Foça
The ancient Greek city of Phocaea, now a quiet fishing port with stone houses, a castle ruin and a monk seal sanctuary, and a weekend seaside escape for İzmir residents.
Foça is ancient Phocaea, whose seafarers founded colonial cities including Massalia (Marseille). Today it is a quiet harbor town. The old town has Ottoman stone houses, remnants of a castle wall, the ruins of an ancient theater, and the “Devil's Stones” coastline. Harbor restaurants serve fresh seafood. The town's name means “seal,” and the islands offshore form a Mediterranean monk seal sanctuary; in summer, boat tours circle the islands for swimming. It is about 70 km from İzmir, roughly 1.5 hours by bus from Halkapınar.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Gediz Delta Bird Sanctuary
- İzmir Wildlife Park
- İzmir Bay Ferry & Karşıyaka
- Asansör
- Izmir Clock Tower & Konak Square
- Kordon Promenade
- Alsancak & Kıbrıs Şehitleri Street
- Atatürk Museum (İzmir)