an important Aegean port since ancient times, when it was the Greek city of Smyrna, and its seafront promenade is as fetching and lively as any in the world.

The region’s rich and fascinating heritage reflects the fact that it has been the home of Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Levantines and Turks over the centuries. While not as multicultural these days, it still has resident Jewish and Levantine communities and its unique and delicious cuisine attests to this. Izmir is an excellent mix of city and beach fused together to offer the perfect balance for anyone in search of a comprehensive break with a little bit of everything.

Kusadasi, the main tourist resort in the region, used to be a fishing village but now Kusadasi, on Turkey’s west coast, has transformed into a bustling holiday place. The beaches are the main pull during the day offering a range of facilities and activities and after dark, the town comes to life, with vibrant bars and clubs setting an upbeat pace.

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