Yelki Akdeniz Ormanı

About Yelki Akdeniz Ormanı

Yelki Akdeniz Ormanı (Yelki Mediterranean Forest) is a patch of natural Mediterranean woodland in Güzelbahçe, listed by Visit İzmir, the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality's tourism portal. Although it lies within the urban area, it stands out for how natural it has remained. The plant cover is typical of the Mediterranean: Anatolian valonia oak, kermes oak, terebinth (menengiç) and Turkish red pine grow side by side. Wildlife includes mammals such as wild boar, fox, jackal and wild hare, and birds such as buzzards, sparrowhawks, robins and blue tits can be seen. Visit İzmir describes the area as important both for its biodiversity and for people who want to spend time close to nature. Practical notes: no facilities are listed for the forest, so treat it as a natural area and bring what you need.