
Izmir has many unique sights, beautiful parks and beaches, as well as many entertainment facilities that children will surely like. Vacationers with children should definitely look into the Izmir Wild Life Park, considered one of the most beautiful and interesting places in the city. Here, elephants, giraffes and lions walk along spacious enclosures. The zoo is decorated with a lot of trees and ornamental plants. On its territory, there is an interesting terrarium, as well as a spacious park zone along which peacocks walk. There is also an artificial pond with crocodiles, as well as an aviary with ponies, which visitors can feed.
In the immediate vicinity of Izmir, there is the Pirlanta Beach, which is also great for family holidays. This beach is sandy and shallow. It extremely rarely has strong waves, so one can rest here even with the kids in an atmosphere of complete comfort. The beach is very large hence it is not difficult to find a secluded place to relax on its territory. Children will love to build sand castles and swim in crystal clear water.
Nature lovers should definitely visit the Kent Forest. It is well equipped for recreation. In this park, there are excellent pavilions in which one can arrange a picnic, many paths for walks, as well as free spaces where one can play active games. The park is located on a small hill off the coast. From some of its observation platforms open a wonderful panoramic view. There are several playgrounds for children and interesting monuments on the territory of the park. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
İzmir is famous for its colorful markets and trading centers. Lovers of shopping will definitely not feel bored here. In the northern part of Izmir, is found a miniature market of Societe …
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The cultural program of leisure can be diversified by visiting the children’s museum, Umran Baradan Oyuncak Muzesi. This museum has a large and very interesting collection of toys which will be interesting to study not only for children, but also for adults. Among the presented toys, there are ones of real antiquarian values. In the museum, there are many toys that were made by hand. There are also excellent modern toys here. The museum, Umran Baradan Oyuncak Muzesi is simply ideal for visiting with children.
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It is worth mentioning a wide choice of water parks, as well as amusement parks which always remain in the attention of family tourists. The best amusement park in the city is Coskun Lunapark. It is located in the very center and in the evening, amazes with its colorful artistic illumination. In this lunapark, there is an excellent Ferris wheel, a lot of attractions for fans of extreme sports, and various carousels and game rooms for kids. There are also cafes and souvenir shops in the lunapark, where one can interestingly and comfortably rest all day long. Another attractive feature of the amusement park is affordable prices.
Izmir is a large and famous cultural center and a beautiful resort. The city is located along the coastal line and so it is surrounded by water from one side and by high mountains with …
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Among the water parks of Izmir, it is worth noting Aqua City, which will pleasantly surprise visitors with a large territory, beautiful decorations, and a variety of attractions. This water park will be an excellent alternative for those who do not want to go on a long journey for the sake of beach holidays. It presents a wide selection of pools, including beautiful pools with artificial waves. In the water park, there are many slides, playgrounds and swimming pools for kids, as well as spacious terraces with sun loungers on which one can sunbathe. There are also several fast-food restaurants in the water park, so it is not necessary to take food along.
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