Dikili, Turkey

Dikili is a coastal town and a district of İzmir Province in the Aegean Region of Turkey. The district is quite picturesque and is a popular summer resort. The center town of Dikili is situated at about 120 km (75 mi) north of İzmir.

Dikiliplays host to a number of cruise ships that call here each year, using the port as a starting point for excursions to the interior, mainly the ancient site of Pergamum. In addition, the village and its surrounding area offer a relaxed holiday atmosphere, with fishing boats, small waterfront cafés and a limited number of shops.

Things to See & Do

* Crater lake in Merdivenli village
* Ancient caverns in Demirtaş and Delitaş villages
* Thermal Springs
* Merkez Mosque
* Pergamum

General Information

Cruise Season - Feb to Dec
Currency - New Turkish Lira (YTL)
Language - Turkish
Population - 14, 710 approx
Electricity - 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT/UTC plus two hours
International Country Telephone Code - + 90

Port Location - Dikili has a fine port, large enough to accommodate three passenger ships simultaneously. The port also has good land transport connections.

Travel Links - The nearest airport is located in Izmir approximately 2 hours away from Dikili.