Cesme beaches..the most beautiful in Turkish Izmir

Arabiaweather.com- Ismail Kasemi- Cesme in Turkey is a health haven thanks to the many thermal springs in Ilica, which in the 2nd century BC were considered the best in the region. Cesme (whose name means “fountain”) was a major Byzantine and Ottoman port before it was taken Its location is the port of Izmir .

The beaches and thermal springs are the main attraction of the Cesme Peninsula, with this small town that has established itself as a more than wonderful haven, and has taken a worthy place among the main tourist cities of the Aegean region .

In fact, it may not amount to an attractive destination for lovers of luxury and high-end tourism, but it is a pleasant town where you can relax for a bit, with great beaches and attractions along the coast but away from the excess bustle that you can find in any other city.

beaches

There are kilometers of golden sandy beaches all around the peninsula, with enough variations for everyone to choose their favorite beaches, but you need some planning to get transportation to reach them, and among them is the long sandy Perlanta Beach, which is located to the southwest of the city, while The nearby Altinkum Plage (Golden Beach) is one of the best beaches in the area.

Karak Plag is formed from shallow waters suitable for children's swimming, while the Büyük Lag Beach in Ilica is white sand, clear and shallow waters, and its temperature rises thanks to the local thermal springs.

The wind never stops in Alacati which is one of the finest surfing spots in the world, with a dedicated surfing school and professional competitions.

But if you prefer to get away from the crowds, you can pay some money and spend a full day in one of the private beach clubs, including the Seaside Club in Piyadi Cove, which is the best.

Beyond that

In Çeşme there is a Genoese fortress that dates back to the 14th century and was largely rebuilt by the Ottomans two centuries later, and today houses a small museum. Twenty kilometers north-east of the city, there are in Ildiri the remains of ancient Erythrai dating back to about 3 thousand BC .

You can also join one of the many boat trips around the local islands to explore abandoned caves and swim and dive away from the crowds.

Is it suitable for families?

Cesme is not described as a real family getaway, but there is no reason not to consider it as such, as it has the largest hotels and beach clubs and all of them have excellent indoor facilities, suitable for children and clubs, with shallow beaches and soft sand ideal for children.