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SHORT HISTORY OF ÇEŞME
 Çeşme,
known as CYSSUS during antique age, was the Ildırı’s quay of
Erythrai (Eritre) one of 12 Ionia cities from 1000 BC at the western
coast of Anatolia for this reason it should be considered together
with the history of Çeşme. Eritre, which carries utmost importance
for its archeological and touristic importance, posessed great
amount of economic power at 7 th and 8 th century BC. At this period,
the city was in trade relations with Mediterranian and Cyprus
especially and was holding the slave and wine trade along with (CHIOS)
Sakız Island. Eritre suffered great amount under the attacks of
LYDIA (LİDYA) and Persians but at the 14 th century BCbecame a rich
state again. The city was bount the Kingdom of Bergama and then to
the Roman Empire at the 2 nd century BC. During the Roman era Çeşme
region was given the name CYSSUS. When Roman Empire divided into two,
Eritre remained on the Byzantian land, lost its importance and
antique establishment were destroyed in the city at the time when
religion gained power against shaman faith and idols. Eritre and
Çeşme region bound to Byzantion Empire, was first conquered by Turks
during Çaka Bey time at the middle ages. KLOZEME peninsula was
conquered by Çaka bey, father-in-law of Kılıçarslan during Selçuk’s
period. The city which was bount to Ottoman Empire again by Yıldırım
Beyazit during ottoman period was bount to Aydınoğulları again by
Timur after Ankara battle in 1402. However, it was again given to
Ottomans in 1422. During world war, Çeşme was invaded by Greeks but
during independence war it was rescued by Fahrettin Altay Paşa
troops in September 16 1922. As it is understood from its name, it
shelters so many historical fountains in its structure.
TRANSPORTATION
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Çeşme is
the furthest point at the west of Turkey bounded to İzmir with a
motorway of 80 km. Çeşme, with an area of 260 square kms is 8 nautical
miles to Sakız Island which belongs to Greece. Ferry boat voyages are
made from Sakız Island, Bari, Venice, Brindisi regularly. |
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Distance of Çeşme to
regional touristic attractions |
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Name |
Distance
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Distance (km) |
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Teos |
100 |
Kuşadası |
170 |
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Efes |
155 |
Bergama |
180 |
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Pamukkale |
330 |
Marmaris |
360 |
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Sea
You can reach from Italy to Çeşme by
the maritime line |
Air
You can reach Çeşme from Adnan Menderes Airport |
Land
You can reach by an 80 km
motorway which connects Çeşme to İzmir via Karaburun-Alaçatı route
after landing at İzmir Adnan Menderes Airpot |
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BEACHES
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Çeşme hosts
beautiful and clean beaches along a coast line of 29 km. white sands, calm sun
of Aegean and the best beaches of Turkey fort he surf lovers is waiting for you.
If you wish you can attend the regular yacht tours and see the islands around,
if you can explore the beauties of the sea of çeşme with your diving equipment.
Here ara some of the beaches of Çeşme;
ILICA
Ilıca is famous with its hot water resources underneath the sea, high quality
holiday opportunities and services and 2 km long white sand beach and clean sea
rarerly found in the world. The sea is warm all season long since the hot water
beneath the sea heats up Ilıca coasts and beaches around. Besides, it allows you
the best and secure holiday opportunity for people who want to com efor holiday
with their children since the sea is very shallow.
BOYALIK COVE
Dalyan, charming holiday town of aegean 4 km to Çeşme is a charming fisherman
village with it’s best fish restaurants of the vicinity, clean beaches, typical
Aegean architectural houses and warm people. Sakızlı Cove is one of the most
beautiful coves of Dalyan with it’s clear sea and magnificant scenery.
ŞİFNE BIG PORT, PAŞA PORT
Paşa Port and Big Port are holiday resorts 5 km to Ilıca with camp sites and
numerous tourist installations.
ÇİFTLİKKÖY and BRILLANT BEACH (Hotel Babaylon)
Çiftlikköy is a typical Aegean fishing village and approximately 10 km to çeşme,
is known with its natural beaches called ALTINKUM (Golden Sand), PIRLANTA (brillant)
beach and Tursite. Transportation to region isprovided by minibuses departing
from Çeşme regularly. Çiftlikköy is famous with its historical windmills and
grinders.
ILDIRI
Ildırı, where antique Erythrai city lies is 22 km to Çeşme and 15 km to Ilıca.
The region presents unforgetable holiday opportunity to people who want to
explore Erythrai city and sunny lands of antique age. Ildırı is awaiting you
with its camp sites, calm beaches and rich history.
EŞEK (Donkey) ISLAND
Donkey Island is one hour from Çeşme bu boat. Previous name of the island is
Goni. The island welcomes tourists with its clear sea, nature which combines
gren and blue and hospitable donkeys. Donkeys are accustomed to people by
receiving food continuously from tourists and boat owners who come to see the
island. As the island is in the scope of national park, people are allowed to
visit for daily touristical purpose only .
AYAYORGİ COVE
Famous with its calm sea and bars situated between Çeşme and Dalyan.
Restaurants, disco and clubs at the coast provides quality servce to customers.
Ayayorgi Cove (calm sea) calm in day time and active at night time is one of the
best holiday locations that provide rest and leisure.
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