
Insider Tips: Exploring İzmir’s Cittaslow Town of Foça
Foça offers visitors the opportunity to experience the full character of the Aegean and its exquisite views from the depths. Foça is built upon its namesake Phokaia, an ancient Ionian settlement. Evidence suggests that a walled city was constructed here as early as the second millennium BCE, predating the arrival of the Ionians. Today, Foça's natural beauty and rich history make it an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic Turkish coastal experience, as well as a place to delve into its storied past as a centre of cultural flourishing. Recently, Foça was added to the Cittaslow list, which now includes 21 Cittaslow towns in Türkiye. We have prepared some insider tips for you to know before coming to Foça, one of İzmir’s Cittaslow Towns!