Alacati Beach

Alacati Public Beach is located in Ovacik and is about 13 km away from Cesme. Transportation by private car is provided via Inonu Street and the journey takes an average of 15-20 minutes. To go to Alacati Beach by public transport, you need to transfer to Alacati minibuses after getting off at Ilica. Famous for its cool and calm water, Alacati Beach is also suitable for families with children as it does not have a deep sea. The beach is sandy and the sea is quite clean. Since Alacati Beach is a public beach, entrance is free.

Ilica Beach

Located in Ilica, Cesme, Ilica Public Beach is 6 km from the district center. Transportation via Izmir Cesme Road takes an average of 10 minutes. There is parking around the beach. To go by public transport, Ilica minibuses departing from the district center can be used. Having a 3 km long coastline, Ilica Beach can be quite crowded in summer months. With its sparkling and deep blue sea, clean beach and dazzling natural beauty, it is frequently preferred by locals and visitors coming to Cesme. With its sandy beach, clean and shallow sea, it is also suitable for families with children.

Aya Yorgi Bay

Located in Altinkum, Cesme, Aya Yorgi Bay is 20 km from the district center. Transportation by private car takes about 25 minutes. There is a paid parking lot belonging to beach clubs around the bay. To go by public transport, Alacati minibuses departing from Cesme and Ilica centers can be used. Being one of the most famous bays in Cesme in general, Aya Yorgi Bay is one of the most preferred bays in summer months with its wind-free feature. There is no public beach in Aya Yorgi Bay, where famous names also flock in summer months, and entrance to the beaches here is paid. Aya Yorgi Bay has a blue flag sea and a sandy beach. With its calm sea, it is also frequently preferred by families with children. You can visit our Cesme Seafront Hotels page for hotels where you can enjoy the sea at any moment while creating a holiday plan in Cesme, which attracts tourists with its pristine beaches.

Pirlanta Beach

Located in Sehit Mehmet locality in Cesme, Pirlanta Beach is approximately 20 km from the district. Transportation by car from the district center takes an average of 25-30 minutes. There is parking around the beach. To go by public transport, Havas's Cesme services can be preferred. Transportation with this line takes an average of 40-45 minutes. Having a 500-meter long coastline, Pirlanta Beach is quite remarkable with its deep blue sea and magnificent natural beauty. The beach, which has a clean and clear sea, can be quite crowded in summer months. The beach of Pirlanta Beach is sandy and the sea is shallow. In this respect, it can be said to be suitable for families with children. Due to receiving constant wind in spring months, it is also frequently preferred by those who want to windsurf in Cesme.

Altinkum Beach

Located in Altinkum locality in Cesme, Altinkum Beach is 20 km from the district center. Transportation by private car via Izmir - Cesme Highway takes an average of 25-30 minutes. There is a paid parking lot around the beach. Altinkum minibuses departing from Cesme center can be used for public transport. Standing out with its beach clubs, public beach and camping areas, Altinkum Beach; is quite beautiful with its cold, clean and deep blue sea even on hot summer days. The beach located in a partially sheltered bay is fine sandy and the sea is stony in places. The bay where Altinkum Beach is located is usually rented by private businesses and entrances are free. The point where Altinkum Beach is located is a public beach and entrance is free. Facilities such as toilets and showers are also available on the beach. The public beach section is also one of the popular stops for those who want to camp.

Dalyan Beach

Located in Universite locality in Cesme, Dalyan Beach is 20 km from the district center. Transportation by car via Izmir-Cesme Road takes 25-30 minutes. There is a paid parking lot around the beach. To go by public transport, Dalyan minibuses departing from Cesme center can be used. Having a deep blue, clear, clean and calm sea, Dalyan Beach can be quite crowded in summer months and its general weather is cooler and windier compared to some other beaches of Cesme. Its beach is sandy and the sea can be stony in places. Since it has a shallow sea, it is also suitable for families with children. Since Dalyan Beach is a public beach, entrance is free.

