 Turkey's
Aegean shores are among the loveliest landscapes
in the country. The magnificent coastline,
lapped by the clear waters of the Aegean Sea,
abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded
by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods.
Dotted with idyllic fishing harbours, popular
holiday villages and the remains of ancient
civilisations attesting to the inheritance
of more than 5,000 years of history, culture
and mythology, this region. offers a holiday
with something for everyone - nature lovers,
sun worshippers, photographers, sports-enthusiasts,
sailors and archaeologists. Along the whole
length of the coast, accommodations to suit
every taste and price range can be found.
Izmir - Birth Place of
Homer
Known in Turkish as "Beautiful Izmir",
the city lies at the head of a long and
narrow gulf furrowed by ships and yachts.
The climate is mild and in the summer the
constant and refreshing sea breezes temper
the sun's heat. Behind the palm-lined promenades
and avenues which follow the shoreline,
the city, in horizontal terraces, gently
ascends the slopes of the surrounding mountains.
The third largest city in Turkey, Izmir's
port is second only to Istanbul's. A cosmopolitan
and lively city all year round, during the
International Arts Festival (June/July)
and the International Fair (August/Sept),
Izmir bursts with an added vibrancy.
Museums
 The
Archaeological Museum , near Konak Square,
houses a superb collection of antiquities
including the statues of Poseidon and Demeter
which, in ancient times, stood in the Agora.
Neighbouring the Archaeology Museum, the
collection in the Ethnography Museum contains
folkloric artifacts, which includes a fine
collection of Bergama and Gordes carpets,
traditional costumes and camel bridles.
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