Homeros Vadisi

About Homeros Vadisi

Homeros Vadisi (Homer Valley) is a natural valley in Bornova, lying between the district centre and the Kayadibi area along the bed of the Bornova Stream. İzmir Metropolitan Municipality has laid it out as a recreation area, and entry is free. The valley takes its name from the belief that the poet Homer lived in a cave in this valley of the Bornova Stream. Today it is a green escape on the edge of the city, with walking paths, a cycle path, running tracks, a small amphitheatre and picnic areas. Studies cited by Visit İzmir record 182 plant species from 54 families and 103 bird species in the valley. Various businesses operate in and around the valley. Visit İzmir also features it among the best places in İzmir to enjoy autumn colours. The listed address is in the Çamiçi neighbourhood of Bornova.