Boyalik Beach

Located in Boyalik locality in Cesme, Boyalik Beach is 10 km from the district center. Transportation by car via Izmir-Cesme Road takes an average of 15 minutes. There is a paid parking lot around the beach. To go by public transport, Izmir Bus Terminal-Cesme minibuses and Boyalik minibuses departing from Cesme can be used. Boyalik Beach, which is a 4 km long beach, is located on the road from Cesme center to Ilica. With its pristine sea and magnificent natural beauty, the beach has a sandy beach and a shallow, clear sea. Since Boyalik Beach with its turquoise sea has very clean water, it is possible to encounter fish while swimming. Since the sea is shallow, it is also suitable for families with children. Boyalik Beach is also preferred by campers. Various water sports opportunities are also offered in the businesses located here. Since Boyalik Beach is a public beach, entrance is free.

Cesme Beaches

Cesme, the first district that comes to mind when it comes to sea holiday and entertainment in Izmir, also has beach and beach club style businesses that offer entertainment understanding to its visitors with its clean and deep blue sea.

Sole Mare

Located in Dalyan, Cesme, Sole Mare is 13 km from the district center and transportation is provided via Izmir-Cesme Road. There is also a paid parking lot near the beach for those coming by private vehicle. Sole Mare is one of the most famous beaches of Cesme and Izmir with its concept, location and facilities. Concert programs of famous artists are also organized on certain days of the week at Sole Mare. Pricing may differ on concert days.

Fly-Inn Beach Club

Located in Altinkum Neighborhood in Cesme, Fly-Inn Beach Club is approximately 25 km from the district center. Transportation is provided via Izmir Cesme Road and there is a paid parking lot around the beach for those coming by vehicle. Fly-Inn Beach Club is one of the most popular and rising beach clubs of Cesme with its music, entertainment, eating and drinking opportunities.

Before Sunset

Located in Azmak Bay, Cesme, Before Sunset is one of the most popular beaches of Cesme. Transportation to the beach, which is 15 km from the district center, takes an average of 20 minutes and is reached via Izmir-Cesme Road. There is also a parking lot around the beach for those coming by private vehicle. Having a white sandy beach, Before Sunset is preferred by those who are bored with very crowded Cesme beaches and want to swim in a quieter environment. Before Sunset, a beach with a capacity of 500 people, is also preferred with its music, DJ performances, parties and entertainment services continuing throughout the day. Facilities such as jacuzzi and terrace are also available here.

Fun Beach Club

Located in Altinkum Neighborhood, Fun Beach Club is 20 km from the district center. Transportation is provided via Izmir Cesme Highway and the beach has a paid parking lot. To go by public transport, Alacati minibuses departing from the district center can be used. Fun Beach Club, which went into service in Alacati in 2008, is one of the most popular beaches in Izmir in general with its pristine and deep blue sea and golden sand. Apart from the opportunity to swim in a pristine sea; it offers the opportunity to have a fun day with various water sports opportunities such as parasailing, jetski, DJ performances, concerts. Whether the hotel you want to stay in while planning a holiday in Cesme has a private beach can be a reason for preference for you. You can review our Cesme Hotels page to examine hotels with private beach areas for their guests.

How to Get to Cesme?

There are direct and connecting transportation options to Cesme, which is 85 km away from the city center, by air, sea and road. A fast highway from Izmir city center to Cesme offers transportation between the two distances in less than an hour.

Transportation to Cesme by Air

There is no direct transportation option to Cesme by air. If you want to go to Cesme by plane; You can use Adnan Menderes Airport located in Gaziemir district of Izmir. The distance between Adnan Menderes Airport and Cesme is approximately 95 km and the journey between the two distances takes an average of 1.5-2 hours. To go to Cesme from the airport; you can rent a private car, take a taxi, use Havas shuttles or provide transportation by transfer with public transportation vehicles such as metro and bus.

Transportation to Cesme by Bus

There are direct transportation options by bus to Cesme from big cities such as Istanbul and Ankara. The journey between Istanbul and Cesme takes an average of 8 hours. The journey between Ankara and Cesme takes an average of 9 hours. It is also possible to reach Cesme with Izmir city buses. Bus services organized by Cesme-Alacati Travel company serve between Cesme Bus Terminal, Ilica, Alacati and Izmir Bus Terminal.

Transportation to Cesme by Ferry

In Cesme, there is a port for ferries going to Greece's famous Chios Islands. Apart from that, there is no possibility of transportation to Cesme by ferry from Izmir or different cities of Turkey.

