Cesme connects to Izmir and nearby historic places all via highway. (Izmir 85 km, Virgin Mary 150 km)
Cesme is a mix of many cultures and civilizations during the history,mainly Ionia, Byzantium,Ottoman,Seljuk,Greek,Jew,Roman Empire and Italian.
Erythrai is one of the 12 Ionian cities where locates 25 km from the port.
When Cruise ships call at Cesme instead of Izmir, they save 130 miles and 6-8 sailing hours.
Cesme welcomes the guests with an impressive white sandy beaches, healthy thermal springs,many historic sites,special architecture and great shopping centers.
Cesme has sunny and warm climate during a year.
Cesme has a rich local cuisine. You will taste the most delicious grilled gilt-head sea bream,steaned sea bass, local mastic gum,and local melon.