Urla

Urla is a small and charming district of Izmir and is one of the most beautiful holiday resorts in the region. Urla, which attracts visitors with its 4 thousand years of history, small villages, beaches and sea dating back to ancient times, promises a calm and peaceful holiday to its visitors.  Urla went under the rule of Persia, Roman and Byzantine empires and in 1071 Turkish principalities and Ottoman Empire ruled the province.  Urla, which was occupied by the Greek army on May 18, 1919, was liberated from the occupation on September 12, 1922. 

While the Mediterranean climate is seen in Urla which can be visited in four seasons, the average annual temperature is determined as 16 degrees. The hottest months of the year are July and August, while the peak months are determined as the period between June and September. It is recommended that those who want to spend a quiet holiday come to Urla in September and October.

Distances to Urla

Çeşme Urla 55 km

İstanbul Urla 610 km

İzmir Urla  40 km

İzmir Airport  Urla 46 km

How to get to Urla?

Those who want to come to Urla by plane should first come to Izmir airport. You can easily reach the Izmir bus station with the city buses from the airport and after a 30-minute journey with Urla buses. Those who want to come by private vehicles can reach Urla via İzmir by following the signs. You can also easily reach Urla by using intercity buses .

Urla Accommodation 

There are many accommodation options suitable for all kinds of the budget for those who want to stay in Urla.The options include 4 and 5–star all-inclusive hotels, boutique hotels, apart–hotels, hostels, apartments for rent and villas for rent. Due to the intensity in June and September, those who want to make a holiday in Urla are recommended to book in advance.

What to eat in Urla?

In Urla which is dominated by Aegean and Mediterranean cuisine, seafood stands out the most. Nearly thirty different types of fish, appetizers, vegetarian dishes and salads made with herbs that are grown only in that region are served to the visitors in the Urla kitchens.   Those who come to Urla are recommended to taste stuffed squash blossom, stuffed artichoke, Urla katmer.