Travel Eye on Çesme (Turkey)

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Overview:

You will find the Cesme peninsula about ½ way down the Aegean coast of Turkey at its most western point. It is less than 1 Hours drive from the City of Izmir and Adanan Menderes International Airport.

Cesme is renowned for Thermal Spa's, Blue Seas and Golden Beaches, which range from crowded to remote and secluded. There are about 20 of them spread around the peninsular so transport is necessary to get to any of them. One option is to use one of the many the public "Dolmus" (Mini bus) services or just take Taxi. You could also hire a Car or Motorcycle for the day too and explore the peninsular at your own pace and convenience.

Cesme town itself is a "compact" and "bustling" collection of Souvenir, Leather, Carpet, Clothing, Footwear and Jewelry stores punctuated by Bars, Disco's Bistro's, Restaurants, Coffeehouse's and Ice Cream stalls. There are also a fair number of Pharmacies (Eczani) around so you can take on extra supplies of Sun Tan oils or After Sun Balm in case you happen to "overdo it" in the first few days of your vacation.

The central waterfront of Cesme stretches from the yacht harbor to the south and a public beach to the north with the Castle taking center stage. It is mainly a collection of hostelries and Travel Agencies but you also find there the PTT, the Tourist Information Center, the Ferry Port for day trips to the island of Chios and in case of Emergency a Tourist Police Station.

A casual visitor should have little trouble finding accommodation, Cesme boasts over 10,000 Tourist Hotel beds, ranging from small and friendly Pensions to 5 Star Luxury Hotels or Holiday Villages, something to match every budget. One good starting point for accommodation is the Tourist Information Center another is to surf inside this site and work out your own arrangements. There are plenty of Travel Agencies in Cesme who are ready and willing to help. Another option is of course the ubiquitous Taxi drivers who always "Have a friend." Finally for the really adventurous ones amongst you, the, walk the streets and ask, method works well too.

Locality:

Cesme is halfway down Turkey's west coast, on the Aegean Sea. (it is 60 mls W of Izmir; 70 mls from Izmir airport, partly by motorway). It is at the end of an indented peninsula, on sloping land at the head of a sea inlet. It is surrounded by citrus and olive groves and abandoned terraces of earlier, more intensive agriculture.

Entertainment/Activities/Things To Do:

There is a very small beach at the north edge of town with fine sand. There is bigger and better at Altinkum, Pirlanta, Boyalik and Ilica, all within 4 miles. There is a more secluded beach at Ayaseranda.

For shopping there is the main street and side streets liberally sprinkled with emporia, typical of Turkey, selling oriental rugs, jewellery, leather and a generous selection of general souvenirs.

During the daytime activities include shopping, beach and sunbathing. The nightlife here offers discos and live-music bars. There is an international music festival in July.

For food there is a wide choice. Lots of local cuisine and Italian restaurants; some fast food. Prices tend to be very affordable.