Sığacık
Sığacık | |
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Aerial view of Sığacık | |
| Coordinates: 38°11′N 26°47′E / 38.183°N 26.783°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | İzmir |
| District | Seferihisar |
| Population (2022) | 3,913 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0232 |
Sığacık is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Seferihisar, İzmir Province, Turkey. Its population is 3,913 (2022). 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.
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.