FOÇA (PHOKAIA)

Foça, which is 70 km. north - east of İzmir, is one of the most important centers amongst 12 Ion cities, established at Aegean coasts by Ions. Foça, besides its historical and archeological importance, is a mythological settlement whose name is mentioned in Homeros epic.

How to get there

By air: THY and Onur Air have daily flights between Istanbul and Izmir's Adnan Menderes Airport. Buses to Eski Foca leave on the hour from Izmir's bus station. THY Tel: 4440849. Onur Air Tel: 0212-663 07 73. By road: 40km before Izmir on the Istanbul-Çanakkale-Izmir road, turn at the Foça sign. Eski Foça is 26km down the road. Eski Foça is 630km from Istanbul. On the Istanbul-Bursa-Manisa-Izmir road, take the Canakkale road from the centre of Izmir. Eski Foca is 70km away.

Climate

Totally Mediterranean climate is reigning in Foça. It passes as hot and dry during summers and warm and rainy during winters. It takes a windy sea weather from three sides. Average temperature of summer months is 26 degrees, and its sea water temperature is 22 degrees. Hottest months of summer are July and August.