Izmir travel guides & articles
All 4 in-depth pieces we’ve published on Izmir — newest first.
İzmir's August Concert Week: 11–16 August 2026
From a tree-shaded garden in Urla to a converted gasworks and a beach club in Alaçatı, İzmir's 11–16 August run is the region's densest concert stretch of the summer — here's how to plan around it.
The Longest Breakfast: Inside Izmir's Serpme Kahvaltı Ritual
A working guide to Izmir's serpme kahvaltı tables in Alsancak, Bostanlı and Karşıyaka — who they suit, what to book, and what to skip.
The Agora of Smyrna: Walking Izmir's Ancient Heart in a Modern City
In Izmir's Namazgah district, a 2nd-century Roman marketplace still shares its ground with the neighbourhood that grew up around it — here's how to walk it, and what else nearby earns a place on the itinerary.
Salt, Rakı and the Sea: How Izmir Eats the Aegean
From sweating rakı glasses on the Kordon to a Michelin open-fire above Urla, the honest 2026 guide to eating the Aegean in İzmir — who each table is really for, and what it costs.