Çeşme- İzmir - Aegean
Çeşme, which is connected to İzmir by highway, is among the most developed holiday resorts in Turkey. The magnificent Çeşme Citadel was constructed by the Ottomans in the 16th century. Besides the citadel, the Süleyman the Magnificent Caravanserai, which was restored and converted into a hotel dates back to the 16th century. In this district where yachting is also developed, there are ideal coves for yachting enthusiasts to shelter overnight like the Altınyunus Marina. An International Song Contest is also held in Çeşme every year.
Ilıca is a developed thermal spring center close to Çeşme. Long beaches of fine sand extend along the shores of Ilıca,
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Pamukkale Thermal Baths - DENİZLİ |
and the hot mineral water sources in the sea are unique. There are more than 250 thermal water sources found only in Ilıca Bay.
