Laid-back Aegean
Izmir
Türkiye's third city feels like a long seaside walk. Fewer tourists, easy day trips to Ephesus and the Çeşme coast.
FlightAbout 4 h from London
Best monthsApril–June, September–November
FeelEasy-going, local, coastal
AirportIzmir Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Why Izmir
Izmir has a smaller but solid choice of clinics, and a calmer pace than Istanbul.
It is a good base if you want to see ancient sites and the Aegean coast without the resort crowds.
Between appointments
Walk the Kordon
The seafront promenade, best at sunset.
Visit Ephesus
One of the great ancient cities, about an hour away. Go early, take water.
Take the ferry across the bay
A cheap, lovely way to see the city from the water.
Kemeraltı bazaar
Old market streets, coffee houses, and the clock tower square.
Local tip. Ephesus involves a lot of walking in the sun. Do it on a day without dental appointments.
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