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]
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]
Gallery
Sığacık Bay
Aerial view of the Sığacık Bay
Cittaslow Sığacık
Ruined walls of the Ottoman Castle
References
^Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.