Çeşme

Travel Guide
Çeşme
This lively little resort town features a Genoese castle, an attractive seafront promenade, lots of reasonably priced dining options and nearby beaches.

A much-loved seaside getaway resort for Izmirians and Europeans, Çeşme possesses an attractive harbor area, several historic landmarks and a lively town center filled with shops and restaurants. Learn about the port’s Bronze Age, Roman and Ottoman history in its landmark Genoese castle and relax on secluded bays and in hot springs.

Get acquainted with local history at Çeşme Museum, housed inside a landmark 16th-century fortress. Explore the exhibits inside, which feature fascinating archaeological finds, including tools from the nearby Bağlararası Bronze Age settlement as well as Roman-era objects. Displays in the museum’s tower house focus on the pivotal Battle of Çeşme naval confrontation, which took place here during the Russo-Turkish War and resulted in the defeat of the Ottoman fleet. Outside the fortress stands the Statue of Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Paşa, a former slave who rose through the ranks to become an admiral after the Battle of Çeşme.

Explore the newer side of Çeşme with a walk around the modern Çeşme Marina. Marvel at the sleek yachts parked here. During summer, the marina buzzes with life as travelers fill its many restaurants and cafés.

Key to Çeşme’s appeal is its proximity to beautiful beaches. Head to lively Ayayorgi Koyu to party in beach clubs or rent snorkeling gear and charter a boat out to Mavi Koy, a serene cove with crystal clear waters. The area cannot be accessed by land. Try surfing with the wind and waves of Pırlanta Plajı. Ilıca Plajı, meanwhile, has thermal springs and mud baths and good conditions for windsurfers too.

To get to Çeşme, fly into the airport in İzmir, located about 60 miles (90 kilometers) away. Turkish minibuses, known as dolmuş, run regularly between İzmir and Çeşme. Ferries also run between Çeşme and the Greek island of Chios. The town itself is compact and easily walkable. Visit during the Çeşme Marina Wine Festivalin August, when you can taste locally made wines from regional producers.

Where to stay in Çeşme

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Ilica

Unique features of Ilica include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Aqua Toy City or Boyalık Beach while you're exploring the area.

Ilica
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Dalyan Mahallesi

Travellers like the beaches in Dalyan Mahallesi, and Sera Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Dalyan Mahallesi
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Altınyunus Mahallesi

4/5(7 area reviews)

Unique features of Altınyunus Mahallesi include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Aqua Toy City or Boyalık Beach while you're exploring the area.

Altınyunus Mahallesi
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Boyalık Mahallesi

3/5(1 area review)

Boyalık Mahallesi is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rooms Beach or Boyalık Beach.

Boyalık Mahallesi
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Tokoglu

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Tokoglu might not have many top sights, but Alaçatı Çarşı and Oasis Aquapark are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tokoglu
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Altınkum Mahallesi

Travellers like the beaches in Altınkum Mahallesi, and Altinkum Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Altınkum Mahallesi
Alacati Aura Plus
Alacati Aura Plus
Alacati Mahallesi 13010 Sokak No.10/1, Club Baba F Blok Cesme/Izmir, Cesme, Izmir
The price is RM128 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM128
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Alacati Market Place and Alaçatı Çarşı are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (278 reviews)
"Very friendly"

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2023

Alacati Aura Plus
Boyalık Beach Hotel & SPA Thermal Resort
Boyalık Beach Hotel & SPA Thermal Resort
Boyalik Mevkii 3200 Sokak No. 1, Cesme, Izmir
The price is RM612 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
RM612
per night
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Rooms Beach and Boyalık Beach are located nearby. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (554 reviews)
Great weekend relax out of season
"Good half board concept, nice location, seaside with beautiful area around, good care from staff. Spa swimming pool needs to be cleaned more often, bar in spa was not working"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Boyalık Beach Hotel & SPA Thermal Resort
Kosa Otel Çeşme
Kosa Otel Çeşme
Musalla Mah.Fener Koyu,1132 sk., Çesme, Cesme
The price is RM308 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM308
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (172 reviews)
"Great place to stay, nice pool area. They just need to focus a bit more on cleanliness otherwise a great spot with great views."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2023

Kosa Otel Çeşme
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
AEGEAN Apartments - Bungalows
AEGEAN Apartments - Bungalows
Alaçati, Hurmali Küme Evler No.63, Cesme, Izmir
Stay at this vacation home in Çeşme. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Popular attractions Alaçatı Çarşı and Pazaryeri Mosque are located nearby. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
On an Industrial area
"The location is terrible as it's on an industrial Efes Beer storage area. Miles from anywhere. We could not find the place and eventually someone had to escort us. The cabins are new and very nice but the ones at the front are noisy due to the highway. OK for one night but nothing around the area ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2023

AEGEAN Apartments - Bungalows
Cumbalıca Beach Hotel
Cumbalıca Beach Hotel
5074. Sk. No:76, Ilica Mah., Cesme, Izmir
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2023

Cumbalıca Beach Hotel
EVA OTEL ÇEŞME
EVA OTEL ÇEŞME
Eylül Mahallesi, Cesme, Izmir
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Ilica Beach and Alaçatı Çarşı are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (9 reviews)
Güzel ve olumlu deneyim
"Konum olarak arabanız yok ise biraz ufak tefek yokuşlu bi noktada. Biz lobiye yakın olan oda da kaldık. Oda gayet ferah görsellerde görüldüğü gibiydi. Biz sadece yatmak ve duş almak için kullandık. Bizim seyahatimiz için yeterli seviyede bi oteldi. Tek sıkıntı lobiye yakın olduğu için sesleri duyuyorduk. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2023

EVA OTEL ÇEŞME
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Çeşme

4.6
Top destination
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
23 Feb 2020

Its a great place for relaxation and highly affordable. Cesme Marina is pleasurable to visit and has a lot of good eating places with unique desert and coffee places also includes sone decent shopping places.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
3 Oct 2019

Beaches don't have any restaurant nearby. Only the village Alacati is worth visiting and that too can be covered in one hour.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
22 Sep 2019

Amazing locals, amazing food, calm atmosphere in cesme overall, amazing views, great fishing/snorkling tours available, good bars along the sea view and most of all safe!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
21 Sep 2019

There are very nice restaurants and boutique shops around the Marina.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
16 Sep 2019

Only Alacati is nice place to visit in Cesme

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
3 Sep 2019

Amazing town with amazing restaurants. Not particularly geared up to English guests but we loved it!