Cesme is deservedly popular as a tourist destination. Formerly known as Kyssus, it was named Cesme (spring) by Aegean fishermen after its fresh water springs. Cesme has a good harbour and is near Sakiz and other islands. It used to be a commercial port and was home to the Genoese in the 13th and 14th centuries. As Izmir's importance grew in the 17th century, Cesme's waned.
Yachts replaced galleons
The population shrank during population exchange of 1923, but tourists swiftly replaced them. Today, the galleons from Mediterranean and Aegean countries that used to fill the port in the past have been replaced by yachts. Cesme's biggest draw is its huge options it offers, from accommodation to entertainment to food.
Geçmişte, Çeşme limanında Akdeniz ve Ege ülkelerinden gelen kalyonlar demirlerken günümüzde aynı ülkelerden gelen yatlar onların yerini almış. Çeşme'nin en önemli avantajı her konuda çok fazla alternatif bulunuyor olması. Ev pansiyonlarından beş yıldızlı otellere kadar her bütçeye uygun konaklama olanağı var. Aynı şekilde yemek konusunda da seçenek bol.
Cesme's castle and houses
So, what can you do in Cesme Enjoy a day at Cesme castle, dating to 1508 and badly damaged in the 1770 Ottoman-Russian war. Recently restored, it also houses the archeological museum. Wander the streets and look at Cesme's few remaining traditional houses as well as the 18th century Ayios Haralambos Church which acts as a cultural centre today. See the caravanserai dating from 1529 built by Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent.
Çeşme Kalesi merkezde gezilecek yerlerin başında geliyor. II. Beyazıt zamanında, 1508 yılında Aydın Valisi Mir Haydar tarafından Mimar Ahmet Oğlu Mehmet'e yaptırılmış olan kale, 1770 yılındaki Osmanlı-Rus Savaşı sırasında büyük hasar görmüş. Çeşme'deki bir diğer önemli yapı ise 1529 yılında Kanuni Sultan Süleyman tarafından yaptırılan iki katlı kervansaray..
Alacati, Ilica, sifne Springs and Ildiri
Near Cesme, you can also surf, visit ancient cities, relax in springs, head to the beach, explore and island or unwind in a quiet bay. The best island tour is to the uninhabited Esek (donkey) Island. When Cesme became industrialised, its donkeys were set out to pasture here. 7km from Cesme, AlaCatı is an architecturally beautiful spot with great surfing. Surfing schools for beginners are open year round. 5km away is Ilıca with its 2km beach. sifne has has curative springs and mud baths. Nearby Ildırı is a lovely village with stone houses and the ruins of the city of Erythrai. It is especially beautiful at sunset.
Her sabah limandan kalkıp çevredeki adalara tur yapan teknelerin uğradığı adalar içinde kuşkusuz en ilginç olanı Eşek Adası. Çeşme'ye 7 kilometre mesafedeki Alaçatı gerek bozulmamış mimari dokusuyla, gerekse dünyanın sayılı sörf merkezlerinden biri olma özelliğiyle mutlaka görülmesi gereken yerleşimlerin başında geliyor. Küçük adalarla kaplı sevimli bir koyun kenarına kurulmuş olan Ildırı gün batımlarında kızıla boyanan taş evleri ve antik Erythrai kentinin kalıntılarıyla özellikle akşam üstleri nefis görünüyor.
How to get there
Shining star of the Aegean
THY: daily direct from Ankara and Istanbul to Izmir. Tel: 4440849. Taxi to uCkuyular. Half hourly buses to Cesme. Ulusoy and Varan: buses to Cesme. Ulusoy İstanbul Tel: 0212-658 30 00, Ankara Tel: 0312-444 18 88. İstanbul Varan Tel: 0212-658 02 77; Ankara Tel: 0312-287 12 12.
Where to stay
Altın Yunus: Turkey's first holiday village. Tel: 0232-723 12 50 www.altinyunus.com.tr Sheraton Cesme Hotel Resort&Spa: 5 star. Beach and spa. Tel: 0232-723 12 40 www.sheratoncesme.com Suzer Paradise: Tel: 0232-716 97 74 www.suzerparadise.com Otel Erythrai: View of Ildırı Bay. Tel:0232-725 15 00 www.otelerythrai.com.tr Babaylon Otel: 4 star. Tel: 0232-722 13 87. www.babylon.com Tas Otel: Restored AlaCatı house. Tel: 0232-716 77 72. www.tasotel.com Grand Hotel Ontur: www.onturcesme.com
What to eat and where
Verona Restaurant: Turkish food. İnönu Mah. İnkilap Cad. No: 6.Tel: 0232-712 93 76. Monte Cristo Beer&Steak House: Meat dishes and salads. İnkilap Cad. 3047 Sok. No:1. Tel: 0232-712 10 86. Wine Plaza Bar: Italian food. Turkish and Italian wine. Until 04.00. İnkilap Cad. No:27 Tel: 0232-712 09 58. Ristorante Mario Plaza: Italian and Med food. Swim at their Club En Velo bar and club. Until 04.00. Akgun Sok. No:26 Dalyan. Tel: 0232- 724 80 00. >b>Dalyan Restaurant: Excellent seafood. Dalyan Koy. Tel: 0232-724 70 45. Paparazzi: Popular venue. Until 04.00. Sakar Mah. No:11, Ayayorgi. Joy-Kemik Beach Club: Snack bar, beach and sushi. Weekend parties. Cark Mevkii. Alacati: Tel: 0232-716 83 00.
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