İzmir Bird Paradise (Kuş Cenneti)
A natural conservation area known as Kuş Cenneti, home to 589,627 birds. It hosts species such as flamingos, pelicans and storks.
View on map3 places to visit in the Çiğli district of Izmir: İzmir Bird Paradise (Kuş Cenneti), İzmir Natural Life Park and Çamaltı Saltworks. Plan your trip to Çiğli with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Çiğli is a district of İzmir province, lying 8 metres above sea level. To the north lie the districts of Menemen, to the east Karşıyaka, and to the south and west the Gulf of İzmir.
History
The first settlement in Çiğli was founded by Turks who migrated from the Balkans towards the end of the 19th century. In the early years of the Republic, and in later exchanges of population, Turks from Western Thrace were settled in the district. In 1992, the district was separated from Karşıyaka by Law no. 3806 and became an independent district.
Geography
The district was founded on a plain formed by the old bed of the Gediz River, between the ridges of the mountains and the Gulf of İzmir. The district has a typical Mediterranean climate.
Fauna and Natural Wealth
The İzmir Bird Paradise (Kuş Cenneti), home to 589,627 bird species, lies within the boundaries of the districts of Çiğli and Menemen. Many bird species can be seen at the Bird Paradise, including flamingos, crested pelicans, various herons and storks. The İzmir Natural Life Park, the largest natural life park in Europe, lies within the boundaries of Çiğli district.
Economy
The district’s economy is based on trade and industry. The Atatürk Organised Industrial Zone and the Çamaltı Saltworks supply more than half of Türkiye’s salt needs.
History and Culture
The first settlement in Çiğli was founded by Turks who migrated from the Balkans in the late 19th century. Çiğli became a district in 1992 after separating from Karşıyaka.
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