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Travel Ephesus |
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Around Ephesus |
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Selcuk |
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18 km of road from Kusadasi to Selcuk pass through
spectacular beach and mountain scenery. The pretty
town Selcuk is famous with its being a fascinating
mixture of all historical periods. The strategic
location of Selcuk has provided to be a popular
place to settle down during the centuries. The name
‘Selcuk’ comes from the Turkish tribes settled in
the region by the 12th century.
Selcuk has been reputed well for its
closeness to the ancient Ephesus, Virgin Mary’s
House and Seljukian works of art.
 Besides
the historical richness around the area, Selcuk is
worth-seeing with the places of superb natural
beauty surrounding the town. The village “Sirince”
is the one that attracts every visitors with its
spectacular view from a mountain in the 8km east of
Selcuk. The beach of “Pamucak” is also of interest,
9km away from the town. A very nice jogging road
covered by the old raspberry trees just in the
entrance of Selcuk, also makes an impressive setting
and an ideal location for relaxation.
Selcuk is rich and famous with the
lively festivals scattered almost in every seasons.
The Ephesus International Festival, held in May; The
Camel Wrestling Festival, performed in the third
weekend of January lasting in one day, attract both
participants and visitors. Also the Rite ceremonies
at the House of Virgin Mary are held every year on
the 15th of August from 10:00 in the
morning.
There are many good buys in the charming
boutiques and colorful bazaars situated in the
picturesque narrow, winding streets of the town.
Also the town market on Saturdays offer an enjoying
shopping to the visitors with the great variety of
food and textile. Relaxing with a delicious meal in
an inviting restaurant is a popular way to spend the
evening hours in Selcuk. Visitors may sample the
famous “chop-shish” -a meat variety, or classical
Turkish cuisine. Selcuk is also serving with its
good and clean accommodations, suitable for all
visitors.
Finally, it is guaranteed that the hospitable
people of Selcuk will make your holiday comfortable
and enjoyable.
TRANSPORTATION IN SELCUK
Motorway:
As the town on Aydin -Izmir highway, there are
direct links to the cities in the western and middle
Anatolia as well as the touristic towns by buses.
Minibuses to the nearby places from Selcuk, are also
on service from the bus terminal. Izmir the third
biggest city of Turkey, is 75km away from the town
and buses are available in every 15 minutes.
Touristic seaside town, Kusadasi, is 18km away and
can be reached by the minibuses in every 15 minutes.
Airway: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
is 60km away from Selcuk, where national and
international flights are performed. Also Ephesus
Airport is approximately 3km far from Selcuk. The
airport is for small planes and short distance
flights such as Bodrum, Izmir and Istanbul are
performed. Ephesus Airport is also giving pilotage
and parachuting training as an alternative facility.
Seaway:
The town is 20km away from Kusadasi Harbour and 75km
away from Izmir Harbour.
Railway: Trains are running to
Selcuk-Izmir and Selcuk-Denizli (Pamukkale) on
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Ephesus Yesterday & Today |
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