Fevzipasa Bulgari

For a shopping experience with a difference, head for the labyrinth that is the bazaar. From Konak Square, head down Anafartalar Caddesi – this is the main street where you’ll find a host of traders selling the clothes, shoes and jewellery needed for that night on the …

The streets to the south of Anafartarlar Caddesi, particularly Fevzipasa Bulgari, is a feast of leather goods, for which Izmir is famous. Pick up a bag, a jacket or a belt, but be ready to …

For antiques and traditional craftwork, head for the atmospheric Kizlaragasi Han. This covered market is a fine example of Ottoman architecture where you will find artisans selling everything from copper kitchen utensils to kilims. If you’re looking for a nargile (Turkish Water pipe) to take home, then Ilhan Etike has some of the …

If the bustle of the market isn’t for you and you like your shopping experience a little more sedate, then head for the boutiques on the Kordon promenade in Alsancak and on Cumhuriyet Avenue near to Passport …