#531 European Rank

Alaçatı

Çeşme, İzmir, Turkey•Aegean Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September

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EDITORIAL SCORE

4.30/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

23.5°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€26/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Pebbles / Shingle

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Çeşme, İzmir · NOAA satellite data

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Ideal Swimming

Jan

16.5°C

Air 20°C

Feb

15.9°C

Air 21°C

Mar

15.9°C

Air 23°C

Apr

16.5°C

Air 26°C

May

18.7°C

Air 29°C

Jun

21.6°C

Air 32°C

Jul

22.9°C

Air 34°C

Peak

Aug

23.5°C

Air 34°C

Sep

22.8°C

Air 32°C

Oct

21.1°C

Air 29°C

Nov

19.0°C

Air 25°C

Dec

17.5°C

Air 22°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 9 Jun – 16 Oct (>21°C) · 130 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Turkey Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.2 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.9 / 5

About Alaçatı

A flat, waist-deep bay where the meltemi blows nearly every summer afternoon. Turkey's windsurf capital.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Located on the Çeşme Peninsula in İzmir Province; accessible via the O-32 highway and regular regional dolmuş/bus routes.

•Protected Status / Environment: Semi-enclosed Aegean bay with flat water and reliable, constant summer thermal winds (meltemi).

•Notable Feature: International windsurfing and kitesurfing capital featuring shallow, waist-deep waters extending several hundred meters from the coast and numerous surf academies.

Official Tourism Authorities:goturkiye.com visitizmir.org

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Yes

Good for Kids

Yes

Dog Friendly

Yes

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Yes

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Yes

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Yes

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Çeşme, İzmir. Accessible via regional coastal roads (38.250°N, 26.386°E).

•Warm shallow water, but sails and kites own the bay when the wind is up.

•A U-shaped bay south of Alaçatı's old stone town, its west shore lined end-to-end with windsurf schools.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Çeşme, İzmir, Turkey.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alaçatı

What is the water temperature at Alaçatı?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Alaçatı averages 23.5°C (74°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Alaçatı?

Alaçatı is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Çeşme, İzmir, Turkey.

Is Alaçatı good for families with kids?

Yes, Alaçatı is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.

Are there parking and facilities at Alaçatı?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Getting Around & Activities

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Airport & Port Transfers

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