Transportation to Cesme by Private Car

Cesme is located approximately 85 km from Izmir city center. The journey between Izmir and Cesme by private car takes an average of 90 minutes.

Transportation from Istanbul to Cesme

The distance between Istanbul and Cesme is approximately 650 km. You can choose intercity bus services for direct transportation option between the two distances. For transportation by air, after reaching Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport from Istanbul, you need to transfer to Cesme. Transportation by bus from Istanbul to Cesme is an average of 8 hours. If you want to go with your private vehicle, you can reach Cesme with a journey of an average of 4 hours.

Transportation from Ankara to Cesme

The distance between Ankara and Cesme is approximately 700 km. For direct transportation between the two distances, you can use intercity bus services. To go to Cesme from Ankara by air, you can choose Ankara-Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport flights. From here, you need to transfer to transportation options going to Cesme. The bus journey between Ankara and Cesme takes an average of 9 hours. Between Ankara and Cesme takes an average of 7-8 hours by private car.

Alacati

With its stone houses, narrow streets, rustic boutique hotels, deep blue sea, bays, fun beach clubs and lively nightlife, Alacati is located approximately 15 km from Cesme district center. Possessing a rich history largely as a result of its Greek past dating back to the 1800s, traditional Greek stone houses still stand with remarkable beauty in Alacati's bougainvillea-covered and cobblestone streets today. Walking in the streets of Alacati makes you feel like you act in a small Greek town. The stone houses decorated with bougainvillea have been beautifully restored. This place is also surrounded by numerous beaches, bays and lively beach clubs. You can check out the hotels on our Alacati Hotels page to plan your holiday in Alacati, which offers comfortable and high-quality accommodation options.

Cesme Marina

More than a classic marina, Cesme Marina is protected by a 90-meter breakwater. Right next to the marina, there is a shopping street with many first-class restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as shops and boutiques, all open to the public. A stylish and lively marina located in a natural harbor, Cesme Marina is also great for sailing in the Aegean Sea, apart from its rich atmosphere, history and picturesque views. Cesme Marina is also just a short sea voyage away from Greece's famous Lesbos and Chios islands.

Cesme Castle

Overlooking Cesme Marina where yachts anchor and located in the district center, Cesme Castle was built in the 14th century. Well-preserved with its six towers and moats covering three sides, this castle offers stunning panoramic views of Cesme and the Aegean Sea. In the castle, which hosts a historical museum today; marble metal coins and artifacts obtained from archaeological excavations around Cesme are exhibited. In the other museum located inside Cesme Castle, artifacts from Ottoman-Russian wars are located.

Pasa Harbor

Located in Ardic Neighborhood in Cesme, Pasa Harbor is 20 km from the district center. Transportation is provided via Izmir-Cesme Road. To go by public transport, Pasa Harbor minibuses departing from Cesme and Ilica centers can be used. Offering both daily sea holiday and camping opportunities, Pasa Harbor is a beach that hosts private businesses and also has a public beach. In this beach, which can be preferred to spend a pleasant day in a peaceful, calm and quiet atmosphere, there are also various camping areas around. Having a shallow, clear and quite clean turquoise sea, Pasa Harbor is also a place that can be preferred to perform various water sports and activities.

Inkilap Street

Inkilap Street, the main shopping street of Cesme; hosts many shops and boutiques where you can find souvenirs and clothes on the east side of the town square. Apart from Cesme's beaches and lively nightlife, you can find what you are looking for in this street to shop for souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones. You can use bus line 760 to go to this 350-meter long street. When you go towards the side streets from Inkilap Street, the traditional houses you encounter, dating back to the 19th century, are worth seeing with their blue painted wooden shutters.

Germiyan Village

Located approximately 27 km from Cesme district center, Germiyan Village is known for being Turkey's first village to follow the 'slow food' movement. The first thing to do when coming to this village famous for its delicious bread and olives is to go to one of the village coffeehouses. You can drink coffee or sage tea in village coffeehouses. In addition to village dishes, in Germiyan Village; date olives, Turkish delight and rice ravioli are also among famous flavors. You can reach Germiyan Village with an average of 30-minute vehicle journey from the district center.

