Urla

The district extends over 727 square kilometers along the Aegean Sea, featuring a 40-kilometer coastline with numerous beaches and ancient archaeological sites.

Archaeological excavations at Limantepe revealed settlements dating to 4000 BC, making it one of the earliest regularly used ports in the Mediterranean region.

The district maintains six hundred thousand olive trees and operates multiple wineries along the Urla vineyard route, continuing ancient agricultural traditions.

The town center contains Art Street with local craftwork shops, while Çeşmealtı area, 10 kilometers north, provides access to swimming beaches.

Karantina Island served as one of only three registered quarantine stations worldwide during the Ottoman period, protecting maritime trade from disease spread.

Location: İzmir Province

Elevation above the sea: 70 m

Shares border with: Güzelbahçe, Seferihisar, Çeşme, Karaburun

Website: http://urla.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 38.32222,26.76472

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04