Urla, Coastal municipality in Izmir Province, Turkey.
Description
Urla is a coastal municipality in Izmir Province that stretches along the Aegean Sea with many beaches and bays. The area combines residential neighborhoods, shops, galleries, and ancient archaeological sites scattered throughout.
History
Excavations at the ancient port of Limantepe show people lived and worked here around 4000 BC. This makes it one of the oldest regularly used harbors in the Mediterranean.
Culture
The area has deep roots in wine and olive oil production, with local wineries and mills that visitors can explore today. These farming traditions shape how people live and how the land looks.
Practical
The town center has an Art Street with craft shops and studios from local artisans. Beaches and bays are easy to reach from different access points along the coast.
Did you know?
Karantina Island was one of only three registered quarantine stations worldwide during Ottoman times. It protected maritime trade by preventing disease from spreading between ships and ports.
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