Cesme
Cesme is a small resort overlooking the Greek island of Chios 45 minutes from the city of Izmir. Many Turkish families have second-homes in the area and it has also become a fashionable holiday spot for young people from Istanbul and Ankara . Despite its domestic appeal , few foreigner visit or buy property.
In the town , a large Genoese castle stands over the harbour , from where ferries leave for Chios and ports in Italy. Ilica 5 km east of the center , has the areas best beach , while nearby Alacati , formerly a small village of stone houses is popular with windsurfers . There are several marines in the area , as well as a hot spring and thermal centre.
There are more beaches beyond the fishing village of ciftlikkoy , which is a pleasant year-round Turkish community. In the opposite direction , dalyankoy has a harbour surrounded by fish restaurant. The local dining is varied ad the nightlife is lively during the summer months.
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