Sığacık

Sığacık

Sığacık

Neighbourhood in Seferihisar, İzmir, Turkey

Sığacık is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Seferihisar, İzmir Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 3,913 (2022).[2] Its distance to Seferihisar centre is less than 5 kilometres (3.1 mi). It is situated on a small peninsula, facing north. The harbor is in the east side of and the beaches are in the west side.[3]

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Sığacık is next to the ancient Ionian city of Teos. An Ottoman castle (now in ruins) built in 1522 is also in Sığacık. Up to 2009 Sığacık was a fishermen's village. But after Seferihisar became a city of Cittaslow, Sığacık gained fame as a town of quiet holiday resort.[4]

  • Sığacık Bay
  • Aerial view of the Sığacık Bay
  • Cittaslow Sığacık
  • Ruined walls of the Ottoman Castle

References

  1. [1]
    Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. [3]
    Map page
  4. [4]
    Kesfetsek page (in Turkish)
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