Izmir
 
Izmir, historically known as Smyrna and dating back to 3000 BC, has a population of 3,000,000 and is the trade capital of western Turkey. Izmir has 671kms of coastline (which is nearly equal to the total Mediterranean cost of Spain), 101 kms of wonderful beaches and boasts 300 days of sunshine per year
 
Being a centre of commerce, industry and tourism Izmir provides a wonderful lifestyle combined with a metropolitan city life. For Turkish people, even Izmir city centre is regarded as a holiday hot-spot due to it's warm climate, stylish restaurants/cafes and the proximity to the wonderful beaches of Cesme, Kusadasi, and Foca. Turkey's first Club Med holiday village was founded in Foca and Kusadasi.