Diving in Seferihisar

Seferihisar is the coastal district of Turkey’s Izmir Province. It has 49 kilometers (30 miles) of coastline on the Aegean Sea, which is the most of any district in the country. It is also a historically important and ancient harbor that goes back to approximately 600 BC. Today, it is a very popular tourist destination due to its historical offerings as well as the waterfront location and, of course, world-class diving. This relatively small and rural area is so popular as a holiday location that the population of the region triples during the best tourist seasons. Seferihisar is also a very important agricultural region of Turkey and is known most for producing citrus fruits such as tangerines and satsumas.

While there are multiple sites to dive in the region, the best diving in the area is in Sigacik. This is a small port village about 5 kilometers (3 miles) outside of Seferihisar center. Here, you can take a diving or other boat trip from the well-known Teos Marina. In addition to the diving, Sigacik offers two world-famous beaches. Akkum and Ekmeksiz, to relax on. To take in some of the history of the region, you can also visit Sigacik Castle, an ancient naval base built in the 1520s.