Foca

Foca is about an hour and half drive from Dikili and literally one straight
road. This is also the place of legends. Remember the sirens in your history
lessons, then why not pay a visit. There are many more reasons for including
Foca in your Itinery please click
here to find out more.

Ephesus is truly amazing and is well worth a visit if you can manage it. It is 172km from Dikili so would take about 3 hours each way.

Ephesus Turkey

Although a day trip would be possible, you might want to consider
staying over a night to get the most out of the trip. A room in a pansion
similar to a hostel can cost as little as £5 per person per night.

The links below contain information on the location and well as an online
booking facility for accommodation should you wish to book online.

All about
Ephesus

Accommodation
in Ephesus

Çandarli Castle is one of the best-preserved castles in Turkey. Built in the 13th &14th century it was restored in 1995. Some vases and small pieces of other art works that were found in the excavations (Pitane) are exhibited in the Bergama Archaeological Museum. The castle has five towers, constructed in the Ottoman period on the Hellenistic foundations. Dominating the sea to the west, it was restored during the reign of Mahmut II and recently by the Department of Antiquities.

Candarli Genonese Fortress Description

To the north of this castle lies a site, now called Tuzla or Terazi, where the statue of a Kouros (V.cent.B.C.) was discovered by chance in the winter of 1958 (9). The excavations conducted here by the Ankara University brought to light a large necropolis, containing thousands of funeral urns and belonging to the VIIth and VIth centuries BC Some of these finds are exhibited now at the Pergamon Museum and some others at the museums of izmir and Istanbul.

Candarli Coastline

The favourite deity of Pitane was Zeus Ammon and the emblem of the city was the pentagram, as shown on the coins dating from the IV.th century BC.

Pitane became, like Elaea, a harbour-city of Pergamon during the Hellenistic period. According to Strabo (XIII,I.67),it had two natural harbours. The one to the west was sheltered by a mole, the remains of which may still be seen in the sea.

Pitane was known as the birthplace of the philosopher Arcesilaus (316-241 BC) (10). The ancient authors, such as Strabo (XIII, 614) claimed that bricks which floated in water were made at Pitane; but no specimens survive today.

Some remains of the city-wall, about 2.5 meters thick, which followed the coastline of the peninsula, are preserved here and there. Of the other monuments of Pitane, only the site of a theatre and a stadium to the south can be recognized.

We recommend that you also see the Genoese fortress in Candarli, which is one of the best-preserved in Turkey.

Interesting links on Candarli

UFO’s in Candarli click here

Bergama is second only to Ephesus in terms of historic sites to see Turkey. We would definitely recommend at least 2 days, one to see the sites, and one to visit the Museum.

The following Link will take you to a site giving you information about Bergama. Click
here

There are also several islands that can be reached from the centre the most famous being Cunda.

Go to Greece for the Day

Greek Houses Ayvalik

Ferries run daily in summer between Avyalik and the Greek island of Lesvos (Mytileni), less frequently at other times of year, these trips can cost quite a lot so look about for a good deal. Also, ensure that you get a whole day there as some of the trips just take you over in the evening for dinner, a night in a hotel and straight back again in the morning.

Ayvalik Greek Houses

Night Life

The main evening activity in Avyalik and its area is to enjoy a meal in seafood restaurant, a walk along the harbour or a drink in the bars or discos.

Avyalik is only 30 minutes drive from Dikili so has to be must see on your holiday.

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