Cesme is located in the very west of Turkey, not far from the city of Izmir, on the Aegean coast, opposite the Greek island of Chios
By all accounts, the sea near Cesme is so clean and transparent that it makes it an ideal place not only for bathing, but also for diving. A combination of air flows off the coast of Cesme attracts sailing enthusiasts to the city. Underground springs with thermal and mineral water supply water to the hotels, bathhouses and spa centers of Cesme.
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How to get to Cesme
The nearest airport, as well as the railway station are in Izmir, you can continue your journey to the destination by bus or car. By car from Izmir, which is 80 km to Cesme, you can drive an hour by the coastal highway.
By the same route there are buses, in the winter they depart every forty minutes, in the summer - every twenty. The bus fare will cost approximately 10 lire From Istanbul and Ankara buses are sent twice a day, you will have to travel 9 and 7 hours respectively
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By ferry
Two ferries leave for Cesme from the island of Chios, and although it takes only about an hour (only 8 km) to swim the sea, the prices are quite high (about 30 euros). The ferry from Cesme leaves at 11 am and returns at 5 pm. On the ferry you can also sail from Italy: Ancona, Brindisi, Bari but already at prices from 100 to 300 EUR @
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Climate
Cloudy, light rain + 15 ° C in the afternoon + 9 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 14 ° C in the afternoon + 12 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 16 ° C in the afternoon + 9 ° C at night ° C water |
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| In the afternoon | + 11 | + 12 | + 15 | + 2 0 | + 25 | + 30 | + 32 | + 32 | + 28 | + 23 | + 17 | + 12 |
| at night | + 3 | + 4 | + 6 | + 10 | + 13 | + 17 | + 20 | + 19 | + 16 | + 12 | + 8 | +5 |
| water | + 18 | + 17 | + 17 | + 17 | + 20 | + 23 | + 25 | + 26 | + 26 | + 24 | + 22 | + 20 |
Transportation
Traveling along Cesme is better with the help of taxis and minibuses, as the city stretches along the coast, and there are beautiful remote beaches to which it is worth
Cesme Hotels
Like any seaside resort, Cesme offers tourists a variety of hotels of different class and cost. To hotels of an economy class it is possible to carry a lot of pensions of a city and hotel Maro. The middle price segment is represented by the hotels of Taylanli Pansiyon, Otel Alabanda and Otel Inkim Beach.
Sheraton Cesme, which offers its guests four swimming pools, fitness, spa, tennis, bowling, own shopping center, is at the top of the list
Restaurants
You can have breakfast in Turkish manners in coastal cafes, for example, Sakiz Adasi, enjoying views at sea and Chios Island (be sure to try the mussels). There are many cafes and restaurants in the city center. So, in the Kumrucu Sevki cafe you will be offered Kumru - a flat cake stuffed with salads, garlic, grilled cheese and black olives
Sweet lovers can be pampered with traditional Turkish ice cream, for example, with honey and almonds in the cafe Veli Usta. For gourmets, we recommend several high-end restaurants such as Tuval, Agrilya, Yaya.
Babylon Alaçatı is suitable for nightlife, offering a variety of concerts and recreational activities in addition to food. Sole Mare, located 3 km from Cesme in the bay of Aya, is open until the morning and entertains tourists with Turkish and Western music. Night club Inside offers a disco on the beach for guests of the resort
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Cesme
Cesme fortress in the city center was built in the 16th century to protect the coast from pirate attacks. Six towers and the surrounding moat give it a special scenic beauty. Later the building was used by the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. For a short while the famous pirate Barbarossa, who later became the admiral of the Turkish fleet, was in charge of it.
In the northern tower there is the Cesme museum, in which archaeological finds are exhibited. The museum is open from 8-30 to 17-00 all days except Monday. Near the fortress you will see a statue of Ghazi Hasan Pasha (1714-90), who was sold into slavery, but later became a great vizier.
The Orthodox Church of Ayios Haralambos is used in the summer months for exhibitions of arts and crafts. Around there are many cafes and souvenir shops. There are a lot of magnificent fountains in Cesme, although it's worth wondering if the name of the city itself is translated as a source or a fountain.
Excursions and outdoor activities
Cesme is an excellent place for diving, professional and amateur level. On the coast you will find many schools for beginners and diving clubs. Windsurfing and kiteboarding are available in Alacati, 4 km from the city center. Ideal location and rose by the wind is suitable for both beginners and professionals. Every summer, a professional surf tournament is held in Alacati
On the other side, 5 km east of Cesme, Ilica is a city known for its thermal springs. We recommend you to soak in Belediye hamamı, a magnificent reconstructed Turkish bathhouse built in the 18th century with domes and marble interiors
In the vicinity of Cesme from September to December you can even hunt mountain pigs (after obtaining permission in the municipality, of course). In addition, from Cesme not far from Ephesus and Bergama, so you can easily arrange for one-day excursions to these cities. Photo Cesme (1)