Dikili has a fine port large enough to accommodate three passenger ships simultaneously, and the port has good land transport connections.
The drive into Dikili from Izmir (once out of the city) offers some spectacular scenery. For the most of the journey it is a straight road. Dikili becomes largely deserted in the winter, except for the die-hard residents that live there all year round.
Another must see is the Merkez Mosque which is a rare example of a wooden construction dating from 1789. Its particularity is in having been built without using any nails in the construction
Dikili also has a rich history extending back to prehistory, and the ancient and as yet unexplored site of Atarneus is located nearby. The site is called "Atarna" locally.
A small islet within Dikili district (called Garip Adas? locally, with ancient sources also citing the name Argounissai) made international headlines in April 2007. The islet is offered for sale by its proprietors and The Guardian reported the Greek islanders of Lesbos raising money among themselves to buy the islet.
The scenery consists of mountains, olive groves, vineyards and cotton fields. See the people working the land; horses and carts are still widely in use. Alternatively, how about the sight of a tractor with about 20 workers hanging on for dear life. This is where you start to get a feel for real Turkish life.
There are several Hotels and Pensions in Candarl? that you can stay for very low prices. Candarli is about 15 minutes to Dikili by bus. The hotels in Candarli and their phone numbers are listed below for further information and reservation :
'''Hotel Samyeli''' 40 beds - +90 (232) 6733428 [http://www.otelsamyeli.com webpage]
'''Simay Motel''' 37 beds - +90 (232) 6731101
'''Emirgan Motel''' 70 beds - +90 (232) 6732500
'''Philippi Pansiyon''' 26 beds - +90 (232) 6733053
'''Tuana Pansiyon''' 24 beds - +90 (232) 6730315
'''Senger Pansiyon''' 20 beds - +90 (232) 6733117
'''Oral pansiyon''' 29 beds - +90 (232) 6733122
'''Gul Pansiyon''' 20 beds - +90 (232) 6733347
'''Ba??? pansiyon''' 40 beds - +90 (232) 6732459