Sailing Regattas
Aegean Offshore Yacht Club – Çeşme Marina Winter Trophy 2022;
- 29-30th January
- 19-20th February
- 12-13th March
- 26-27th March
- 16-17th April
- 21-22nd May
Cruising
If you are sailing in Turkey and looking for somewhere new to keep your luxury yacht or superyacht other than Marmaris or Gocek why not come to Cesme Marina on the Aegean Sea? The cruising options are numerous.
There are cruising destinations in Greece and Turkey within an easy sail of your marina berth at Cesme Marina.
Aya Yorgi Bay, with its lemon groves and blue seas, is a popular daytime anchorage. By night, join Turkey’s party elite for live music at the famous Babylon bar, restaurant and club.
Alacati is the heart of Turkey’s windsurfing and kitesurfing scene. The new resort village blends Ottoman style with modern chic and health & fitness amenities.
Dalyan is a traditional fishing village with welcoming fish restaurants and beach clubs; perfect for the laid-back days.
Altinkum Beach is one of the attractive coasts which is only 10 minutes away from the centre of Cesme. The sand of the beach is just like gold and water is crystal clear. The wind typically blows from the north in Cesme and since Altinkum is on the south side of the peninsula the wind usually blows from the land towards the sea. Therefore, there are always small to medium waves in Altinkum.
Chios (8NM) is a starkly beautiful island largely unspoilt by mass tourism despite having some of the best beaches in the Aegean and some of the most fascinating medieval villages in the whole of Greece. Chios is renowned for the great variety and quality of its seasonal fruits.
Oinousses (8NM) (pronounced ‘enoussis’) is a small group of islands, known from ancient times for their famous wines, and renowned in modern times as the birthplace of prominent ship owners, earning Oinousses the title of ‘richest islands in the world’. Crystal clear waters characterise these islands.
Sightseeing
From your safe, luxury marina berth in Cesme Marina there are many wonderful sights to visit.
Among Cesme’s many historic buildings you will discover: a 14th century Genoese fortress which now houses a weapons museum; a 16th century Caravanserai, built by Suleiman the Magnificent to mark the end of the Silk Road – now a hotel with a delightful courtyard – and the Church of Agios Haralambos, which has been lovingly restored as an art gallery.
A few miles up the coast from Cesme, at Ildir, are the ruins of the ancient city of Erythae, home of the oracle Sybil, with its acropolis, temple of Athena and amphitheatre dating from the 3rd century BC.
The UNESCO World heritage Site of Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos is 90km away.
Dining
Cesme Marina comes to life at night. A lively, fun atmosphere pervades in the restaurants, cafes and bars along the promenade. There are numerous quality restaurants to choose from in the old town of Cesme, as well as in the marina village where the atmosphere is alive throughout the week.
The beautiful seaside marina village is lined with a delightful choice of chic cafés and an array of restaurants for fine dining and relaxation. From traditional Turkish to modern international cuisine, you’ll find it all within easy reach of your luxury berth at Cesme Marina.
Marina Yacht Club and bar has one of the best views over the marina.
Ferdi Baba Restaurant is one of the most popular sea food restaurants in Cesme.
The fish served have the fresh taste of the sea, the salads and hors d’oeuvres are extremely delicious and fresh. Guests can raise their glasses while watching the sunset and rise of the moon.
Kepler Marin a popular and fun cocktail bar and restaurant right be the waters edge of the marina.
For a full directory of restaurants and bars, please visit our shoreside website.
Shopping
The modern retail complex at Cesme Marina includes marine fashion retail outlets, designer boutiques and a chandlery.
For a full directory of retail outlets, please visit our shoreside website
Activities
Activities within easy reach of your marina berth in Cesme Marina Turkey
Some of the finest beaches and swimming waters are to be found in the Cesme region. There is a wealth of watersports activities: sailing, kite surfing, windsurfing and scuba diving.
Alacati, near to Cesme Marina, is one of the most enchanting surfing areas in Europe, located in a V-shaped cove with crystal clear water and surrounded by lush vegetation. The changing winds and perfect conditions make it one of the finest surfing spots in Europe.
A couple of miles north of the marina, Pirlanta Beach has become the kitesurfing capital of Turkey. The neighbouring bay played host to the 2008 Optimist Dinghy World Championships.
There is also a golf club at Urla, 39 km away.
