Let’s admit it, the first places that come to mind when Izmir is mentioned, Alaçatı and Çeşme. However, we can’t look very cute at the places where everyone goes because they are famous.. It’s like an identity distortion, we try to stay as far away as possible from places where commercial thinking is at a high level.. When you look at it in this context, there is a prominent region in Izmir: Sığacık
Actually, Sığacık Seferihisar side is in Istanbul. It stands out as a region targeted by those who want to live and move to the Aegean one day.. There have been a few elements that have brought Sığacık to the fore until today.. The first is the calm city title we mentioned above, and the other is the series and movies that have been made in the region.. One of Ata Demirer’s latest films What Happened and the TV series that made many famous names famous, Kavak Yelleri came out of Sığacık. This is where the careers of names like Pelin Karahan and Aslı Enver started.. Again, the popular TV series of the last period, Ayça Ayşin Turan and Alp Navruz’s Island Tale were filmed here..
Another famous person from Seferihisar is the director Çağan Irmak.
In fact, now the mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, who brought Sığacık to the fore. Tunç Soyer should also be congratulated. While they were mayor in Seferihisar, they made great efforts in the restoration of this place.. Maybe Seferihisar owes Tunç Soyer how much it owes, the room must be mutually indebted..
For the simit-Gevrek snack, Vedat Milor, who received the answer “Simit is in the sea”, for the cereal he ate at Neriman Tokdil’s kiln, “It is really true with the bagel sold by street vendors in Istanbul, or nothing to do with patisserie bagels. A simple but memorable breakfast with a nice cup of tea and full-fat feta cheese on the side.” has commented. So whatever you look for in Sığacık according to your own interest, you are likely to find it..
Calm City : Citta Slow
Here is Sığacık, Turkey’s first Citta with Snails, very close to Çeşme and Alaçatı and just as independent -A district with the title of a quiet city with the title of slow.
Silent City in 2009, the squid fulfilled the 70 criteria and took another step to protect itself.. Actually, this Citta Slow movement is a very beautiful formation that emerged in Italy and spread all over the world.. With this movement, something important that increases the value of the country, which does not have huge skyscrapers and preserves culture and life, emerged.. Let’s say that 17 cities in Turkey have received this title.. https://cittaslowturkiye.org/
Of course, when the quiet city is mentioned, one should not think of an action in which it is great to lie on your side without doing anything. When you go to Sığacık, you will encounter crowds that turn into a confluence from time to time (especially on the weekends).. For this, it would be beneficial for you to experience the most suitable exploration time together with weekdays..
How to go to Sığacık Seferihisar?
In our opinion, if you have come to explore Izmir by plane like us, the best thing you can do is to rent a car yourself.. If you rent your car up to 15 days before your flight day, you will get a great advantage..
Sığacık is approximately 54 km from İzmir and 62 km from Alaçatı.. When we consider İzmir’s Foça and Dikili, we cannot help thinking that İzmir can almost become a republic.. If you want to use public transport, you can take the minibuses from the Üçkuyular district, located near İzmir Göztepe Ferry Terminal.
Where to Stay in Sığacık? Sığacık Accommodation
In my opinion, the most suitable place to stay in Sığacık is the colorful and flowery boutique hotels in Kaleiçi. If you have plans to swim alone, choosing a place close to the beach may turn you from this thought to another..
Below is the hotel search portal we use, Agoda. You can click on the picture and make an inquiry..
Places to Visit in Sığacık Seferihisar
Although the most suitable day to explore Sığacık is Sunday, when there is a market, you can make an accommodation plan and make a plan here. We recommend you to see the previous day and the next day.. Especially in the spring and summer, the Kaleiçi area is full and the crowd can inevitably become uncomfortable..
Sığacık Streets
It is very enjoyable to walk around the small streets of Sığacık’s Kaleiçi region and photograph its colorful houses and flowers.. Make sure to wander around the streets, especially around the Sığacık Mosque.
You won’t be able to get enough of taking pictures and being in Sığacık as you wander around the streets..
Sığacık Castle
Sığacık Castle is known as a historical structure dating back to the Seljuks, but the last known date is 1522′ as it was built by Suleiman the Magnificent.. Actually, the streets mentioned above are inside the castle.
If you want to climb the bastions of the castle and look from above, you can easily climb it.. There are no security ticket-style apps here, but still be careful don’t fall from somewhere. After all, you are not Super Mario.
Sığacık Market
It’s time to see one of the reasons why you are here to observe the most beautiful flavors.. This action, which is actually a gift of this calm city movement, is the most beautiful of Sundays.. When you say wraps from Aunt Ayşe and pastries from Aunt Fatma, you take a runner for your bag from every stall and tour the streets..
