Beach & Fun

As a sunshine holiday destination Türkiye cannot be bettered. As a country it has everything that you could ask for… 

The Aegean Region of Türkiye has beautiful landscapes, dazzling coastlines, immaculate beaches, pine woods and olive groves. 

The Aegean Coast boasts some of Türkiye’s best beaches and chicest resorts. The Bodrum and Marmaris peninsulas are where the trendy and well-heeled go to summer and to be seen. They are also home to some of the best summer months nightlife. Around İzmir are some great resorts. Çeşme is one of the most touristic regions and boasts turquoise sea and golden sand on Blue Flag beaches. The town of Alaçatı is a delightful and typical Aegean town. A lovely beach lies a couple of kilometres to the south.  

Around İzmir

Çeşme

Çeşme is one of the most popular destinations of Türkiye’s Aegean coast with its crystal clear waters, therapeutic thermal waters, historical monuments, vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches and there are lots of good reasons for visitors to choose it!.  

The younger set can enjoy recent music trends and entertainment supplied by trendy beach clubs like Babylon at Ilıca that operate on sandy beaches during the afternoon, through the evening and into the night. Also, there are numerous little bays and coves in the region. 

Located at the tip of the Çeşme Peninsula, stretching into the Aegean Sea to the west of İzmir, towns of Çeşme, Alaçatı, Ilıca, and Urla are major regional holiday destinations.

Alaçatı  

The turquoise coast of Alaçatı is a paradise for beaches and especially for surfers with its clear blue waters. The town of Alaçatı lies to the south of and inland from Ilıca and the coast. Windmills dot the hills above Alaçatı, a delightful and typical Aegean town, with some of the old houses converted into cafes. There is a good beach a couple of kilometres to the south. Many lovely bays along the coast southeast of town are accessible only by boat, they offer a safe and relaxing anchorage in this popular sailing region. 

Other notable places around İzmir for beaches include: Ayayorgi, Ildırı, Boyalık, Altınkum, Urla, Seferihisar, Özdere, Foça, Karaburun, Dikili and Selçuk.