Warehouse by The Stay
Boutique Hotels · Alaçatı
For translating industrial architecture into a distinctive, art-led stay with verified 1 MICHELIN Key recognition.
What are you looking for?
- NightlifeThe nightlife in Çeşme ranges from open-air cocktail bars in historic Alaçatı to seaside venues along the coast.
- EatFrom Aegean mezes and fresh seafood to courtyard dinners in historic stone houses across Çeşme and Alaçatı.
- StayExplore where to stay in Çeşme, from restored stone boutique hotels in Alaçatı to waterfront stays along the coast.
- DoA curated guide to outdoor activities, coastal exploration, and cultural sites across the Çeşme peninsula.
- BeachAn editorial guide to the coastline, bays, and sea conditions across Çeşme.
The Selected
The Selected Collection
Places in Çeşme we consider worth your time — across food, beaches, stays and nights out.
ASPC Alaçatı Surf Paradise Club
Water Sports · Alaçatı
For its longevity, breadth of watersports and multilingual teaching programme.
5masa Alaçatı
Live Music · Alaçatı
For turning a fixed-menu dinner, live music and stage performance into one deliberately structured evening.
Terakki Alaçatı
Restaurants · Alaçatı
MICHELIN Guide — Selected · 2026
A refined Alaçatı dinner address centred on contemporary Aegean cooking, an open kitchen and a cocktail-led bar, set within the town's characteristic stone architecture.
Before Sunset Beach
Beach Clubs · Ovacık
For treating Azmak Bay, sunset and music as one continuous day-to-night experience rather than separate parts of a beach visit.
Alavya
Boutique Hotels · Alaçatı
For combining a genuinely central Alaçatı location with intimate scale, distinctive stone-house architecture and a current One MICHELIN Key.
Browse by type
Browse by type
Every category we cover in Çeşme, from breakfast to beach clubs.
Selected Beach Clubs in Çeşme
A considered selection of beach clubs in Çeşme for swimming, long lunches, sunset drinks and slower days by the water.
Selected Restaurants in Çeşme
Restaurants across Çeşme that stand out for the quality of their cooking, service and overall dining experience.
Selected Stays in Çeşme
Hotels and other places to stay in Çeşme selected for their location, comfort, service and the quality of the stay they provide.
Selected Nightlife in Çeşme
Our selection of bars, cocktail spots and live music venues for evenings out in Çeşme and Alaçatı.
Where to go
Areas of Çeşme
Each part of the destination has its own character. Start where it suits you.
Alaçatı
Stone houses, narrow streets, restaurants, boutique hotels and a windsurfing coast make Alaçatı one of Çeşme’s busiest and most distinctive areas.
Ilıca
A long sandy beach, shallow water and thermal springs make Ilıca one of Çeşme’s most popular areas for a relaxed seaside stay.
Ayayorgi
A sheltered bay close to central Çeşme, known for calm water, beach clubs and a day that can easily stretch from swimming into sunset and evening drinks.
Dalyan
A quieter coastal neighbourhood north of central Çeşme, known for its fishing harbour, seafood restaurants and nearby swimming spots.
Central Çeşme
Çeşme Castle, the marina, old shopping streets and the waterfront all sit within easy reach of one another, making the town centre a practical base for exploring the peninsula.
Çiftlikköy
A quieter coastal area west of central Çeşme, known for seafood restaurants and easy access to Altınkum and Pırlanta beaches.
Ovacık
Open countryside, a long coastline and quieter coves give Ovacık a more spacious feel than the busier centres of Çeşme and Alaçatı.
Ildır
A quiet fishing village on the northern side of the Çeşme peninsula, where the ruins of ancient Erythrai overlook the Aegean coast.
Start planning
First time in Çeşme?
The practical questions first-time travellers ask, answered in short editorial guides.
- Where to Stay in Çeşme: Alaçatı, Ilıca or Çeşme Town?Where to stay in Çeşme: compare Alaçatı, Ilıca and Çeşme town for beaches, nightlife, walkability, families and travelling without a car.
- Best Time to Visit Çeşme: Month-by-Month GuideThe best time to visit Çeşme depends on what you want: June and September for balance, July–August for peak summer, and May or October for quieter trips.
- How to Get to Çeşme: From İzmir Airport, Bus & TransferHow to reach Çeşme from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport and central İzmir, with current 2026 guidance on Havaş, coaches, taxis, private transfers and rental cars.
- Çeşme Without a Car: Where to Stay and How to Get AroundCan you visit Çeşme without a car? Compare Alaçatı, Ilıca and Çeşme town, with practical advice on minibuses, airport transfers, taxis and car rental.
- Best Beaches in Çeşme: The Beaches Worth the DriveIlıca, Altınkum, Pırlanta, Kocakarı, Ayayorgi, Delikli Bay and Çark compared by water, wind, access and the kind of beach day each one suits.
- How Many Days Do You Need in Çeşme?How long should you stay in Çeşme? Compare one day, a weekend, three days, four or five days and a full week for different styles of trip.
Travel Guides & Inspiration
Plan Your Perfect Trip
Expert guides, local insights and curated itineraries to make the most of your time in Çeşme.
Family
Çeşme with Children: A Practical Family Guide
Where to stay, which beaches work best with younger children, whether you need a car, and how to plan easy summer days in Çeşme.
Çeşme guide
Things to Do in Çeşme: A First-Time Guide
Things to do in Çeşme: beaches, Alaçatı, Çeşme Castle, windsurfing, boat trips and Ildır, with practical advice for a first visit.
Çeşme guide
Çeşme or Alaçatı? How to Choose for Your First Trip
Çeşme or Alaçatı? Compare beaches, nightlife, walkability, accommodation and getting around to decide which base suits your trip.
Çeşme food guide
What to Eat in Çeşme: Aegean Food, Seafood & Local Specialities
What to eat in Çeşme: kumru, Aegean herbs, seafood, mastic and Çeşme melon, plus what is truly local and what belongs to wider İzmir.
Çeşme guide
Where to Stay in Çeşme: Alaçatı, Ilıca or Çeşme Town?
Where to stay in Çeşme: compare Alaçatı, Ilıca and Çeşme town for beaches, nightlife, walkability, families and travelling without a car.
Çeşme travel budget
Is Çeşme Expensive? A Realistic Travel Budget
What does a Çeşme trip really cost? A realistic 2026 look at hotels, food, beaches, transport, nightlife and daily spending.
Why Selected?
Not everything
makes the list.
Independently researched, verified and selected by our editorial team.
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Independently researched
Every place is independently researched, cross-checked and editorially reviewed.
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Quality over quantity
A short list beats an endless directory.
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Limited selection
Up to three Selected Partners per category, per destination — the editorial selection is larger.
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Curated for international travellers
Written for first visits and repeat summers alike.
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