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Beach · Çeşme, Izmir
Ilıca Plajı
A stretch of sand on the Çeşme peninsula, accessed via the Ilıca neighborhood and connected to the Alaçatı area.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Ilıca Plajı
Ilıca is located on the Çeşme peninsula and is one of the well-known stretches of its sandy coast. The beach is linked to the neighborhood of the same name, with urban access points and services that vary along the strip. The experience is coastal, different from the historic walk around the castle in Çeşme center.
Water color, swell and suitability for swimming depend on the day, especially the wind. Choose your access point and check local conditions before staying. Not all parts of the strip have the same level of services, and using a facility may require separate payment.
The visit can be tied to Alaçatı by a short transfer on local transport or by car, without treating the two areas as a continuous walk. For beachgoing, June to September usually brings warmer conditions; outside those months the shore can still be worth a visit depending on the weather.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day for the beach; less for a walk on the sand.
Best time
June to September for swimming activities, depending on wind and sea conditions.
How to get there
Local transport or car from Çeşme to the Ilıca neighborhood and the chosen beach access.
Tip
Compare the different access points before settling in and check what each service includes.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ilıca Plajı
Is Ilıca in Çeşme's old center?
The beach occupies another part of the peninsula, linked to the Ilıca neighborhood.
Is Ilıca's sea always calm?
No. Wind and swell vary and should be checked on the day.
Can Ilıca and Alaçatı be combined?
Yes — by organizing the transfer between the beach and the stone‑street district.