Karaburun district
A small peninsula town at one of Anatolia's westernmost points, Karaburun sits at the northern tip of its namesake peninsula in İzmir Province, with bays and beaches along the coast and scenic views across the Gulf of İzmir toward Foça. The surrounding area is known in Turkey for its variety of wildflowers, particularly narcissus and hyacinth. A compact central core offers cafés and restaurants, and the peninsula remains far quieter than the resort town of Çeşme to the south.
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- Population3,249
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.4 km4.0 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Karaburun district: quick answers
Where is Karaburun district?
Karaburun district is in Izmir, Türkiye, about 50 km31 miles in a straight line from Chios.
How do you get to Karaburun district?
The nearest airport is Gaziemir (ADB), about 1 hr 39 min away by road. The nearest train station is Çiğli, about 1 hr 50 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Karaburun district?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is December, with about 140 mm5.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Karaburun district?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 restaurants, 5 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Karaburun district?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Karşıyaka district, Urla and Seferihisar district.