PARKS AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS
CULTURE PARK
The culture park is a major recreational spot for the
inhabitants of Izmir offering a number of sports and recreational facilities
within an area displaying palm trees and vegetation typical to the
Mediterranean landscape. Since 1936 the annual International Izmir Fair is held
in this park at the end of the August.
AEGEAN UNIVERSITY BOTANICAL GARDEN
Located within the complex of the Argean University in the
Bornova district, this park is the only internationally qualified botanical
garden in Turkey. It offers a rich variety of plan life.
The garden
accommodates many species of plants ranging from those from the tropical
regions to those from the Alps.,kept in artificial conditions. Hundreds of
shrubs and trees are grown in the garden that accommodates about 3000 species.
The garden also houses a Herbarium Research and Application Centre where dried
plant samples are preserved for scientific research.
CABLE CARFACILITIES
The cable car located in the Balcova Neighbourhod charms
visitors with the breathtaking scenery displayed on the journey.
BALCOVA SPAS
“Agamemnon Spas’ cited by Homer’s legends and the geographer Straboo’s works have been
used as a curing centre from ancient to present times. The spas where the
wounded soldiers of Alexander the Great were treated were very popular in those
times.
This region is presently called “Balcova Spas” and offers thermal waters
,mud baths and a source of drinking water. The Balcova Spas, which also
provides accommodation are particulary beneficial for the treatment of
disorders relating to the upper respiratory system, chronic infections, rheumatism,metabolism
and skin.The curing water of the Balcova Spas contains sodium chloride.
BEACHES
101 KM of Golden Sands
The Aegean coastal strip in the Province of Izmir runs for a
length of 629 km.A 101km section of this coastal strip is a natural beach.The
geographical formation of Izmir’s coastal strip consisting of a peninsular and
some small bays provides ideal opportunities for water sports as well as the
use of a beach.
The most popular beaches in the province include beaches at
Pamucak, Uria, Gulbahce , Cesme, Llica, Alacati , Altinkum, Gumuldur and Ozdere, as well as those at Dkili,
Candirli , Foca and Oren in the north. Transport to and from the beaches is
very convenient.Throughout the day there is transport from the bus stations at
Izmir central and Uckuyular to almost every district.
MARINAS
The southern part of the Cesme Peninsula in Izmir. In
particular, forms one of the major yacht routes in Turkey.The route between
Cesme and Kusadasi is the area where yacht tourism has developed the most. The
small bays which extend side by side in the south of the sub district of Alacat
are paradise for yacht lovers.
