Balçova Terapi Ormanı

About Balçova Terapi Ormanı

Balçova Terapi Ormanı (Balçova Therapy Forest) is a wooded walking area in the hills above Balçova, listed by Visit İzmir, the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality's tourism portal, under its nature category. Visit İzmir describes it as a quiet, almost hidden natural area away from the bustle of the city. The forest has about 6 kilometres of walking paths on two routes. One route leads to the remains of a historic monastery and the other to a natural waterfall. Visit İzmir rates the trails as moderate in difficulty and notes that they are marked with direction signs. It suits walkers and anyone looking for a calm spell in nature close to the city. OpenStreetMap maps the forest as a large wooded area stretching from the hills south of Balçova into neighbouring Narlıdere. Practical notes: there is no published information on facilities such as toilets or cafés inside the forest, so bring water and suitable footwear.