Izmir

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Izmir is the third biggest city in Turkey, situated on Aegean (western) coast.

Hitching out

Konak Meydanı Square is the most central part of the city, known for its iconic clock tower. Following descriptions take it as the start point.

Northeast towards Manisa, Balikesir, Bursa, Istanbul

Take the metro from Konak Square. Ride it until Bornova, the last station on the line. Upon exiting the station, you'll come across a street with an overpass on, which is the ring road around the city. You'll see an access road to that near the station. After following the ringroad about two-three hundred metres or so down the highway, you'll come across a junction. The left side, as can also be seen from Manisa-Istanbul signs, is heading northeast. Shortly after the junction, there is a nice spot to hitch.

South towards Bodrum

username:Taylor Tried to hitch south of Izmir from the metro at Bornova. Walked out to the freeway to find a mess of on ramps and exits. Managed to find a way to Bodrum but do not recommend going this way. Find a better access to the highway than from Bornova

Sleeping

Ege University has a large campus in Bornova. Either try the benches or put up a tent in a discrete spot hidden with bushes.


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