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Your trip to Alaçatı.

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Alaçatı – Esmirna Destination Esmirna and Çeşme about 77 km from Esmirna

How to get there

From Çeşme or from Izmir, confirm the services to Alaçatı and where they disembark. A car makes it easier to include the coast, but the old-street core should be explored on foot.

How many days

One night for the center; two nights suit those who want to use Alaçatı as a base for the peninsula and its wind-related activities.

When to go

May, June, September and October are usually milder. July and August see more crowds and heat in the streets, with more comfortable outings early or late in the day.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Not for the historic core. For coastal points and beaches, compare local lines with a vehicle depending on the itinerary.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Alaçatı
  1. Morning
    Stone houses and windmills

    Walk through the center and notice the changes in relief near the group of old windmills.

  2. Afternoon
    Side streets or exit to the coast

    Continue the walk through the town core or proceed by transport to the chosen coastal program.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the beach inside Alaçatı's historic center?

The cluster of stone houses and the coastal sectors are distinct areas.

How long does the walk around Alaçatı take?

One period allows you to see the streets and take in the area unhurriedly.

Is Alaçatı compatible with using Çeşme as a base?

Yes. The two localities can be linked by transport, distributing center and beach.

Do I need to practice a sport to visit Alaçatı?

No. The urban heritage makes for a walk independent of the coastal activities.

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