The oldest settlement of Seferihisar district is Teos, the city of Carians. It is known to Cretans who fled from the Achaeans in 2000.

Famous tangerines, extensive solar, geothermal and wind energy resources and treasures are among the strengths of the slow city Seferihisar. Olives, grapes and citrus fruits are grown in the district. For its privileges, its ruins are protected areas and natural beauties.minor-latin">

You will feel the calmness and culture as you stroll through the streets of Seferihisar, which emerged in Italy in 1999 and is known as Citta Slow in Turkey. Seferihisar is located in the south of Izmir and is a place where nature, history and the sea come together, promising peace all year long.minor-latin">

Seferihisar is Turkey's first and the world's 121st "Slow City" (Cittaslow). In its local market, the street lamp is powered by solar energy, local seeds are grown, and nets are used instead of plastic bags. While you can find local flavors unique to Seferihisar at the restaurants of the district, which has pristine beaches, you can find homemade fresh and natural foods at the market set up in every market in Sigacik Castle.

You can make an online reservation from Izmir Airport Seferihisar Transfer or Izmir Airport Sigacik Transfer option to provide transportation to Seferihisar, which is 45 km from Izmir Airport.

What to do in Seferihisar?

The town is surrounded by historical treasures and green nature. Seferihisar offers its visitors many routes where they can go interesting places by bicycle. You can also find many diving spots to jump into deep waters.

Teos Ancient City

There are Hellenistic and Roman monuments in the ancient city of Teos, which was one of the 12 Ionian settlements in the Archaic Age and established colonies like other Ionian settlements. The most important monuments are the Dionysos Altar, agora, theatre, odeon, city walls and harbor ruins.

Teos Ancient City, located 5 kilometers from Seferihisar, is one of the oldest and most important historical ruins of the district. Teos was one of the 12 Ionic cities and was founded by the Achaean General Athamas in BC. It was founded around 1080. The first structure to reach Teos, located between the ports in the north and south, is the Temple of Dionysus, the largest temple of Dionysus (the patron god of Teos), built by the famous architect of the Hellenistic period, Hermogenes. There is a water cistern, mostly intact, to the south of the temple.

Lebedos

Lebedos the other ancient city in the district, is located further south. In 1522, the Ottomans built a fortress in the small fishing village of Sigacik to be used as a naval facility. It is possible to see the castle ruins today.

To explore these natural beauties, you can click here for our Izmir Seferihisar Transfer or Izmir Sığacık Transfer options.