About
🌅 Alsancak Kordon – Izmir
Walking between the sea and the city, you’ll feel like you’re living inside a poem…
Along the palm-lined coastline, with the sound of seagulls above and the smell of grilled fish drifting from the restaurants, you’ll find yourself immersed in the vibrant rhythm of Izmir.
This is Alsancak Kordonboyu — the soul of the city, where the breeze, history, and life meet at the edge of the sea.
📍 Where Is It and How to Get There?
Alsancak is a lively and central district of Izmir’s Konak municipality, and getting there is very easy:
🚆 You can take the train to Alsancak Railway Station
🚈 Use the İZBAN commuter rail, getting off at Alsancak Station
🚌 City buses go directly to the area
🛳️ Or take a ferry to Alsancak Pier
🚶♀️ It's also a pleasant walk from Konak or Cumhuriyet Square
🌆 Why Is Alsancak Kordon So Special?
Known locally as the “First Kordon”, this famous waterfront promenade is a beloved gathering point for locals and visitors alike.
At sunset, the sky turns orange and pink over the Aegean Sea, and the whole city seems to pause for a moment of beauty.
Along the Kordon, you’ll find:
🧺 Families having picnics on the grass🚴 Cyclists and runners enjoying the breeze☕ People sipping Turkish coffee in sea-view cafes🎶 Street musicians playing live music📸 Tourists taking sunset photos with a view
