Karşıyaka Çarşısı

About Karşıyaka Çarşısı

Karşıyaka Çarşısı is the main shopping street of Karşıyaka, on the northern shore of İzmir Bay. Visit İzmir calls it the district's most frequented spot: step off the ferry at Karşıyaka pier and the broad pedestrian avenue starts right in front of you, lined with shops, small stores, bookshops and more. The çarşı runs inland along Kemalpaşa Caddesi from the waterfront, and it is the everyday high street of a district known for its old Levantine houses and historic buildings. Expect a mix of clothing and shoe chains, local boutiques, jewellers, patisseries and cafés rather than a single managed centre, with the streets around it full of places to eat. Good to know: the easiest way to arrive is by ferry from Konak, Pasaport or Alsancak, which turns a shopping trip into a pleasant crossing of the bay. The seafront promenade is only a few steps from the start of the street.