Fancy a holiday this April? Why not try Izmir! With tantalising Turkish delights at every step of your journey and temperatures reaching the mid-20s, there's so many reasons to get away!

It’s the perfect opportunity to brush up on the amazing culture in this beautiful region while the summer crowds are yet to fly out.

Keep on reading to find out why Izmir should be top of your bucket list this year!

Explore the history

Do you love exploring and seeing unique parts of history? Izmir is well known for its beautiful architecture and historic culture. It's also known to be one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean!

Not too hot, not too cold

April is the perfect time to visit Izmir as the temperature averages at around 22C. It’s T-shirt weather for sure but still cool enough to fit in plenty of sightseeing without getting hot and flustered. The region is well known for having scorching summers, so April could be the perfect time to visit if you’re looking to do a lot of walking while enjoying the cooler climates.

Fine dining

Start off with a perfect meze appetiser – a classic Turkish dish which is perfect for sharing. Then, move on to experience a true taste of Izmir, with their top delicacy kumru which is a Turkish sandwich typically stuffed with cheese, tomato and sausage. Fancy something sweet? Finish off with a firm favourite in Izmir – a chocolate bomb!

Idyllic Izmir

When it comes to scenery, Izmir has the best of both worlds. You can explore the city on foot then take a cable car across the mountains to see the city from above and take in the breathtaking views. Love a beach? Not only is Izmir known for its history, but also its beautiful, picturesque beaches where you can sink your toes into the sand and soak up the stunning scenery.

Book Izmir this April!