Foca
The town of Foca is located northwest of Izmir and also has a town called Yenifoca, meaning ‘new Foca’. For this reason, it is often referred to as Eskifoca, meaning ‘the old Foca’. Foca stretches along two bays, a large one and a smaller cove within the large bay. Foca was a flourishing city during the 5th century, with the Phocaeans being great mariners. The bay was used to send vessels to the Black Sea, Aegean and Mediterranean. Foca is known for its rare Monk Seal population, which live on the small offshore islands. It is thought that there are only 400 left in the world, so Foca’s conservation projects are vital tot here survival. The surrounding area includes the coastal town of Cesme, and Izmir which is one of the biggest cities in Turkey. Foca Turkey tourism is full of great attractions worth visiting during your trip to Turkey, some of which are listed below:
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All that remains of the ancient city of Foca are the ruins of a theatre, an aqueduct, a monumental tomb and traces of two shrines. There is also a partially rebuilt fortress, known as Beskapilar, which is best seen from the water.
The shoreline is crowded with fishing boats and there is a small castle located near the small cove, with are many areas under strict environmental protection, offering unique flora and fauna. The town of Foca offers a splendid array of Ottoman – Greek houses and a string of restaurants and pensions.
The Hills around Izmir province are scattered with historical sites, aside from Foca some of the most impressive are Ephesus, St Johns Basilica and Priene.