The Ephesus-Mimas Road is the common name for the routes that trace history on the Peninsula, whose habitation dates back to eight thousand years. Aside from the trekking and cycling route tracks, the olive and vineyard themed routes are presented to those who are interested. The Blue route, on the other hand, is the transfrontier gate of the geography whose identity is derived from the sea. The Ephesus-Mimas road, going through Selçuk, Menderes, Seferihisar, Güzelbahçe, Urla, Çeşme and Karaburun districts, embraces all the natural, historical and cultural riches on this course. Within the scope of the routes created by the voluntary efforts of the professional mountaineers and trekkers, cyclists, olive cultivators and vinedressers, organized by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality; information such as means of transport, geographical data, accommodation facilities, layover and camping sites, healthcare facilities, historical and natural riches and points of bearing are marked on maps. Road signs have been placed on routes marked conforming to international standarts. All historical accumulation on the Peninsula from the archaic Ionian civilization to the Ottoman artefacts that have been carried from thousands of years ago to today have been, for the first time, turned into walking and cycling paths in İzmir.
