Kordon Promenade
Kordon
A seafront promenade stretching from Konak to Alsancak, with lawn picnics, cycling and sunsets over the bay, İzmir's most lived-in scenic spot.
Kordon is the seafront promenade on the eastern shore of İzmir Bay. It runs about 3 km north from Konak Square to the Alsancak pier, with broad lawns and bike paths along the water. Locals picnic, run, walk their dogs and fish here. In the evening the sun sets over the bay across the water, and people sit on the grass drinking beer and eating sunflower seeds. It is İzmir's proudest urban landmark. Along the way are old-style horse carriages, seafood restaurants and bars, and next to it is Alsancak's Levantine old-house district. From the Pasaport pier you can also take a ferry to Karşıyaka. The promenade is open all day, free of charge. The walk from Konak to Alsancak takes about 40 minutes, or you can rent a shared city bike.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Atatürk Museum (İzmir)
- St. Polycarp Church
- Kültürpark
- Alsancak & Kıbrıs Şehitleri Street
- Hisar Mosque
- Kızlarağası Han
- Agora of Smyrna
- Kemeraltı Bazaar