Измир

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Мы находимся в Сеферихисаре, в «Читтаслоу». Маршрут коротковатый, но мест для посещения огромное количество! Мы увидим агору в древнем портовом городе Теос и руины гавани. В Теосе мы также увидим древнее здание парламента, резервуар и театр, а также храм Диониса – бога виноделия и вина.

Мы отправились из святилища Кларос на юге полуострова Измир! По дороге мы проедем еще один древний город — Нотион в Дегирмендере. Затем мы проедем через деревни Санджаклы, Чилеме, Каракую, Енидже, Гёлова и Зейтинкёй. Наконец, мы прибудем в окрестности Эфеса, в город Сельчук. Помните, что озера между Зейтинкёем и Сельчуком являются заповедниками перелетных птиц.

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.

Мы поедем в Шириндже через оливковые рощи и фруктовые сады! Сначала мы поднимемся сквозь оливковые рощи и доберёмся до исторических руин под названием «Кале» (по-турецки «замок»). Шириндже — деревня, славящаяся священными историями. Обязательно попробуйте разнообразные местные вина и не уезжайте, пока не купите чистое оливковое масло и жевательную мастику!

Наша отправная точка – Гёклиман, также известный как залив Кокар. Единственное поселение в заливе Кокар – рыбная ферма. Весь регион состоит почти исключительно из лесов. Поэтому первая часть маршрута проходит по лесным дорогам. Ближе к середине маршрута мы достигнем самой высокой точки на высоте 361 метр. Затем мы спускаемся до деревни Зейтинлер.

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.

Мы начинаем со священного храма и заканчиваем в древнем городе Эфес, внесенном в список Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО! Отправимся с высоты 414 метров и спустимся на высоту 350 метров в пределах пяти километров.

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.

Нашей отправной точкой является древнее святилище города Кларос, а древний город Колофон — наша конечная точка! Мы проедем среди фруктовых садов и маквисовых кустарников, по лесным дорогам и аллеям. При желании можно разбить лагерь у пруда Атакёй.

We set off from Küçükbahçe village. We’ll pass through the abandoned village of Sazak which boasts the most beautiful landscape of the peninsula. We’ll complete our route by arriving at Karaburun district center, nestled between daffodils and tangerine trees.

Мы выезжаем из Читтаслоу, Сеферихисара, следуем через долину Коджачай и добираемся до Орханлы, расположенного вблизи термальных источников. Затем пройдём по кромке плотины Бейлер и поднимемся к деревне Гёдендже, на высоту в 500 метров.

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.

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.

Этот маршрут пролегает между двумя очень популярными точками Эгейского моря, и вам даже не придётся выходить на сушу! Маршрут протяженностью в 32 километра начинается в порту Чешме. Мы проходим два прекрасных пляжа региона, залив Пирланта и залив Алтынкум, и возвращаемся в Алачаты.

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.

На этом маршруте велосипедистам откроется бесчисленное множество красот Эгейского моря. Маршрут начинается от пирса в Чешме и идет до Урлы через Алачаты. Прежде чем прибыть в Урлу, мы делаем остановку в Эрифры, тысячелетнем ионийском городе в Илдыри. Затем, пройдя через множество деревень, мы прибываем на пирс Урла. В конце пути нас ждет еще один древний ионический город — Клазомены.

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.