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CESME 26.30N 38.30E.

The name Cesme means fountain, and the city was so named because of the number of springs in the area. The Cesme peninsula extends from Izmir westwards into the blue waters of the Aegean Sea.

Always popular with the inhabitants of nearby Izmir, Cesme has been attracting an ever growing number of tourists from Europe. The many unspoiled bays and isolated beaches in the area are ideal for those whose idea of a holiday is to relax in the sun, swim, windsurf or do as little as possible.

In order to avoid the maritime congestion in Izmir, Cesme has over the last few years become the main international seaport for ferries arriving from Italy and other ports in Europe. A new 6 lane highway from the port connects Cesme quickly with Izmir and points north and south.

There is also a daily ferry service during the summer between Cesme and the nearby Greek Island of Chios.

Altitude Sea level.

Airport Izmir (ADB), 90Km from city center. Private transfer.

Resorts Izmir, Kusadasi, Bergama, Pamukkale.

Transport Taxi, Local Bus, Mini-Bus, Airport Service Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
● Cesme Castle.
● Caravansarail..
● Ilica.
● Alacati.
● Ildin (Ancient city of Erythrai).
● Ciftlikoy and Pirlanta Beaches.
● Thermal Baths at Sifne.

Local Excursions  
● Chios: Greek Island Day Return Ferry Trip.
● Selcuk: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary.
● Seven Churches of Revelation: Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis, Ephesus.
● Pamukkale: Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Calcium Falls, Karahayit, Thermal Springs.
● Priene and Miletos: Theater, Temple of Athena, Altar of Zeus, Byzantine Fortress, Temple of Apollo.

Overnight Excursions  
● Pamukkale/ Ephesus: Antique cities of Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Ephesus.
● Dalyan: Kaunos, Thermal Mud Baths, Iztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach), Lycean Rock Tombs, Dalyan Delta Boat Trip.
● Assos: Troy, Alexandria Troya.