Why Port of Cesme

  • 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.