A Cute Village: SIRINCE
“If there is a paradise on this earth, then Kırkınca-Şirince must be a part of paradise”
(Send my greetings to Anatolia, Dido Sotiroyo)
Şirince is a tourist village in the Selçuk district of İzmir that has not lost its historical texture.
It is known that its name changed over time, it was actually Kırkınca, and this name comes from a legendary story.
History of Şirince
It was a Greek village in the 19th century. The Greeks left the village as a result of the Population Exchange. The town, which used to make a living from grapes, figs, and olives, has increased its tourist value over time.
Şirince draws you into a magical atmosphere with the beauty it brings from preserving its historical structure. The beauty, which begins with tangerine and olive trees at the entrance of the village, surrounds you with its historical Greek houses and exquisite wines. The pleasant smell of the vineyard fills your nose.
If you go to Şirince, you must taste its exquisite wines. This village has many different types of wines. Also, its olives are among the highest quality olives. It is definitely worth trying its olives.
