Swissotel Buyuk Efes, Izmir Destination

Set in 12,000 m² of landscaped gardens overlooking the spectacular Kordon on the Aegean Sea, Swissotel Buyuk Efes, Izmir is within walking distance of the city centre and the airport is less than 15 km away.

Driving Direction

From

Driving directions:

Take the Gaziemir-Izmir highway from Adnan Menderes Airport towards Izmir. After 13 kilometres, take the exit to Konak on the right. Go 2 kilometres until you reach Gaziosmanpasa Boulevard, then turn right at the traffic lights. You will see Swissotel Buyuk Efes, Izmir on your left.

Parking, taxi, public transportation:

Valet parking is available at the hotel.Taxi and public transportation are available at the airport. Havas, the airport shuttle bus company, provides public transportation. Havas coaches drop passengers in front of the hotel.

Swissotel Buyuk Efes, Izmir

Buyuk Efes, Izmir Local Guide

Behind the palm-lined promenades and avenues that follow the shoreline, the city gently ascends the slopes of the surrounding mountains. A cosmopolitan and lively city all year round, it is known throughout Turkey as ‘Beautiful Izmir’ and “The Pearl of the Aegean”. Izmir has hosted many civilisations throughout history and is now Turkey’s third most populous city – a centre of tourism, industry and trade mostly known for its international port. Being one of the oldest settlements on the Mediterranean with more than 5000 years of history, Izmir is an enlightened and energetic city with its lively Kordon, phaetons and warm inhabitants.

Swissotel Buyuk Efes, Izmir

Local Events

27 Mar

24th Marble Fair

Marble Fair which will open its doors for the 24. time from İzmir; has a wide range with exhibition of mining, ceramics, naturel stones, marble, granite and decorative products. The fair is in fuarizmir between March 27th-31th and 58169 expected participants.

6 Apr

9th Alaçatı Ot Festival

Alaçatı which is a symbol for Tourism in Izmir, celebrate the spring with its famous festival. For the 9th time Alaçatı Ot Festival will present the rich food and herbs of the Aegean region between April 06-08.

14 Apr

23rd Izmir Book Fair

Izmir Book Fair which takes place every year with great participation in Izmir, will be organized between April 14-22 at Kültürpark - International İzmir Fair Area.

20 Apr

The Chocolate Festival

The chocolate festival, which attracted a lot of attention last year, will be take place for the second time between April 20-23 2018. Tastings, workshops, shows, interviews and many more activities will be colored the Chocolate Festival in Izmir Arena.

24 Apr

43rd Shoexpo - Izmir Shoes and Handbags Fair

Shoexpo - Izmir Shoes and Handbags Fair will be take place between April 24-27 at Fuarizmir. This fair, which is the 43th one this year, offering the opportunity to see the innovations in the sector and the fashion of next season.

27 Apr

4th Urla Artichoke Festival

Urla Artichoke Festival, which will organize the 4th this year, will be take place in Urla between April 27-29. Everybody who loves and wants to taste artichoke will be welcome with various recipes of Artichoke.

7 Sep

87th Izmir International Fair

Turkey's first, oldest and unit trade fair, Izmir International Fair will be organized at Kültürpark - International Izmir Fair Area between September 07-16 2018 .This fair, which value added to the economy as well as a fair where you can experience culture and entertainment.

6 Dec

12th Travel Turkey and Gastronomy Fair

Travel Turkey and Gastronomy Fair host international brands every year and bring cultures together. The fair, which will the 12th this year, will be take place at Fuarizmir between December 6-8.

Swissotel Buyuk Efes, Izmir