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Sığacık, a haven for fatigued city-dwellers
Sığacık, which is in İzmir’s Seferihisar district, is a peaceful and quiet vacation zone for the entire family. Some come to visit the historic castle, drink its clean water and eat the delicious seafood available here, but its easy access and proximity to the provincial capital no doubt play a part in why many choose to stop by.
This old fishing village was reportedly named after two events. According to stories told by many of the elderly living in Sığacık, there used to be a light that directed ships that had lost their way in heavy storms. This light disappeared as soon as it guided disoriented ships to calmer waters. Another story is that the village was named after its shallowness (sığ means shallow, in reference to its waters) as described in Ottoman traveler Evliya Çelebi’s “Seyahatname” (Book of Travels).
Sığacık is known for its grapes, mandarin oranges and olives. There are also many old houses. Then there are Sundays, when an open bazaar is held and the streets witness much hustle and bustle. Sığacık locals, who sell a great variety of food products at the open-air bazaar, are more like hosts welcoming their guests warmly than tradesmen |
New accommodation was constructed here after the village began to attract much attention from people. Sığacık is known for its grapes, mandarin oranges and olives. There are also many old houses. Then there are Sundays, when an open bazaar is held and the streets witness much hustle and bustle. Sığacık locals, who sell a great variety of food products at the open-air bazaar, are more like hosts welcoming their guests warmly than tradesmen. Gözleme (savory flat pastries), olive oils shining brightly thanks to the sun, a full range of jams and natural food products -- all of these await you in Sığacık’s open-air bazaar.
No words can describe the amazing gözleme made by Sığacık locals in front of their homes. Many restaurants here focus on seafood dishes. Food from the sea is big here and there are many fishermen busy with their fishing nets. After taking a leisurely stroll through the streets and among the houses in this village, go up to the castle for a better view of what lies below.
 How to go? -- The best way to get here is to go by road. Seferihisar is 45 kilometers from İzmir. Sığacık is another five kilometers from Seferihisar. From Seferihisar, take any of the many Seferihisar municipal buses that head to Sığacık. What to eat? -- Interested in chicken of the sea? Many restaurants around Sığacık harbor offer seafood. Sığacık’s delicious baked goods and grapes are the village’s best sellers. Where to stay? -- Teos Pansiyon is an ideal place to stay at while enjoying Sığacık. Have a beautiful breakfast under a willow tree planted in front of this pansiyon. Tel.: 0 232 745 74 63 |
While sipping on a beverage as a breeze blows from the sea, your children can play in the parks here, which are always clean. Also, walk along the coast. Tours are available for anyone eager to go fishing. If you follow the asphalt road running along the coast, you’ll get to a hill that has an amazing view of Sığacık. Don’t miss out.
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