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Seferihisar - "CittaSlow"
Seferihisar is the first slow city of Turkey, is within the borders of Izmir in the Aegean region of Turkey.
The oldest settlement in Seferihisar district is Teos, the city of Carians, and known to be founded in 2000 BC by the Cretans, who were fleeing from the Achaeans.
Its famous mandarin, large resources of solar, geothermal and wind power, and historical treasures are among the strong sides of the slow city Seferihisar. Olives, grapes and citruses are grown in the district. It is also surrounded by the archaeological sites and natural beauties for visitors.
The First Slow City of Turkey - The town of Seferihisar, Turkey's first cittaslow member is a model for calmer and healthier lifestyle. It meets more than 60 of the criteria set forth for slow cities; preserving local tastes, supporting the Slow Food philosophy, using clean energy, maintaining places of historical and cultural value and local products.
Beaches: Sigacik Buyuk Akkum, Akarca and Urkmez beaches are some of the Blue Flag awarded beaches in the slow city of Seferihisar.
Things to Do and See
Active Holiday: Seferihisar offers many routes for visitors to go to interesting places on a bicycle. You can find also many diving spots to jump into deep water.
Teos: There are Hellenistic and Roman period monuments in the ancient city of Teos that was one of the 12 Ionian settlements in Archaic Age and that had colonies like the other Ionian settlements. The most essential monuments are Dionysus Altar, agora, theatre, odeon, city walls and harbour ruins.
Lebedos: The other ancient city found within the town, Lebedos, is located further south. In 1522, Ottomans built a castle to be used as naval facility in a small fishing village of Sigacik. It is possible to see the ruins of the castle today.
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Seferihisar
Seferihisar is the first slow city of Turkey, is within the borders of Izmir in the Aegean region of Turkey.
The oldest settlement in Seferihisar district is Teos, the city of Carians, and known to be founded in 2000 BC by the Cretans, who were fleeing from the Achaeans.
Its famous mandarin, large resources of solar, geothermal and wind power, and historical treasures are among the strong sides of the slow city Seferihisar. Olives, grapes and citruses are grown in the district. It is also surrounded by the archaeological sites and natural beauties for visitors.
The First Slow City of Turkey - The town of Seferihisar, Turkey's first cittaslow member is a model for calmer and healthier lifestyle. It meets more than 60 of the criteria set forth for slow cities; preserving local tastes, supporting the Slow Food philosophy, using clean energy, maintaining places of historical and cultural value and local products.
Beaches: Sigacik Buyuk Akkum, Akarca and Urkmez beaches are some of the Blue Flag awarded beaches in the slow city of Seferihisar.
Things to Do and See
Active Holiday: Seferihisar offers many routes for visitors to go to interesting places on a bicycle. You can find also many diving spots to jump into deep water.
Teos: There are Hellenistic and Roman period monuments in the ancient city of Teos that was one of the 12 Ionian settlements in Archaic Age and that had colonies like the other Ionian settlements. The most essential monuments are Dionysus Altar, agora, theatre, odeon, city walls and harbour ruins.
Lebedos: The other ancient city found within the town, Lebedos, is located further south. In 1522, Ottomans built a castle to be used as naval facility in a small fishing village of Sigacik. It is possible to see the ruins of the castle today.
Sigacik Village: The most peaceful atmosphere of the Seferihisar town, Sigacik, is known as the small port of Seferihisar. You can find plenty of local products to buy in the village. Tomato paste, artichoke, Turkish delight with mandarin and jams are the unusual flavours. The harbour lined multicoloured fishing boats is a unique haven for wearies of city.
Beaches: Sigacik Buyuk Akkum, Akarca and Urkmez beaches are some of the Blue Flag awarded beaches in the slow city of Seferihisar.
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Sığacık
Sigacik Village: The most peaceful atmosphere of the Seferihisar town, Sigacik, is known as the small port of Seferihisar. You can find plenty of local products to buy in the village. Tomato paste, artichoke, Turkish delight with mandarin and jams are the unusual flavours. The harbour lined multicoloured fishing boats is a unique haven for wearies of city.
Beaches: Sigacik Buyuk Akkum, Akarca and Urkmez beaches are some of the Blue Flag awarded beaches in the slow city of Seferihisar.
Izmir - Sightseeing
With its outstanding history, unique historical structures and world famous antique cities, Izmir is a real Aegean legend and gorgeous place for history tourism. Izmir, a city dating back 8500 years, has hosted a number of different civilizations like the Hittites, the Romans, the Byzantines and the Ottomans.
