Cesme Holiday & Travel Guide

The Cesme peninsula is situated west of Izmir in the Aegean region of Turkey. Cesme means fountain in Turkish and has been given a name because it is surrounded with many waterbodies. Cesme is a beautiful land with clear skies and aniseed fields covering a large area.

Cesme was captured from the Byzantines by a Seljuk force led by Caka Bey in the 11^th century. It later became a part of the Aydinogullari principality. They used it as Naval base. The Ottoman sultan Yildrim Bayezit attacked and captured Cesme but was defeated by Timurlame and was returned to Aydinogullari. It was finally recaptured by Mohmed Bayezit again.

There stands a 14^th century fortress; restored and enlarged by the Ottomans in the 16^th century dominating the small port of Cesme. It has now been converted to a weapons museum.

Illdiri situated 20kms of Cesme was anciently called Erythrai and is a historic site with excavations dating back to early Bronze Age 3000 BC. Excavations here have revealed many historical facts, amongst them an old Athenean temple.

The people here are warm and welcoming. Visitors here enjoy untouched bays and excellent accommodation thermal baths give a welcome break from the hectic modern life. Turkish music, Turkish foods and Turkish handicrafts deserve their own mention along with.

Cesme offers an umpteen experience of life and culture. The culture here is Islam dominated but still opens enough in its own way. The people here take full care about the environment. The beaches are well maintained and pollution free.

The Izmir radio plays Turkish music day and night. Both the tourists and locals become a prey to "cafe" culture as they leisurely stroll along in the night.

Cesme offers a kaleidoscope inn the terms of both history and culture. It is the amalgamation of ancient cultural with modern, modernity with tradition of hospitality and a great destination for anyone.

The Cesme peninsula is the best in the terms of history and cultural enrichment.

Cesme Hotels

		Rainbow
		Sisus Hotel
		Akay Garden Resort Apartments and Villas
		Piril Hotel Thermal &Beauty Spa