Foça Travel Guide – The Best Stops in Old and New Foça
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Eski Foça Marina and Coastal Walk
Old Foça's heart is undoubtedly the marina area. After passing through narrow streets surrounded by stone houses, you'll reach the marina, greeted by beachfront fish restaurants, ice cream parlors, and a coastal promenade. Walking here at sunset is one of Foça's most romantic moments.
🐟 Most popular restaurants: Fokai Restaurant, fish restaurants on the Kordon.
☕ For a break during the day: Meidan Kafe, Kavala Kafe.
The Five Gates Castle, which has become a symbol of Old Foça, offers an enchanting atmosphere with its view merging with the sea at sunset.
🏰 Five Gates Castle – History and Sea Side by Side
One of the most iconic structures in Old Foça, the Five Gates Castle, is located right on the coastline. This castle, which has survived from ancient Phokaia to the present day, is a must-see for its historical texture and panoramic views. It also hosts various events during the summer months.
🎟️ Ideal for sunset in the late afternoon.
🚤 Old Foça Boat Tours – Journey to the Islands
For those who want to see Foça from the sea, boat tours are indispensable. Daily tours usually run from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and visit stops like Orak Island, Siren Rocks, and İngiliz Burnu (English Cape). You'll enjoy a pleasant day with swimming breaks, music, and the cool waters of the Aegean.
🚢 You can easily buy tickets around the marina.
🧺 Lunch is served on the boat (usually fish or meatball menu).
🧿 Yeni Foça Oasis Marina – Cafes, Art, and Modern Foça
Yeni Foça (New Foça) offers a more modern and serene alternative. The Oasis Marina area, in particular, stands out with its stylish cafes, boutique shops, and coastal promenade that have developed in recent years.
☕ Popular spots: Goche's Kafe, Porthole Restoran.
🎶 Places with live music are increasing in the evenings.
It takes about 15-20 minutes by car from Old Foça to get here. Yeni Foça's Oasis Marina is a modern meeting point for spending enjoyable time throughout the day, with its stylish cafes, sea-view promenade, and peaceful atmosphere.
Oasis Marina in Yeni Foça is a modern meeting point where you can have a pleasant time all day long with its stylish cafes, walking path with sea view and peaceful atmosphere.
🍳 Kozbeyli Village and Breakfast Routes
Kozbeyli Village, located approximately 20 minutes from Foça center, is an ideal escape for a morning breakfast with its stone streets, village bakery, and peaceful atmosphere. The places here that serve traditional village breakfast platters are both delicious and natural.
🧀 Best-known places: Küçük Ev Kahvaltı, Şakir'in Yeri.
📷 The village's scenic tea garden is one of the most photographed spots.
🏡 Miniq Homes Tip: Stay Central for Easiest Access to These Routes
By staying at Miniq Homes' licensed, garden houses, which are within walking distance to Old Foça center, you can easily reach all these points.
Coast: 1–2 minutes
Five Gates Castle: 1-5 minutes
Boat Tour pier: 1-3 minutes
To Yeni Foça by car: 15-20 minutes
To Kozbeyli by car: 10-15 minutes
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