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Kordon Promenade: Konak to Alsancak

Izmir, Turkey · Izmir walking route

The Kordon sums up Izmir's relationship with the sea: crowds sprawled on the grass at sunset, cyclists, café terraces along the shore and the Karşıyaka skyline across the bay. The route starts among the historic buildings of Konak Square, passes the old harbour offices at Pasaport and ends in the lively streets of Alsancak. It is completely flat and suits every pace.

Distance
3.2 km
Estimated Time
~75 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Stops
5
Route Type
Linear

Stops on the Route

  1. Izmir Clock Tower (Konak Square)

    The elegant 1901 tower is the symbol of the city; the route starts here, parallel to the sea.

  2. Pasaport Pier

    A historic pier surrounded by the old customs and harbour buildings.

  3. Cumhuriyet Square

    The broad square with the Atatürk Monument; gateway to the Kordon lawn.

  4. Kordon Lawns

    The grass strip right on the water — Izmir's open-air sunset lounge.

  5. Gündoğdu Square & Alsancak

    The walk ends at the doorstep of Alsancak's café- and bar-filled streets.

Getting There

Konak Square is reachable by metro; from Alsancak the İZBAN Alsancak station takes you back.

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