[1] The district is quite picturesque both along its Aegean shoreline and in its inland parts, and is a popular summer resort.

The central town of Dikili is situated at about 120 km (75 mi) north of İzmir, served by a good road.

Dikili town centre is situated opposite the Greek island of Lesbos.

A small islet within Dikili district (called Garip Adası locally, with ancient sources also citing the name Argounissai) made international headlines in April 2007.

[4] Dikili has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa),[5] with hot, dry summers, and mild, moderately wet winters.