Cesme Alacati Places To Visit

Places to visit and details in Cesme and Alacati. The district of Cesme, which attracts the attention of tourists from all over the world, is one of the most popular holiday paradises in the Aegean, as well as the most developed tourism opportunities. It is about 1 hour away from Izmir. The district, located in the center of the Cesme Peninsula, surrounded by beautiful bays on every corner, has been an important settlement since ancient times with its fascinating beauty.

Cesme Alacati

Cesme Alacati: It is windy 360 days a year. Therefore, it has become Turkey’s water sports paradise. Alacati, which is visited by tens of thousands of tourists every year, is only 8 kilometers away from Cesme. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit with pleasure on its cobbled streets decorated with Aegean stone houses. Historical Alacati mills and Alacati bazaar are very beautiful in Alacati.

Organic shopping market in Cesme: You should definitely stop by Alacati market to buy organic products grown in the farms and villages of Çeşme Peninsula and handmade souvenirs. Alacati Bazaar, which you can reach in a short 10-minute journey by minibuses you can find every half hour in Cesme, offers a colorful view on the streets of the town decorated with stone mansions. You can find dozens of organic products, taste local Aegean flavors and take wonderful photos in the market, which is very active with local and foreign tourists. After shopping, don’t forget to enjoy the authentic atmosphere by taking a break at a roadside cafe and sipping your tea.

Cesme Marina

Cesme Marina: Where you can take pleasant evening walks between yachts and boats, taste world cuisine in its quality restaurants accompanied by fascinating sunset views; It hosts thousands of local and foreign tourists every year with its cafes, souvenir shops and entertainment complexes. 

Cesme Castle and Museum

Cesme Castle: The rectangular planned castle is located on a rocky slope. The Aegean Sea is located to the west of the castle, which is surrounded by ditches on three sides. The main entrance gate of the castle is located on the south facade. The castle, which was used until the 19th century, was abandoned in later periods. Cesme Archeology Museum is located inside the castle, which was converted into a Weapons Museum in 1965 with the display of weapons brought from Istanbul Topkapi Palace.

Cesme Archeology Museum: It is a museum where archaeological artifacts obtained during excavations in and around Cesme are exhibited. Bronze Age artifacts and artifacts brought from Cesme Erythrai Ancient City are among the most important works of the museum. Handmade pottery, statues, figures and coins of the Ancient City of Erythrai reflect the historical richness of the region.

Ancient City in Cesme

Erythrai Theatre: Erythrai, one of the leading twelve Ionian states in ancient times, was later ruled by Lydia and Persians. An important feature of the city is that Herophile, one of the important women of the ancient age, lived here. There is a separate section in the ancient city. All are open and you can visit. This place is on a hill and has a beautiful view. The Temple of Athena Polias, the Matrone Church, the Theatre, the Heroon Theatre, and the Kybele Rocks on the hill can be visited easily.