Ilica Beach

Cesme, Izmir · 🇹🇷 Türkiye

A broad Aegean resort beach where warm thermal springs bubble up into shallow turquoise shallows near Cesme.

Sea temperature

~25°C in the warm season

Water

Shallow warm turquoise, warmed by thermal springs

Sand

Wide fine white-gold sand

Swimming

Very shallow, warm and calm, a family favourite

Best time to visit

June-September

Setting

A lively Aegean resort strip with thermal spa hotels near Cesme

Beach type

City & resort

Blue Flag

Yes

Region

Europe

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