Holiday in Çeşme

About Çeşme

Çeşme is the Saint-Tropez of Turkey – an elegant seaside resort at the westernmost tip of the Turkish Aegean coast, considered the trendiest beach destination in the country by the Turkish upper class and increasingly by European travelers. The Çeşme Peninsula, located just 80 kilometers west of Izmir, surprises with a scenic diversity ranging from fine sandy beaches to turquoise bays and natural thermal springs. The most famous beach is Ilıca, a kilometer-long sandy beach with naturally warm water fed by underground thermal springs. Here, you can feel warm currents under your feet in some places – a unique phenomenon. Alaçatı, the neighboring village of Çeşme, has developed into an international windsurfing mecca: The constant Meltemi winds and the shallow standing area make it an ideal spot for both beginners and professionals. At the same time, Alaçatı has become a lifestyle hotspot with its restored Greek stone houses, boutique hotels, and Instagram-worthy streets. The old town of Çeşme is dominated by a Genoese fortress from the 16th century, which now houses a museum and offers a dreamy view of the sunset over the Greek island of Chios – which is only eight kilometers away. Those who wish can take a ferry for a day trip to Greece. For German vacationers, Çeşme is easily accessible via Izmir Airport. The region offers a significantly higher price level than the southern coast, but also less mass tourism and a cosmopolitan atmosphere reminiscent of Mediterranean hotspots in Greece or southern France. The thermal springs in the city center and in Şifne invite you to a wellness experience.