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Foça Islands and Siren Rocks

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Foça Islands and Siren Rocks

Foça, İzmir

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A protected archipelago of Orak, İncir and other islets, home to Mediterranean monk seals; visited on boat tours.

Safety warning

Do not enter or approach the seal caves; the area is protected.

Its story

The islands off Foça are famous for their steep cliffs associated with the legend of the Sirens in the Odyssey; for this reason the area is also known as the Siren Rocks. The islands and their surroundings are an important habitat for the endangered Mediterranean monk seal and lie within the Foça Special Environmental Protection Area. In summer, boats departing from Foça harbor stop for swimming in the islands' coves. It is important not to approach the caves so as not to disturb the seals.

Key facts

Best season
May–October
Getting there
Day boat tours from Foça harbor

Trip purpose

  • Seasonal
  • Photography

Location

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38.67050, 26.75550

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fo%C3%A7a_Adalar%C4%B1 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orak_Adas%C4%B1_(%C4%B0zmir) | https://www.visitizmir.org/en/Icerik/127