İzmir

A calming and undemanding route around the lakeside. The first six kilometers are a dirt road between four and five meters wide, while narrower passages await us in the last kilometer. Then we will pass by Alaman and Gebekirse Lakes. If its migration season, make sure to take a break and watch the birds.

We are on the west coast of the Karaburun Peninsula! The start and finish points are near sea level, but in the middle of the course, we’ll have to climb. The highest point of the route is the fire watchtower which offers a magnificent view.

We depart from Germiyan, near Çeşme and go to the ancient Ionian city of Erythrai in Ildırı! There are no noteworthy climbs or descents. After leaving Germiyan, we’ll continue through forests, alleys, maquis shrubland, and mostly through olive groves, and arrive in Erythrai. You can see the ancient city in Ildırı, swim in one of the cleanest coasts of the Aegean Sea, and join one of the local boat tours.

We’ll set off by the sea! Many camping areas await us on the Pamucak coast. On the road, we’d pass over the Menderes which gradually silted up the ancient port of Ephesus seperating it from the Aegean Sea. We’ll be traveling through an important natural habitat with the sea in the west and wetlands in the east. During migration season, it’s even possible to observe birds!

From Şirince, we’ll head south of the village, and continue for a while on the cobblestone streets. By way of the orchards, we’ll reach the forest. Moving out of the trees and undergrowth, we’ll see Selçuk and the Küçük Menderes Delta. At the end of our descent, we’ll be in the village of Çamlık.

We depart from Yaylaköy, the village with the highest altitude on the Karaburun Peninsula. An important descent awaits us! We’ll start at an altitude of 431 meters and reach the shore of Lake Iris at 127 meters. Then, we’ll travel through the pine forests. The route ends on the shores of Lake Iris. Like many lakes in the region, Iris is a frequent destination for migratory birds.

The last two routes ended in Zeytinköy. This time we start off there! After the first 2.5 kilometers, the slope gradually increases. The route, which starts at an altitude of 10 meters, at some point reaches an altitude of 301 meters.

Nous partons du sanctuaire de Klaros au sud de la péninsule d'İzmir! Sur le chemin, nous passerons par Notion, une autre ville ancienne, à Değirmendere. Puis, un par un, nous traverserons les villages de Sancaklı, Çileme, Karakuyu, Yenice, Gölova et Zeytinköy. Enfin, nous arriverons à côté d’Éphèse à Selçuk. N'oubliez pas que les lacs entre Zeytinköy et Selçuk sont des sanctuaires d'oiseaux migrateurs.

We’re starting at Alaçatı and are going to keep a little distance from the sea! We’ll pass by Alaçatı Dam and arrive in the village of Karaköy where there is a small farming community. Cycling through small villages, we’ll reach the village of Ildırı, our finish point.

Nous sommes à Seferihisar, une ville de Cittaslow. Le parcours est un peu court, mais le nombre de lieux à visiter est élevé! Nous verrons l'agora de l'ancienne ville portuaire de Teos et les ruines du port. À Teos, nous verrons également l'ancien bâtiment du parlement, la citerne et le théâtre, ainsi que le temple de Dionysos, le dieu de la vinification et du vin.

This route is not very easy, so be ready! We’ll climb through Kızıldağlar with its unique landscapes. The asphalt village roads will take us to the highest point of the route at an altitude of 961 meters. Then, by passing the villages of Efemçukuru and Çamtepe, we’ll complete our trip in Gödence village.

On va à Şirince via les oliveraies et les vergers! Tout d'abord, nous grimperons à travers les oliveraies et arriverons au point avec des ruines historiques appelé «Kale» (château en Turc). Şirince est un village connu de beaucoup pour ses histoires spirituelles. Assurez-vous de goûter à la variété de vins locaux et ne partez pas sans acheter des huiles d'olive pures et du mastic de gomme!

L'ancien sanctuaire de Claros est notre point de départ et l'ancienne ville de Colophon est notre point d'arrivée! Nous roulerons parmi les vergers fruitiers et les maquis, sur des chemins forestiers et des ruelles. Si vous le souhaitez, il est possible de camper autour de l'étang d'Ataköy.

C'est une route entre deux points très prisés de la Mer Égée, sans jamais quitter la mer! Le parcours de 32 kilomètres commence au port de Çeşme. Nous passons devant deux des plus belles plages de la région, la baie de Pırlanta et la baie d'Altınkum, et retournons à Alaçatı.

