Cesmealti
Karaburun
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CESME
PENINSULA (Cesmealti)
The
prosperous little fishing village of Cesmealti is
notable for its simple yet excellent fish restaurants.
As you drive along the panoramic Karaburun Peninsula
coast road you pass several peaceful bays and quaint
fishing villages: Balikliova, Mordogan and Karaburun.
At Karaburun, pleasant hotels, tea gardens and fish
restaurants sit between the beautiful mountain
backdrop and the clear, clean water. From Manastir
Mountain, you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the
Karaburun coast, the Foca coastline opposite, and the
entrance to the Gulf of Izmir. On the southern side of
the Cesme Peninsula, near the town of Seferihisar, is
the small picturesque marina of Sigacik. This
important yachting center is surrounded by
fortifications dating from the Genoese period and is a
good point from which to visit the Temple of Dionysus
at the antique site of Teos as well as the lovely
Akkum beach. South of Akkum, the New Neptune Holiday
Village has windsurfing and diving schools; this is
the best area for these sports. Gumuldur has excellent
tourist facilities - beautiful beaches, restaurants
and hotels. Near Ahmetbeyli (Claros) to the east,
stands the Apollo Temple and the remains of the
colossal statue of Apollo-, here you can also enjoy a
good fish meal or a swim at the town's wide beach. A
winding panoramic coastal road leads from Ahmetbeyli
south to Pamucak beach. |
