West end of İzmir….
Known as Cysus in Roman Period, Çeşme was the port of Eritrai (Eritre); one of the 12 Ionian cities. Commerce flourished at 8th century B.C. made Çeşme one of the most important harbours of the Eastern Mediterranean together with Eritre.

Ships travelling between Cyprus, Chios and Çeşme directed wine and slave market in particular. By being the most west end spit of the İzmir to the Aegean Sea, Çeşme is one of the most important coastal borders of current marine transportation. Daily Çeşme-Chios voyages in summer create a bond between Turkey and Greece.

This magnificent peninsula lying in front of the Aegean Sea at full length presents lovely sunsets at every dusk…

At leading role; Ottoman Castle…
While Çeşme’s gardenless adjacent buildings with shutters which are constructed with a special coating of stone texture are a typical example for "Aegean Island” houses, the Castle of Çeşme carries Ottoman features…The Castle situated in an excellent position for controlling the land and sea is built at the early 16th century during the rule of Beyazıt the second. With its rectangular plan, two nested rows of ramparts forming the Exterior and Interior Castle and six towers, Castle of Çeşme is the major player virtually!

Flavor from the vineyards…

Cotton, olives, vegetables and fruits.. Generous lands of Aegean Region are open to various types of agriculture. As it has been a new trend in other areas in Turkey, viniculture is popular in Aegean region too. Vineyards spilling down from Aegean hillsides are a messenger for new flavors...

One of the three biggest surfing centers of the World..
Alaçatı is one of the three best surfing centers in the World… High winds originated from open sea create an ideal place for surfers: a high wind with a calm water...The international championship organized annually under the name of "Windsurf Turkey Cup" brings famous surfers from all over the world…

Thermal bath in blue water!
According to the myth, Eritraian woman oracle Cybl lived 9 lives. In each of a lifetime, she lived 110 years and she owed her longevity to the healing waters in this region...

Located 5 kilometers away from Çeşme, Ilıca and Şifne thermal springs have been healing humans for thousands of years and still attracts a considerable attention as a thermal center of this region. Especially, the healing waters boiling from sea become a cure for rheumatic and nervous system disorders; skin and renal disorders; swimmers also enjoy the taste of swimming in sea...