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Çeşme, officially the Çeşme Municipality, is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 285 km2, and its population is 48,924 (2022). It sits at Turkey's westernmost end, on a promontory on the tip of the peninsula that also carries the same name and that extends inland to form a whole with the wider Urla-Karaburun-Çeşme Peninsula. It is a popular holiday resort and the district center, where two thirds of the district population is concentrated. Çeşme is located 85 km west of İzmir, the largest metropolitan center in Turkey's Aegean Region. There is a six-lane highway connecting the two cities. Çeşme district has two neighboring districts, Karaburun to the north and Urla to the east, both of which are also part of İzmir Province. The name "Çeşme" means "fountain" and possibly draws reference from the many Ottoman fountains that are scattered across the city.

As WE explore Cesme, YOU will be mesmerized by its crystal clear waters and pristine beaches. The town is famous for its thermal springs, which are said to have healing properties. Cesme is also home to a historic castle, which offers panoramic views of the town and the Aegean Sea.

Aside from its natural beauty, Cesme is known for its delicious cuisine. The town is a food lover's paradise with a variety of seafood restaurants and traditional Turkish eateries serving up mouth-watering dishes.