LET'S DISCOVER URLA

Are you ready to discover Urla, the apple of Izmir's eye? Your route is ready for a beautiful trip to this peaceful place where nature, sea and greenery meet.

URLA ROUTE

URLA PIER

You can brighten up your day with a walk or bike ride along the pier beside the sea. You can also visit the Quarantine Island at the end of the pier walkway and discover new places.

ARKAS ART

Arkas Art Urla presents a selection of art from the Arkas Collection, reflecting Lucien Arkas' interest in art and collecting. Pieces from Turkey and abroad are on display, such as paintings, sculptures, carpets, armor, and glass. It is a place of discovery that will delight art lovers. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

KLAZOMENAI

Klazomenai, one of the 12 Ionian cities, is located on Quarantine Island. Excavations began in 1979 and continue to this day. It is open to visitors. Recommended for those who like to visit historical places.

KÖSTEM OLIVE OIL MUSEUM

In this museum you can learn how olive oil is made, the processes it goes through, and you can buy organic products. It is open every day except Mondays.

UZBAŞ ARBORETUM

With the motto "Our inspiration comes from nature, our determination from the sun, and our strength from our country's soil", the Arboretum houses more than 250,000 examples of palm trees, tropical plants, and outdoor plants from 52 species. Recommended for nature lovers.

URLA ART STREET

Extending about 200 m, you can find art galleries, workshops, second-hand bookstores, gift shops, bakeries, cafes, etc. along the Art street as well as buy local Urla wines, soap, jewelry, and magnets.

IZMIR ROUTE

THE ANCIENT CITY OF EPHESUS

The original foundations of the city date back to 6000 BC. Must see places in Ephesus include the Magnesia Gate, the State Agora Baths, the Odeon, and the Latrina…

ÇEŞMEALTI

One place to spend some pleasant time in Çeşmealtı is Güvendik Hill, which offers beautiful views of the Izmir Gulf amongst natural harmony and calmness.

FOÇA

Foça is a district of Izmir, about 69 km northwest of Izmir city center. The old Foça houses and the Foça mills are worth seeing, and beaches such as Sazlıca Beach and Kosova Beach are ideal places for swimming.

CLOCK TOWER

The historical Izmir Clock Tower was built in 1901 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the succession of Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II. When people talk about Izmir, the Clock Tower is oe of the first things they mention. Don't leave Izmir without seeing this historic relic.

TRANSPORT

ADNAN MENDERES AIRPORT

The Adnan Menderes Airport is located 14 km south of the city, within the boundaries of the Gaziemir and Menderes districts. Travel time is about 50 minutes. The name of the stop is "Urla District Terminal". Airport Call Center: 0850 222 0 487

İZBAN

The Izmir Metro System, or İZBAN, was completed in 2010. It has 41 stations on a total line length of 136 km. İZBAN operates on the suburban line between Aliağa and Selçuk. Daily headway is from 05:20 am to 01:23 am.

İZDENİZ( FERRY)

The İZDENIZ ferry between Izmir and Urla only operates on Saturdays and Sundays.