Izmir Cesme Guide
Cesme wasn’t of any significance during the ancient times, although the region and its thermal springs are acknowledged by historians of that time. The Romans had a settlement in the area which in turn became part of the Byzantine Empire until the 11th century when Seljuk Turks took over. For the next 400 years various warrior Turks ruled Cesme. By the 14th century, mainly due to the fact that it was the end of the famous Silk Road where goods were carried to and from Asia, Cesme became a major port in western Turkey and the Turks allowed the Republic of Genoa to build a trading post and a fortress. In the 15th century, the Ottoman Turks ruled the area and Cesme eventually became part of the modern Turkish Republic.
Cesme travel guide. Plan your trip to Cesme, one of the top travel destinations on the Agean coasts in Turkey, offering an amazing vacation to visitors with beaches, bays, Agean food and places to visit all around Cesme.
Cesme, a major port town in the past, is now a thriving summer holiday destination in Izmir. Located on the west coast of Turkey, it also is one of the longest beaches on the Aegean coast.
Cesme is an ideal destination for water sports, such as, sailing and diving in the turquoise sea. Cesme, just like Alacati, is known as a windy destination making it ideal for kite surfing and windsurfing.
There are also plenty of natural bays in Cesme perfect for swimming. After a long day at the beach, the city offers great nightlife scene from fine dining to dancing and clubbing.
In addition to the beaches, bays, water sports, Cesme is also famous for its thermal baths and Ottoman fountains, which, the word, “Cesme” comes from and means fountain.
Cesme holds festivals all year round, such as: Alacati Greenery Festival (in April), Cesme Music Festival (in July), Babylon Alacati (in June and July).
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