Family travel

I went to İzmir with my family last summer and it was amazing. I visited for the first time. They camped at a camping site around two weeks (I joined them for the remaining 4 days). If you come to İzmir you shouldn’t leave without visiting Ephesus Ruins. I would recommend visiting at night because it’s so hot during day and it looks even more breathtaking with the lightnings at night.

Solo travel

I was there camping and had to tell you that I left my heart in Izmir when I came back to the İstanbul🥹. The food, sea, and people, and every second I spent there was a magnificent memory for me. I am thinking about going to Izmir this summer again if I have my chance.

Solo travel

I unfortunately lost all my photos, but I remember that it was a quiet and very friendly place. The locals were very warm. The meals were splendid and very exotic for the time.

Solo travel

Izmir is an amazing City. I have stayed there for some time and enjoyed it very much. The food and hospitality are amazing. The weather mostly sunny and the sea nearby. I fell in love with Turkey. I can only recommend to visit.

Couple travel

We first went there by train and then get to the metro to reach the center. We grabbed a coffee and visit İzmir’s boulderhall so show my friend how to belay. Then we get into a bus to go to the village where the climbing zone is also located. Locals were really helpful to give us directions and information. The bus drivers even helped us to carry our gears. When we reach the village, everybody was cheerful and helped us a lot. But the the weather was really hot that is why we wanted to arrange a place to stay and hopefully go to sea. Everywhere was so expensive. But then we found a really cheap place in center by Airbnb. Our hosts was incredible. They were really cheerful and dull of stories. We went to a sea altogether next day and another friend of mine joined us. We could not enjoy the nightlife but my female friends often go out late at night and party until morning. They stay in Buca and the clubs are near to their houses. I think İzmir Buca is the safest place to party and night out in Turkey but It is still important to take precaution and don’t drink too much :D. I can comfortable say that you can visit İzmir and have fun as much as you do. I went there with my male friend that’s why I said couple.

Generally speaking, It is a lively city with very structured demographic. You know what to expect from where you go at any hour as a local I would say. Touristic places are safer but have the danger of paying much more if it is obvious that you are a tourist. People are warm and accepting towards foreigners and mostly open to help. Many know English especially younger locals. However, some areas are not safe to visit even in broad daylight. Please ask a local before planning your trip.

you shouldnt use taxi alone ---------------- dont go to the clubs alone ------------------------ dont drink/smoke from someone ------------- you can use the "izmirim kart" app or credit card for the bus/train/ferry etc. and they work till 12a.m ~ 1.00 a.m

It may vary depending on the region you are staying in. But you can easily visit the touristic spots. Theft incidents are low, but unfortunately, as a woman, you may be verbally harassed or visually harassed.

It is one of the safest places in Turkey. There are some dangerous places to enter like every city but if you stay in central areas it is pretty safe. People are helpful so you can ask for help if you feel that you are in danger

This is the most socially developed city of Turkey. People here are more helpful and kind than the rest of the country. Most of the people are aware of the dangers for woman and even an insulting situation, people of this city always backs up with womans and people always react to abusers.