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Dishes you should try in Selçuk: Şirince Wine, Ege Ot Yemekleri (Aegean herb dishes) and Çöp Şiş (skewered lamb pieces). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Selçuk is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Selçuk

  • Şirince Wine

    Fruit wines made in the village of Şirince from fruits such as peach, blackberry, pomegranate and sour cherry. Tastings can be held at the village wine houses.

  • Ege Ot Yemekleri (Aegean herb dishes)

    Olive oil dishes made with wild herbs gathered around Selçuk, among the most authentic flavours of Aegean cuisine.

  • Çöp Şiş (skewered lamb pieces)

    Small pieces of lamb threaded onto thin skewers and grilled over embers. It is Selçuk's most popular street food.

Dishes from Izmir Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Izmir province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • İzmir Boyozu (Sephardic oil pastry)

    A breakfast pastry with an oily dough, inherited from Sephardic cuisine, with a registered geographical indication.

  • İzmir Kumrusu (sausage and cheese sandwich)

    A sandwich made with sucuk, cheese and tomato, with a registered geographical indication.

  • İzmir Gevreği (Izmir sesame ring)

    Izmir's version of the simit; it has a registered geographical indication.

  • İzmir Lokması (syrupy fried dough)

    A syrupy dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • İzmir Şambalisi (semolina syrup cake)

    A syrupy semolina dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Ödemiş Köftesi (Ödemiş meatballs)

    Meatballs with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Selçuk: Local Products

  • Şirince Fruit Wines Fruit wines made in the village of Şirince, a brand known across Türkiye.
  • Olive Oil Cold-pressed olive oil from the olive groves around Selçuk, counted among the finest oils of the Aegean.

What Selçuk Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Ancient Ephesus Heritage

    Selçuk is the heir of the ancient city of Ephesus. Its layered history of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods forms the cultural identity of the district.

  • Camel Wrestling Festival

    The Selçuk Camel Wrestling Festival, held every January, is one of the most colourful traditional events in the Aegean Region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Selçuk?

Selçuk is known for 3 local dishes, above all Şirince Wine, Ege Ot Yemekleri (Aegean herb dishes) and Çöp Şiş (skewered lamb pieces). Fruit wines made in the village of Şirince from fruits such as peach, blackberry, pomegranate and sour cherry. Tastings can be held at the village wine houses.

What is Selçuk famous for?

Selçuk is known for Şirince Wine, Şirince Fruit Wines and Ancient Ephesus Heritage. Its best-known sights include Ephesus (Efes Antik Kenti) and Temple of Artemis Ruins.

What to buy in Selçuk?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Selçuk include Şirince Fruit Wines and Olive Oil.

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