Karaburun Peninsula
Karaburun, the largest peninsula in Turkey, is located at the entrance of the Gulf of Izmir. The Karaburun Peninsula is quite indented. The distance between Izmir and Karaburun is 100 kilometers and you need to follow the Izmir-Çeşme highway to get to Karaburun. After driving 45 kilometers to the Karaburun junction and 55 kilometers after the junction, the Karaburun Peninsula will be seen with all its beauty. The Karaburun Peninsula is also a very old settlement. It was called Mimas in ancient times and many civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, Persians, Hittites, and Byzantines ruled in Karaburun. During the archaeological excavations, stone hand axes and primitive pottery were unearthed in the region. Today, Karaburun is both a historical excursion area and a point visited by many tourists with its natural beauties. If you are planning a holiday in Izmir, do not forget to spend time on the Karaburun Peninsula. Of course, Kazakh Valley, Kolophon, Lebedos, Hadrian's Temple and Belevi Mausoleum are among the places we recommend you see.
