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Karaburun Peninsula

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Karaburun Peninsula

Karaburun, İzmir

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İzmir's quietest peninsula, anciently called Mimas, with rugged mountains, deserted coves, narcissus fields and hurma olives.

Safety warning

The peninsula's mountain roads are narrow and winding; plan ahead for fuel and supplies.

Its story

Karaburun is a mountainous peninsula closing off the west of the Gulf of İzmir and was known in antiquity as Mimas. Small coves and pebble beaches line its sparsely settled shores. Hurma olives that ripen on the branch, goat cheese and artichokes are the peninsula's signature products; in winter the narcissus fields bloom. There are marked nature walking routes and dive sites; the best period is April–November.

Key facts

Best season
April–November; January–February for narcissus
Getting there
Via the İzmir–Çeşme motorway connection or the coast road

Trip purpose

  • Cycling
  • Photography
  • Quiet
  • Hiking

Location

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38.57018, 26.47568

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaburun_Yar%C4%B1madas%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaburun_Peninsula%2C_Turkey | https://www.visitizmir.org/en/Icerik/130