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Turkey·🌊 Coastal

On a peninsula west of Izmir, Cesme is the favorite beach resort of Istanbul's elite on the Aegean coast with thermal springs, excellent windsurfing conditions in Alacati, and a cozy old town around the Genoese fortress.

What awaits you

BeachActiveLocal cuisineBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 32°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 25°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: April, October, November — a pleasant 23°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 15°C.

Max. temperature
14°
Jan
14°
Feb
15°
Mar
20°
Apr
23°
May
29°
Jun
32°
Jul
31°
Aug
28°
Sep
23°
Oct
19°
Nov
17°
Dec
Water temperature
18°
Jan
17°
Feb
17°
Mar
18°
Apr
19°
May
23°
Jun
24°
Jul
25°
Aug
25°
Sep
22°
Oct
20°
Nov
19°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
10h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
13h
Aug
11h
Sep
10h
Oct
8h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
5d
Feb
8d
Mar
6d
Apr
4d
May
2d
Jun
0d
Jul
1d
Aug
2d
Sep
1d
Oct
12d
Nov
10d
Dec

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Cesme as a Vacation Destination

Cesme is an excellent choice for beach holidays, active holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 32°C.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 25°C.

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Local languages
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