Sirince is a small village of 600 inhabitants. By day it is a busy summer tourist destination. Come the evening however, all you will hear is the quiet ringing of sheeps bells, murmurs of overheard conversations and the evocative sound of the call to prayer.

 

There are many things to do in Sirince, from a quiet early morning stroll through the olive groves to a lively meal at one of the many restaurants and cafes. Shoppers will be delighted by the array of small stalls selling local linens, crafts and organic products.

 

In this small farming community, most of the villagers are still involved in some form of agriculture. As the peaches and olives ripen on the trees, the villagers harvest their crops and produce many of the products which you will find for sale: golden olive oil, dark pomegranate vinegar and sweet fruit wines. Herbs are gathered ready for drying and selling further afield.

 

There are many places to enjoy a meal: our favourites include Uzum, where the wonderful coffee and cakes always hit the spot, Unal Pide for a slice of Turkish pizza and Ocak Basi, a familly run restaurant with a choice of delicious local dishes. If you're after a bit of live music to liven up your Saturday evening, you can head to the Archipel Restaurant at the bottom of the village.

 

If you fancy a bit of an adventure, take in the sites from the back of an open air tractor trailor. The tour takes about 2 hours, and you will stop to sample the fruit and grapes fresh from the trees and enjoy the beautiful views down to the Ephesian plain and the sea beyond. There is also the opportunity to take in the sites on horseback. One of the villagers has 4 very obliging horses, and he will act as your guide as he takes you up into the hills to watch the sunset.

 

Sirince Terrace Houses also has its very own olive grove, from which we produce all the olive oil that you will find in our cooking and in the houses. We are very happy to take guests up for a wander.