{"id":1165,"date":"2021-02-17T14:28:17","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T14:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitlocalturkey.com\/?p=1165"},"modified":"2024-01-01T09:10:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T09:10:31","slug":"urla-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitlocalturkey.com\/urla-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Local’s Guide to Urla, the Hidden Gem of Izmir"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Urla is close to the metropolitan city of Izmir. This lovely fishing town is 10 minutes away from the Izmir city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you directly drive into Urla, you would say Urla has good nature and sea. But it has a lot more…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urla is a local secret and it is mostly free from the tourist crowds. <\/strong>Urla is a hidden gem, and I will reveal its hidden locations one by one. The main thing that separates Urla from other Aegean towns is its people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is one of the sanctuaries of Turkish intellectuals. For this reason, the education level is very high. These highly creative people changed this old fishing town into something rare to discover.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Urla Port Area
Photo Credit Mehmet \u00dcnver<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Urla is worth visiting. It is a place you can enjoy all year. Urla has much to offer in the offseason. It is a lovely town with wineries, museums, excellent gastronomy stops, historical sites, festivals, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urla is also an excellent summer destination. In Urla, you can relax on the beaches or learn diving, kitesurf or windsurf and enjoy many events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before coming to Urla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nearest Airport to Urla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The closest airport to Urla is Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB). There are many domestic and international airlines with flights to Izmir Adnan Menderes. The distance between the airport to Urla is 46.3 km (28 miles). <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Things to consider before booking accommodation in Urla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best beaches of Urla are in the south, and they are not close to Urla town. The places in Urla are also very scattered. You need a car to access these beaches and many other spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the winery route is tough to complete with a bike especially after you taste those delicious wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have a car, you should try to book your accommodation near the seaside. If you have a car, you could book anywhere and enjoy a more private and unique holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are not coming to Urla in your private car. I recommend for you to rent a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get the best price for car rental, you should compare the prices of different car rentals. Here is the website<\/a> that I use for car rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering what to do and what to see in Urla? Urla can surprise in a very good way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, we are ready. Let\u2019s enjoy Urla!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Map of Urla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This map summarizes points of interest in Urla. You can find a detailed review of each site further down in this post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Map pins contain the websites and contact information of all sites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n