Izmir, Turkey travel guide
Named after the former Turkish Prime minister, Izmir Adan Menderes International Airport, ADB, is located in the Gaziemir area of Izmir, about 18 km southwest of the city. By Izmir Airport car hire it is on the way to Selçuk, Ephesus, and Pamukkale.
In 2006 the Adan Menderes Airport opened a new international terminal, and now the airport serves about six million passengers per year. Izmir sits along the outlying waters along the Gulf o fIzmir, by the Aegean Sea. Its a historic city, and has carried a civilization for nearly 3,500 years. Take off in your car hire Izmir Airport and explore this Turkish wonder.
- Local time in Izmir, Turkey:
- GMT+2
- Population of Izmir, Turkey:
- 5.245.549
Tourist attractions at Izmir, Turkey
The Tomb of Tantalus
Visit Mount Yamanlar, the site of the supposed tomb of the Greek mythological character Tantalus. His story is sad and twisted, as most dramas of the Greek gods are, and if his body is here then the his spirit is somewhere trapped below fruit kept eternally out of his reach and above a pool of water eternally shrinking away from him.
Pretty steep punishment, but he supposedly killed his infant son and fed him to the goddess Demeter, something both Zeus and the Greeks felt was very tabu.
The Tomb of Tantalus was first explored in 1835 by Charles Texier and is an example of the historic traces in the region prior to the Hellenistic Age.
The Clock Tower
One of the more pronounced elements of Izmir's harbor and a must visit by car hire Izmir, Turkey, the 25 m marble Izmir Clock Tower stands brilliantly in the middle of the Konak district. Designed in 1901 for the 25th anniversary of the ascension of Abcülhamid II to the Ottoman throne.
The tower features four fountains, placed around the base in a circular pattern with North African inspired columns.
Sancakkale
One of the three historic castles of Izmir, Sancakkale was vital to Izmir's security for centuries. Situated in the present-day Incirati quarter between the Baçova and Narlidere districts, on the southern shore of the Gulf of Izmir.
The Castle stands at a key point where the straight allows entry into the innermost tip of the gulf at its narrowest, and due to shallow waters through a large part of this strait many ships have sailed close to the castle.
Recommended daytrips from Izmir, Turkey
Agora Open Air Museum of Izmir
Smyrna was an ancient city unearthed in two sites within Modern Izmir. Agora of Smyrna was built during the Hellenistic era and its remains exist today as the space of Izmir Agora Museum in Izmir's Namazgah quarter.
Here you will find several different ancient structures including the base of the northern basilica gate, the stoa, the ancient shopping centre, and the many columns of the agora. Drive through Izmir's Namazgah quarter in a cheap car hire Izmir, Turkey, and explore this rare preserved ancient city.
Karatas
Karatas is the traditional Jewish quarter in Izmir. This area is home to several historic synagogues, including the Beth Israel, Izmir's largest synagogue. It is also home to Asansör, meaning literally "the elevator", built in 1907 to allow people to climb to the elevated part of the area that is separated by the coastal strait by a steep cliff.
Çesme District
Take yourself out to lunch in the Çesme district in Izmir, Turkey car hire and experience this district's signature sandwich. Kumru is a special kind of sandwich featuring cheese and tomato in its basics, with sucuk added.
Izmir contains a large region able to grow a rich selection of vegetables. Some of the dishes you should look for here are the tarhana soup (made from dried yoghurt and tomatoes), köfte keskek (boiled wheat with meat), or zerde (sweetened rice with saffron). Expand your palate and your cultural experience while in Izmir, Turkey.
Hotels at Izmir, Turkey
HOTEL ARTEMİS
Atatürk Mah. 1012
sok no: 2 35920
Selçuk İzmir TURKEY
Tel : 00 ( 90 ) 232 892 61 91 out of Turkey Tel : 0 232 892 61 91 inside of Turkey
Fax : 00 (90) 232 892 47 78 out of Turkey
info@hotelartemis.com.tr
Local conditions for Izmir, Turkey
Thu, 24 May 2012 16:50:00 +0300
Thursday at 16:00 EEST:
white cloud. 23°C (73°F)
Temperature: 23°C (73°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 3mph, Relative Humidity: 49%, Pressure: 1011mb, rising, Visibility: VG
Weather forecast for Izmir, Turkey
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Thursday
Thundery shower, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 13mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 74%, Sunrise: 05:52EEST, Sunset: 20:23EEST
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Friday
Light rain shower, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 64%, Sunrise: 05:52EEST, Sunset: 20:24EEST
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Saturday
Sunny, Max Temp: 24°C (75°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 24°C (75°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: WNW, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 52%, Sunrise: 05:51EEST, Sunset: 20:25EEST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
- Airport code:
- ADB
- Phone number:
- (232) 274 6464
- Address:
- 35410 Gaziemir, Izmir, Turkey
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Izmir:
- Izmir city || 11 Miles / 18 km / 25 minutes by rental car from Downtown Izmir
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Izmir Airport you will find a variety of car rental companies at the airport. The following companies offer car rental service in Izmir Airport:
- Artı
- Avis
- Eco
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Yes
Booking your car hire vehicle for Izmir Airport in advance is the best way of getting the best deals and cheap car rental offers in 7 seater, 9 seater or any type of car hire vehicle you need for your stay in Izmir, Turkey.
Airlines providing airport services to Izmir, Turkey
- Atlasjet
- British Airways
- Cham Wings Airlines
- Cyprus Airways
- Germanwings
- Hamburg International
- Kish Air
- Lufthansa
- Onur
- Pegasus Airlines
- Sky Airlines
- Taban Air
- Thomsonfly
- TRANSAVIA.COM
- Turkish Airlines
