Neighborhood highlights
Sığacık
It is a fishing town surrounded by tangerine trees on the coast of Seferihisar, one of the most beautiful coastal districts of Izmir.
Its history dates back to 1520. One of the places to visit in Sığacık is Sığacık Castle. In addition, Sığacık Port is located right next to the Castle. Sığacık Castle, which is known to have been built in the 16th century, is a special settlement within the Castle and has a significant place among the settlements in the castle in the world.
There is a very large yacht port in Sığacık. Here, it is possible to reach the untouched and landless bays of the Aegean by participating in daily boat tours depending on the season.
Akkum, Ekmeksiz, Güneşköy, Akarca, Azmak Beaches can be preferred to swim in Sığacık, which is surrounded by blue flag beaches. These beaches also have facilities integrated with nature where you can enjoy the cool waters of the Aegean.
In Sığacık, you can enjoy the fish auction made from freshly kept fish in the harbor every day and make a shopping full of adrenaline. If you wish, you can also taste these fresh fish at local fish restaurants nearby. In addition to fish, you can taste other homemade local flavors and olive oils.
Tangerine festival is held every year in Sığacık. In general, festivals are preferred towards November. There are many different shows in this festival that introduce domestic tangerine. There are also various award organizations within this festival, which is a dance, concert and festival. Awards are given for Miss Tangerine, Best Tangerine and Best Tangerine Food that year.
Transportation
It takes 52 km and 50 minutes from the center of Izmir.
It is 76 km between Çeşme and Alacati-Sığacık and takes 1 hour.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport – Sığacık is 70 km and takes 1 hour
Selçuk and Kuşadası – Approximately 80 km, takes 1 hour
Teos Ancient City
It is the most important historical area of Sigacik. It is one of the twelve Ionian cities founded in 1000 BC. There is a temple of Dionysus in the city. This temple to the Wine God Dionysus is one of the largest temples built in the name of the Wine God. There are many olive and tangerine gardens in and around the Ancient City of Teos. With its unique nature that embraces all kinds of plants from spring to purple to pink, from green to red, from yellow to white, it offers unique alternatives for those who love nature and history walking and photography.
Things to do in and around Sığacık
Festivals and festivals are held in Sığacık every year in June. In addition, people can go to Turgut Village and participate in lavender festivals. Seferihisar Municipality organizes many festivals every year. You can also go to Sığacık, participate in festivals and spend your holiday in a cute town. You can go to the areas in the Ancient City of Teos and visit the Sığacık market to look for souvenirs. Concerts are held around Kale Square in summer. You can also visit the Nature School and enjoy visiting a special place.
Shallow Tangerine Festival
Tangerine festival is held every year in Sığacık. In general, festivals are preferred towards November. There are many different shows in this festival that introduce domestic tangerine. There are also various award organizations within this festival, which is a dance, concert and festival. Awards are given for Miss Tangerine, Best Tangerine and Best Tangerine Food that year.
Sığacık Teos Ancient City
There are many olive trees in and around Sığacık Teos Ancient City. People can choose this ancient city for hiking, taking photos or visiting a historical area. This place, which is among the most important historical areas of Sığacık, was established in 1000 BC. It is one of the cities of the Ionians. There is a temple of Dionysus in the city. This temple to the Wine God Dionysus is one of the largest temples built in the name of the Wine God.