Ildir Village

Hosting TV series shot in the Aegean, Ildir Village is famous for its seaside restaurants where you can enjoy fresh fish, its peaceful and calm atmosphere, local village coffeehouse, natural and organic jams, gum and magnificent sunset views. With its magnificent beach and local market that you can reach by walking from everywhere in the village, Ildir Village is one of the historical and touristic villages of the district with its location right across Greece's Chios Island and its distance of average 25 km to Cesme district center. Ildir Village is located on average 80 km from Adnan Menderes Airport, average 25 km from Cesme Port and average 1 km from Ildir Fisherman.

Alacati Antique Market

Located in one of the side streets of Alacati, in the area where the public market is set up, the Antique Market is set up on Sundays. In the market where antiques from all over Turkey are offered for sale; in addition to antique items, plants, fish and even meat are sold. You can find almost anything you are looking for in the stalls of antique dealers coming from different regions of Izmir, Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa and Greek Islands; from suspended ceilings to cufflinks, from musical instruments to lamps, from old signs to wooden furniture and jewelry.

Gum Tree Grove

Hosting thousands of years old gum trees and being one of the places to see in Cesme, the Gum Tree Grove hosts the first gum trees grown in the Aegean Region. The names of the gum trees located in this grove, which contains magnificently scented gum trees used in making gum jam, mastic gum and mastic raki, are also mentioned in holy books. When you come to Cesme, if you want to see where the gum inside the delicious mastic cookies served with coffee comes from, you can visit this historical Gum Tree Grove.

Ephesus Ancient City

Located 150 km from Cesme, Ephesus Ancient City is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world and one of Turkey's most popular tourist destinations. Inside Ephesus Ancient City, which is under protection by Unesco; Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian and ancient theater are worth seeing.

Ildir

A quiet and calm corner of Cesme, Ildir is a charming coastal village located 20 km from the district center. Also hosting Erythrai Ancient City, the village is one of the best addresses in the Aegean to watch the sunset.

Urla

Located in the middle of the Cesme Peninsula and 60 km from Cesme, Urla is a charming Aegean district famous for its vineyards, artichoke festivals, art street and historical stone houses. It is a great address to escape from the crowds of Izmir and Cesme. If you are preparing for a holiday plan away from all the noise of the city in Izmir's charming district Urla, you can check out the hotels on our Urla Hotels page and reserve your place from the hotel that appeals to you the most.

Chios Island

Greece's fifth largest island, Chios, is only 45 minutes away from Cesme by ferry. Famous for its mastic trees, the island also hosts Nea Moni Monastery. You can choose Chios Island for a daily excursion route in your Cesme holiday.

Mordogan

Located on the Karaburun Peninsula, Mordogan is 85 km from Cesme. Hosting 70 kinds of purple flowers, Mordogan takes its name from here. It is worth seeing with its unspoiled nature and calm atmosphere.

Ilica

Located 5 km from Cesme city center, Ilica is famous for its wonderful white sandy beach close to 2 km in length and its sea where shallow and thermal waters mix.

Delikli Bay

Located between Alacati and Ovacik, Delikli Bay is famous for its unique natural structure and snow-white rocks. Taking its name from the hole opened in a rock piece by the erosion of waves, the bay is worth seeing with its natural and calm environment.

Altinkum

Famous for its beach and sea resembling the Maldives in Cesme, Altinkum is ideal for cooling off in summer months with its clear and cold water.

Aya Yorgi Bay

A magnificent bay located between Dalyan and Cesme, Aya Yorgi Bay is a place that must be seen with its turquoise sea.

Sakizli Bay

A fishing port in Dalyan Village, Sakizli Bay takes its name from the gum trees in the region. The bay attracts attention with its calm and peaceful environment.

Pirlanta Beach

Located in Ciftlikkoy, Pirlanta Beach has sands shining like diamonds. Since it receives very good wind, it is also one of the popular addresses of surfers.

Boyalik Bay

Located in the north of Cesme and having a coastline of approximately 4 km, Boyalik Bay resembles the Maldives with its fine sandy beach and turquoise sea.

Çeşme Ilıcaları

Cesme Thermal Springs, located 5 km from Cesme center, can be reached by a 5-minute drive using Uckuyular minibuses and buses. Cesme Thermal Springs are known to be healing for skin diseases, rheumatism, and various other ailments.