Things to see and do Foca

The beach is located in the village itself, which is quite convenient when you have small children and don't want to go for a swim. There are also many beautiful coves in the area, which are best visited by boat. In addition, you will have the opportunity to see seals, especially in autumn. Indeed, the waters off the coast are reputed to be home to the last Mediterranean monk seals. An essential stop: Orak, an island famous in Greek mythology for its mermaid songs.

There is little left of the Ionian city of Phocaea. The five-gates castle (Beskapilar Kalesi), with the aqueduct, the ruins of the ancient theatre and those of the temple of Athena, is one of the only remains worthy of interest in Foça. It is a Genoese building, in fact a landing stage, restored by the Ottomans to which they added towers to the ramparts in the 16th century. The former boat shelter, partially and several times restored, is now used as an open-air theatre. You'll find it as you pass the sanctuary and the city walls.