Cesme Holidays

A charming coastal town located on the western tip of Turkey, Cesme has become hugely popular with those seeking beach holidays in the Mediterranean. The town boasts miles of golden sandy beaches nearby, with Pirlanta Plaj just south of the town and the superb Altinkum Plaj (Golden Beach), one of the most beautiful in the area, also in the vicinity. There are also beaches particularly suited to watersports for those after a more active holiday, such as Alacati, which is remote, windswept and perfect for windsurfing or wakeboarding. The calm, shallow waters of Buyuk Plaj beach in Ilica, warmed by natural thermal springs, make a great family holiday seaside day out for those with children. There are even ‘trendy’ beaches complete with private beach clubs, such as the exclusive Seaside Beach Club at Piyade Cove. For a fantastic sun holiday with far more choice than your average seaside holiday, book a break in Cesme.

 

Cesme has long enjoyed a reputation as a health resort, and is the perfect place to recharge your batteries on relaxing holidays here. The resort’s reputation comes from the nearby thermal springs at Ilica, after which the Roman geographer Pausanius named the region (Cesme means ‘fountain’). Centred around the impressive Cesme Castle, the resort boasts many authentic Turkish restaurants, tea houses, and cafes. A good selection of accommodation can be found here to suit all budgets, from small 2 and 3 star hotels and family-run guest houses to villas and pensions. Those looking for a bargain have the opportunity to haggle at the Sunday market, where a range of goods can be brought, including fake designer clothing, leather goods, Turkish rugs, exotic spices, and fruit and veg. Dining in the town consists of a variety of cafes and restaurants throughout the town, some of the best appointed being along the waterfront where you can dine as the sun sets across the ocean.

 

Those looking for a spa holiday can visit the nearby town of Ilica, famed in Turkey for its thermal springs which reach far into the sea. The Sheraton Ilica is a particularly luxurious resort here which offers a full range of natural spa treatments to truly pamper yourself on your holiday. For those interested in yachting holidays, you can hire a private yacht in Cesme and spend the sailing the turquoise sea. Boat day trips across the water to the nearby Greek island of Chios are also popular. There is so much to do on a cheap holiday to Cesme, it will be hard to find the time to fit it all in! Search for Cesme sun holidays using directline-holidays online search facility.