5 places to visit in the Menderes district of Izmir: Notion Ancient City, Klaros Temple of Apollo and Tahtalı Dam. Plan your trip to Menderes with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Genel Bilgi
The district centre is 20 kilometres from the provincial centre. The district centre lies at an altitude of 77 metres above sea level.
Tarihçe
The settlement is recorded as Cumaovası in 1467 and as Cumaabad in 1665. Cumaovası separated from the central district on 4 July 1987 and became a district under the name Menderes.
Coğrafya
The district’s 40-kilometre coastline, with its coves and tourist facilities, has allowed tourism to develop.
Ekonomi ve Turizm
Agriculture, livestock farming and tourism are important in the district’s economy. Menderes is home to the ancient city settlements of Klaros, Notion and Kolophon. Tahtalı Dam, which meets Izmir’s drinking water needs, lies within the district boundaries. Thanks to important beaches such as Gümüldür, Özdere and Ahmetbeyli, the district has become one of the popular stops for summer tourism.
Tarihçe ve Kültür
Cumaovası became a district under the name Menderes by Law No. 3392, which came into force on 4 July 1987, separating it from the central district. Liberated from enemy occupation together with Izmir on 9 September 1922, the district took the name Cumaovası. The armies of Suleiman the Magnificent stayed in Menderes for a time and used Menderes as their headquarters. On 3 June 1988, the settlement was renamed Menderes and raised to district status.
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