| Izmir, or Smyrna, the ‘pearl of the Aegean, is Turkey’s third largest city and second most important port. It is a city of palm-lined promenades, green parks and avenues set in sweeping curves around a circular bay. Visit the famous clock tower on Konak Street. Watch the sun set from the top of the Kadifekale. Holiday villas and apartments may be rented in timeless villages near to pristine beaches, which are surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags and pinewoods. The region is popular with families who enjoy Adaland Aquapark, Europe’s second largest waterpark. |
