Izmir Foca
A touristic destination located
70 km from northwest of Izmir. Foca was one of the most
important city among the 12 Ioanian cities in time. Foca, as well
as historical and archaeological importance is a city also mentioned in Homer's
epic story.
"Rooster" and
"seal" are two mythological symbols
of the area. Foca is a unique town with the combination of archaeological,
historical, natural and urban life. Siren Rocks, Devil's Bath, Stone House (Mausoleum),
Five Doors (Genoese) Castle, Ottoman-era Dis Castle, Fatih Mosque, Kayalar
mosque, Hafiz Suleyman Mosque, the Ottoman
Cemetery and the civil works of
architecture which reflects the architecture of the Aegean
region are the values of the Foca district that enhance the touristic
attraction of the destination.
History: Foca
was an important settlement which founded by the Ionions who escaped from the
Dor invasions and founded many cities in
the agean cost of Anatolia. The
ancient town of Foca, including 12 Ion union is located in Aeolis.
Foca had an important port and
naval power in time. Foca established colonies in Corsica, Alain, Pushto next Velia, Marseille
and on the east coast of Spain. Foca was and important port city for centuries
, during the Persia, Alexander the
Great, the Genoese and the Ottoman Empire. According to Heredot
Phokaians are the first hellenistic civilization to sail long journey overseas.
Climate:
Mediterranean climate prevails in Foca . Winters are rainy and warm however summers are quiet dry and rainless. The average
temperature during summer is 26 degrees, sea water temperature is 22 degrees.
July and August are the hottest months
of summer.
What to do in foca ?
*Visit Rock memorial grave and
stone house
*Visit the islands around
which hosting the Foca Mediterranean
seals,
*Eating fresh seafood in
oldstyle , authentic restaurants of Foca is a must thing to do
.
How to get Foca ?
You can drive in the direction
of Istanbul Bursa
Izmir or Canakkale-Izmir and just 40 km before getting Izmir signs
will direct you to Foca district and a short 22 km drive will make you reach
the wonderfull Foca district.
There is regular buses
available from the Main bus station of Izmir as well to Foca.