Çeşme is our starting point once again! We set off from Çeşme Port. After riding in the center of Çeşme for a while, we head towards the road to İzmir. On the fifth kilometer, we start our journey towards Alaçatı. Following the road to Alaçatı, we stop at Mersin Bay. Then we pass between the wind turbines in the village of Zeytineli and arrive in Uzunkuyu.

Cette route offre aux cyclistes les beautés généreuses de la Mer Égée en quelques heures. La route commence à la jetée de Çeşme et va à Urla via Alaçatı. Avant d'arriver à Urla, nous faisons un arrêt à Erythrai, la ville ionienne millénaire d'Ildırı. Ensuite, en traversant de nombreux villages, nous arrivons à Urla Pier. Une autre ancienne ville ionienne, Klazomenai, nous attend là où le cours prend fin.

The starting point is Colophon, an ancient Ionian city. The first destination point is Tahtalı Dam. From there, we’ll go to the district of Menderes that is among the region’s most productive agricultural lands. We’ll be surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and fruit orchards. The pond area here is ideal for camping.

Notre point de départ est Gökliman, également connu sous le nom de Kokar Bay. Le seul village de Kokar Bay est une ferme piscicole. La région entière se compose presque exclusivement de forêts. C’est pourquoi la première partie de notre itinéraire nous emmène sur des routes forestières. Vers le milieu du parcours, nous atteindrons la partie la plus élevée et une altitude de 361 mètres. Ensuite, notre descente commence jusqu'à ce que nous atteignions le village de Zeytinler.

With its old houses and local flavors, Ildırı, set between the old windmills and the artichoke fields, is a must-see! After heading for Karaburun, we’ll see the sea in Balıklıova. Before leaving, make sure to see Balıklıova’s old stone houses!

We’re in Karaburun, another peninsula on the İzmir Peninsula! We’ll climb the slopes of Akdağ, where the legends of mythology live on. We’ll pass between the region’s abundant daffodils in Mordoğan, leaving the abandoned stone houses behind.

This is a flat, quiet, and not too difficult route. First, we cross the historical İskender Bridge and arrive in Torasan, which is famous for its figs. The village of Özbek, known for its local flavors and cuisine, will be our next stop.

Small but challenging hills await us on this 53-kilometer-long route. The narrow and asphalt village roads that will bring us closer to Selcuk might tire us a bit. We’ll pass by the ancient city of Metropolis and going through local villages, we’ll arrive in Ephesus from the shore of the Küçük Menderes River that brings life to the region’s agriculture.

Nous partons du village de Küçükbahçe. Nous passerons par le village abandonné de Sazak qui possède le plus beau paysage de la péninsule. Nous terminerons notre route en arrivant au centre du district de Karaburun, niché entre jonquilles et mandarines.

Nous commençons dans un sanctuaire sacré et nous nous retrouvons dans l'ancienne ville d'Éphèse, classée au Patrimoine Mondial de l'UNESCO! Nous partirons d'une altitude de 414 mètres et descendrons à une altitude de 350 mètres dans un rayon de cinq kilomètres.

Nous partons d'une ville de Cittaslow, Seferihisar, et, en traversant la vallée de Kocaçay, nous atteindrons Orhanlı à proximité d'une zone de sources chaudes. Ensuite, nous traverserons la rive du barrage de Beyler et grimperons jusqu'au village de Gödence à 500 mètres d'altitude.

We start at one ancient Ionian city and finish in another one. The 63.3 km route starts at Klazomenai at Urla Pier. We’ll arrive at Sığacık Port and the ancient city of Teos. After Sığacık, we’ll continue our ride and the course will end at the ancient city of Lebedos.

At the end of this route, we’ll arrive at the southernmost part of İzmir, the ancient city of Ephesus, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What is more, once there, we’ll be only a few kilometers away from the House of the Virgin Mary in the village of Şirince.

This route, which is not very long but is quite challenging, ends next to the House of the Virgin Mary. We’re going to climb Bülbüldağı (Mt. Koressos) and gain an altitude of about 300 meters. At the top of the mountain, we’ll find the House of the Virgin Mary, one of Christianity’s holiest shrines.