Ilıca Beach
Ilıca Plajı
Çeşme's best-known long sandy beach, with fine white sand and a wide shallow shore. Hot spring water rises from the seabed and warms the sea a little, making it a top choice for family holidays.
Ilıca Beach lies about 5 kilometres east of Çeşme town. Its sandy shore stretches for several kilometres. The sand is fine and white, and the shallow water extends a long way out, which makes it ideal for children. 'Ilıca' means 'hot spring'. Hot spring water rises from the seabed nearby, and several spa hotels are in the area.
The beach has public sections and paid beach clubs. Umbrella and sun lounger rental starts at about 200 to 500 lira. Along the coast are promenades and restaurants, which are perfect for an evening stroll. A minibus from Çeşme or Alaçatı takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day (beach clubs about 9:00 AM–7:00 PM)
Nearby sights
- Alaçatı
- Şifne Thermal Springs
- Alaçatı Windsurf Bay
- Aya Yorgi Bay
- Ayios Haralambos Church
- Çeşme Caravanserai
- Çeşme Castle
- Çeşme Town Centre & Marina