The town was a quiet spa and beach resort (its name means drinking fountain ) until the motorway's arrival brought it within comfortable commuting distance of the city; now it is set to become a bustling seaside suburb of Izmir, and a terminal for international ferries from Italy and Greece.
With the arrival of the motorway came the departure of the calm, peaceful nature of the town.
With the arrival of the new spa, the town became a quiet, relaxing place to live.