2022 Europe Prize awarded to İzmir! The 2022 Europe Prize – the highest level of the Prize which is awarded each year by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to the town most active in promoting the European ideal – has been awarded to İzmir in Turkey.

Karaburun Peninsula, also known as Mimas, is a must-see destination not only with its history of thousands of years, but also with its crystal clear sea, and beaches.

Sunny İzmir days have already arrived! Anyone up for a swim? Discover the beautiful bays of İzmir with Visit İzmir! visitizmir.org/en/Category/9/… #izmir #çeşme #turkey #sea #holiday #travel #sun #visitizmir

Within merely a single day and in the very same city, one can relive 8500 years of history. Visit İzmir blog page and prepare yourself for a journey of 8500 years! visitizmir.org/en/Content/184 #izmir #smyrna #yeşilova #bornova #bayraklı #agora #konak #kemeraltı #unesco

Birgi, a neighborhood of Ödemiş, is a historical treasure hidden with its lush green texture. #izmir #turkey #ödemiş #birgi #çakıraga #visitizmir #travel #holiday

Ferry services between İzmir and Lesvos have started. You can reach Lesvos after a 2-hour and 45-minute journey via ferries departing from Alsancak Port. You can buy tickets for ferry services that will continue throughout the summer at bilet.izdeniz.com.tr #izmir #visitizmir

How about an exciting journey to the beaches of Alacatı? Windsurfing can be a unique adventure on hot summer days! #izmir #visitizmir #alaçatı #çeşme #turkey #aegean #summer #holiday #travel #seaandsun #surf #windsurf #beach

For a pleasant break in Kemeraltı, be the guest of the centuries-old Abacıoğlu Inn. #izmir #turkey #kemeraltı #abacıoğluhan #unesco #heritage #oldtown #oldcity #holiday #travel #citycenter #visitizmir

Good morning from Kemeraltı Old Bazaar! We’re having “boyoz” for breakfast. #gogastro #gastronomy #boyoz #izmir #visitizmir #cityofizmir #kemeraltı #oldtown #citycenter #izmircitycenter #izmiroldtown #UNESCO

Break the law of gravity only with the power of the wind! Gülbahçe is one of the best kite surfing areas in Turkey with its shallow water, offers great facilities to improve yourself. #urla #gülbahçe #kitesurf

You have come to İzmir and your time is limited, but you want to enjoy and explore this beautiful city. On our Visit İzmir blog page, we offer a roadmap where you can explore this beautiful city in 24 hours. visitizmir.org/en/Content/95

Grab your camera and explore Kemeraltı! You can follow the route we’ve planned to take the greatest shots with your camera. Let’s step into the stunning streets of Kemeraltı together. visitizmir.org/en/Content/229

From field to table, let’s experience the story of the olive together. For full video click on the link to watch: youtube.com/watch?v=dQZKF9…

Every city hides stories within a true explorer knows that to have an earnest understanding of the city, you need to find its stories where they are hidden. You can find the Stories of Kemeraltı Route in Visit İzmir blog page: visitizmir.org/en/Content/227

The village of Birgi has been selected as one of the "World's Best Villages" for 2022 on a list announced by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Take a voyage into the world of wine and experience the authenticity of the Urla Peninsula! You can find the Urla Wine Route in Visit İzmir blog page. visitizmir.org/en/Content/242

Discover the land of history from ancient Ephesus to modern Selçuk... Don't miss visiting one of the 7 wonders of antiquity, The Artemis Temple! You can find the Selçuk- Ephesus Route in Visit İzmir blog page. instagram.com/p/CqSTMitIc0Y/

The Seven Churches await your discovery! Welcome to Anatolia, the land of the prophets, the cradle of culture and art, where East and West and religions intermingled… You can find theSeven Churches Route in Visit İzmir blog page. visitizmir.org/en/Content/244

Discover the land of health, and nature with the path from Asclepieion to Kozak Plateau... Don't miss visiting the healing corridors of Asclepieion that whispers the words of antiquity! visitizmir.org/en/Content/247