Shirince: The Peaceful Village of the Aegean

Located in the Selcuk district of Izmir, Shirince Village is a must-see destination for many tourists due to its nature, history, and culture... Before the Republic era, Shirince was called Kirkinca. This name was given due to forty people venturing into the mountains during a legendary age. Over time, it evolved into Kirkice, Kirkince, and Cirkince according to Greek pronunciation. Since the early years of the Republic, it has been called Shirince. This name began to gain official recognition on the suggestion of Kazim Dirik, the Governor of Izmir at the time. The global recognition of this peaceful village came in 2012. On the day when, according to the Mayan calendar ending on December 21, 2012, the apocalypse was supposed to occur, all eyes turned to Shirince due to the belief that only it and the French village of Bugarach would survive.

Shirince Village is often chosen by those seeking a peaceful and serene holiday. There are many options for accommodation here. You can stay in hotels, guesthouses, historic mansions, stone houses, and mountain houses.

You can also come here for day trips. In Shirince, where there are many points of interest to visit, you can walk along the street with historic Greek houses and take beautiful photos. You can also visit the village market to shop. You can visit it to buy homemade products, souvenirs, vegetables and fruits, and jam. You can try the famous local drink, coffee made in sand. If you haven't been to Shirince before, we highly recommend visiting it.

During your visit to Shirince, you can visit places such as the Ancient City of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the ?sa Bey Mosque, the House of the Seven Sleepers, the Church of Saint Dimitrios, the Church of Saint John the Baptist, the Shirince Stone School, the Nesin Mathematics Village, the Shirince Wine Cellars, the Theatre Madrasa, the Caml?k Steam Locomotive Museum, and the Temple of Artemis.

How to get to Shirince?

The Shirince Neighborhood, located in the Selcuk district of Izmir, is 83 kilometers from Izmir and 8 kilometers from the center of Selcuk. It is located 12 kilometers from the ancient city of Ephesus and 30 kilometers from Kushadasi. You can come to Shirince by private car or public transportation. Public transportation is not available every hour, especially after 9:00 PM... The nearest airport to Shirince is Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport... However, there is no direct public transportation from the airport to Shirince. For this, you first need to reach Selcuk and then take a minibus to Shirince. Many prefer to rent a chauffeur-driven car because of its comfort, luxury, safety, and speed. Thus, they can travel stress-free, without waiting for a car and without the hassle of driving, as well as enjoy the privileges in a luxury car. Thanks to this VIP service, they can reach their destination quickly and safely under the guidance of experienced drivers who know the area and traffic rules well.

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