Balçova Thermal Facilities
Balçova's thermal springs, used from antiquity to the present day. According to historical sources, they were known as the Baths of Agamemnon and the Baths of Apollo.
View on map6 places to visit in the Balçova district of Izmir: Balçova Thermal Facilities, Balçova Cable Car and Dino Park and İnciraltı City Forest. Plan your trip to Balçova with local food, practical tips and transport information.
The north of the district opens onto the Gulf of Izmir, while the south is covered with forest and mountains. It was part of Konak district before becoming a district on 3 June 1992.
History
Balçova’s history is linked to its historic thermal baths, and goes back to around 1200 BC. According to historical sources, soldiers of the Achaean army under the commands of Agamemnon and Menelaus found healing here and cured their wounds. Turkish settlement in the area began in the 1300s, and their dominion was established in the 1400s.
Geography
The district has 6 km of natural coastline, one dam lake and 5 streams. Balçova has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
Economy and Tourism
The district has important commercial streets and many shopping centres. İzmir Marina, the only marina of the district and of Izmir, offers social and commercial services.
History and Culture
The history of the thermal baths in Balçova dates back to 1200 BC. The first municipality in Balçova village was founded on 1 March 1963. Balçova became a district on 3 June 1992, when it separated from Konak district.
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