Perhaps the most critical aspect is that it is crowded, but if it weren’t so crowded, who wouldn’t eat the pancakes? If you want, you can explore Sığacık after having breakfast like us on the beach of Urla.. Leaf wraps, pastries and black mulberry juices are our favourites.. Also, Seferihisar katmeri is one of the prominent flavors in ‘.
Of course, Seferihisar Market, where you can buy many natural products, does not have an online order section? Be sure to check it out: http://seferipazar.com/
Sığacık Seferihisar Beaches
As you know, the four sides of the region are seas and you have more than one day to spare here. As a result, the weather is hot and the desire to enter the sea is extremely high..
There are beaches nearby that we recommend. .The closest is the blue flag Akkum Beach. Admission to Akkum beach is free. The other privately run beach adjacent to Akkum beach is Mukka Beach.. The entrance fee is determined as 60 TL (on the weekend). Akarca and Ekmeksiz beaches, which are not close to the region, are not preferred because of their distance.. As you know, windmills are structures built to grind flour.. Here is one of them located near Akkum Beach..
Teos Ancient City
If you read a lot of its names in the Sığacık region and ask what is Teos, you must know that this is an ancient city. Teos, one of the oldest settlements in the region, BC.. It has a history of more than 1000s.
There is no work worth watching and exploring in the Ancient City alone.. Walking distances in the city are a bit too much.. We recommend that you do not set your expectations too high as there is not much information and direction signs..
The most important structure of the city, the Temple of Dionysus, was built in the name of Dionysus, one of the 12 Olympian Gods.. The son of Zeus and Semele, Dionysus is known as the god of wine, entertainment and theatre.. The god Dionysus grew up on the thigh of Zeus. Interesting story actually. Zeus’ wife, Hera, tired of Zeus’ debauchery, saw that Semele was pregnant and asked Zeus to show her her powers.. Zeus, who burned him in Semele, was able to save the baby and wrapped it in his calf and ensured its survival..
Imagine that there were people who believed in such a story and a temple was built in the name of that Dionysus. The city and its surroundings, following the cult of Dionysus, 3 BC. In the 19th century, the Dionysus Artists Union, consisting of poets, musicians, theater actors and singers, was established in Teos.. Poets Anacreon, Antimachus, Epicurus, Nausiphanes, Apellikon and historian Hekataios are important philosophers and artists of the ancient era who lived in Teos..
Teos, one of the 12 Ancient Cities of the Ionian region, is surrounded by 3.7 km long city walls with its ancient harbor built on an area of 65 hectares.. There are Hellenistic and Roman ruins, Dionysos Temple, agora, theater and ancient port structures in Teos.. The latest news from the excavations under the presidency of Ankara University is pleasing.. In June 2019, a news article supporting İşbank’s excavations was published in Hurriyet. First of all, the Temple of Dionysus will be completely unearthed.. Thank you for your support and contribution.
From Sığacık in Brief …
✈️ If you come by car, you should definitely park your car before arriving at the castle entrance. leave it free. Otherwise, the vehicle can create an unbearable ordeal.
✈️ The most popular fish restaurant in Sığacık, Milos Restaurant. Another one is Port Restaurant.
✈️ The crispy restaurant that Vedat Milor has always remembered is Neriman Tokdil Bakery‘ do not pass the.
✈️ Sığacık Mosque and Turkish Bath, with its large courtyard built in 1350, which you should see in Kaleiçi, stand out as other historical structures that you should see.
✈️ You can also take handmade soaps and jams from Sığacık with you.
✈️ You can reach Samos from Teos Marina in Sığacık with a gate visa.. Priced as 08:00 departure and 17:00 return flights, 29 Euros in total in 2019: samosstar.com/
✈️ If Seferihisar If you are going to be in September-October, we say don’t miss the Mandarin Festival. Expected to be held in December 2022 this year: seferihisar-mandalina-senligi
✈️ Another most recommended place in Sığacık is Paşa Kaptan where home decor products are sold.. Of course, don’t forget to enjoy tea and pancakes here.
✈️ If you like to surf or are curious, here may be a solution for you: Ion Club Surf School
✈️ Seferihisar Nature School is located in Orhanlı Village, about 20 km from Seferihisar. There are courses in many branches such as photography, wood carving, and art. Detailed information: https://dogaaskina.org/
✈️ for Seferihisar One of the important dates is the visit of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to the district center and Sığacık on April 11, 1934..
We have also added Drone footage below where you can explore Sığacık. For Our Other Related Articles:
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