2026 Foca Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in March)

Eski Foça / Foça, Turkey Foca is located on the site of the ancient Greek settlement of Phocaea. The city is divided into two districts: *Eski Foça* (Old Foça) and *Yeni Foça* (New Foça). Eski Foça is the historic center with charming narrow streets lined with cafes, restaurants, and small shops. It has a quiet, authentic atmosphere. Yeni Foça is a more modern area with hotels and resorts. You can get here independently by minibus from Izmir. The bus station is located next to the sea, so you can easily start your walk from the waterfront. Be sure to visit the harbor—it still functions as a fishing port. A dinner of fresh seafood at sunset here will cost, on average, three times less than in popular tourist towns. Accommodation won't be a problem: the city has many small hotels and guesthouses, often located in 18th-century stone buildings that are protected and cannot be rebuilt. Early in the morning, it's worth strolling through the still-empty streets, drinking Turkish coffee at a café overlooking the sea, and watching the fishermen return with their catch. Don't forget to try the famous local ice cream. Foça boasts the ruins of an ancient castle dating back to the 4th century BC, offering beautiful views of the coast. From Eski Foça, I recommend a trip to Bergama—an impressive ancient city with a famous amphitheater and a legendary library associated with Cleopatra. #trip #turkeycities #turkeyvacation

Turkey is another country that is a paradise for those who love the sea and beaches. Many Turkish people and tourists choose to visit the resort towns on the southwestern or southern Aegean coast. But what will the atmosphere be like if we visit in winter? Is it still worth visiting? Let's find out. The resort towns we visited are not far from Izmir, which is considered the largest city in that area. We visited 3 cities in total: Foça: - About an hour north of Izmir. - It is a seaside town that is not very famous for its beaches, but it is full of seafood restaurants, cafes, and shops that are still bustling in winter. - The prices of food and drinks are quite expensive since it is considered a tourist town. - Most restaurants and cafes are near the port, and there are quite a few people walking around. Alaçatı: - It is the only resort town that is not directly on the sea. - About an hour east of Izmir, going west. - During the day, there are some restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops open. But it is more lively in the summer and in the evening. - The architecture of the city's buildings is built with brick and stone, similar to the Greco-Roman style. Çeşme - It is considered a very important port city because there are ferries that can reach the islands of Greece. - It is located east of Izmir, about an hour and a half west and about 15 minutes from Alaçatı. - It is a very lively city with many restaurants, cafes, shops, tour companies and more. - The price of food here is not very expensive. - In the evening, you can go for a walk on the seaside promenade to watch the sunset and if the weather is good, you can see the Greek islands that are only an hour away. #TurkeyTravel #TurkishResortCities #Foça #Alaçatı #Çeçme #TourismTitle