Izmir has a myriad of treasures like the ancient cities of Ephesus and Pergamon which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the remnants of the Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven Wonders of the world.
- Ancient City Teos in Sigacik
- Magnificant Ruins of Ephesus in Selcuk
- Ancient City Pergamon
- etc.
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İzmir
With its outstanding history, unique historical structures and world famous antique cities, Izmir is a real Aegean legend and gorgeous place for history tourism. Izmir, a city dating back 8500 years, has hosted a number of different civilizations like the Hittites, the Romans, the Byzantines and the Ottomans.
Izmir has a myriad of treasures like the ancient cities of Ephesus and Pergamon which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the remnants of the Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven Wonders of the world.
- Ancient City Teos in Sigacik
- Magnificant Ruins of Ephesus in Selcuk
- Ancient City Pergamon
- etc.
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Food and Wine tasting in Izmir
Being a city on the coast of the Aegean, with its variety of vegetation and multi cultural structure, Izmir has a rich cuisine. In Izmir, there are many restaurants that offer olive oil dishes made from herbs grown in the region, and a variety fish and seafood dishes from the Aegean Sea. A perfect blend: Traditional Aegean cuisine, well balanced and healthy diet, multi cultural influence, fresh vegetables and seafood, olive oil, wild greens and herbs, wine. Bon Appetit!
Would you like to enjoy a day tasting Izmir wines and eat the best Aegean foods? If so, this guide will give you a better perception of wine tasting in Izmir, and that you enjoy the finer tastes of Izmir wines.
Izmir - WINE TASTING
Vineyards, boutique wine houses, gourmet restaurants, boutique hotels in harmony with the region, and people who are watching the harvest and tasting wine. Izmir, just like a heaven for wine lovers.
Wine Tasting Routes: Journey from vineyards to wine glasses. Izmir, which was one of the most important wine production centers of the antique world, is revitalizing its reputation with new investments.
New wine tasting routes are added each day to this beautiful city.
Just over half of all Turkish wine comes from the Aegean Region of Turkey. Izmir is the capital of the Aegean, there are plenty of producers, large and small. You will find a number of excellent vineyards, never too far away from the city's natural and historical wonders.
Sirince Village:
The village of Sirince in Izmir is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and its traditional architecture. It is a small village in the mountains and it is perfect for seeing natural Turkey. All through the village are shops where you can put your wine tasting skills to the test. If you find yourself on the Aegean coast of Turkey then be sure to take a visit to Sirince.
Izmir's Wine Grapes:
The number of vineyards and types of grapes are increasing in recent years in Izmir, which is now a brand name in wine production. The indigenous grape varieties and international grape varieties below are widely used for wine making in Izmir.
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İzmir
Being a city on the coast of the Aegean, with its variety of vegetation and multi cultural structure, Izmir has a rich cuisine. In Izmir, there are many restaurants that offer olive oil dishes made from herbs grown in the region, and a variety fish and seafood dishes from the Aegean Sea. A perfect blend: Traditional Aegean cuisine, well balanced and healthy diet, multi cultural influence, fresh vegetables and seafood, olive oil, wild greens and herbs, wine. Bon Appetit!
Would you like to enjoy a day tasting Izmir wines and eat the best Aegean foods? If so, this guide will give you a better perception of wine tasting in Izmir, and that you enjoy the finer tastes of Izmir wines.
Izmir - WINE TASTING
Vineyards, boutique wine houses, gourmet restaurants, boutique hotels in harmony with the region, and people who are watching the harvest and tasting wine. Izmir, just like a heaven for wine lovers.
Wine Tasting Routes: Journey from vineyards to wine glasses. Izmir, which was one of the most important wine production centers of the antique world, is revitalizing its reputation with new investments.
New wine tasting routes are added each day to this beautiful city.
Just over half of all Turkish wine comes from the Aegean Region of Turkey. Izmir is the capital of the Aegean, there are plenty of producers, large and small. You will find a number of excellent vineyards, never too far away from the city's natural and historical wonders.
Sirince Village:
The village of Sirince in Izmir is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and its traditional architecture. It is a small village in the mountains and it is perfect for seeing natural Turkey. All through the village are shops where you can put your wine tasting skills to the test. If you find yourself on the Aegean coast of Turkey then be sure to take a visit to Sirince.
Izmir's Wine Grapes:
The number of vineyards and types of grapes are increasing in recent years in Izmir, which is now a brand name in wine production. The indigenous grape varieties and international grape varieties below are widely used for wine making in Izmir.