Ilıca Beach is a public beach in Ilıca, Çeşme, İzmir, known for its sandy shoreline and shallow water. From Alaçatı, you can plan a separate coastal outing, with a dolmuş route connecting Çeşme, Ilıca and Alaçatı.
- Location: Ilıca, Çeşme, İzmir
- Public transport: Çeşme – Ilıca – Alaçatı dolmuş route
Where Ilıca Beach is
Ilıca Beach lies in Ilıca, within Çeşme, İzmir. Visit İzmir describes the beach as approximately 3 kilometres long, with fine golden sand and shallow, clear water.
The Blue Flag programme names the municipal beach section “Çeşme Belediyesi Ilıca Halk Plajı.” It is 200 metres long and 20 metres wide, with sand and no pebbles or rocks.
The beach is about 2.3 km from a guesthouse in Alaçatı, making it possible to plan the shore as its own outing while staying in town.
How do you get from Alaçatı to Ilıca Beach?
Çeşme Municipality’s transport page includes the “Çeşme – Ilıca – Alaçatı” dolmuş route and gives the Alaçatı contact number for Çeşme Seyahat as 0 232 716 61 91. It also includes ESHOT route 760 as Çeşme–Urla. Check the official site before you go for current transport details.
For a day that includes time in town, Alaçatı’s centre and Ilıca Beach can be treated as separate stops. An Alaçatı one-day itinerary can help you fit both into your plans.
Beach access and facilities
Visit İzmir describes access ramps and a walking path, along with a ramp and equipment for entering the sea. The Blue Flag programme also identifies an accessible toilet at the beach.
These details can help you plan how to reach the shoreline and enter the water. For current facility conditions, use official information before your visit.
Seasonal planning and swimming conditions
Visit İzmir says hot-water springs feed the sea and describes the water as suitable for swimming from April to the beginning of November. Conditions and available services can vary, so check current official guidance before your visit.
Keep the beach outing distinct from plans around Alaçatı town centre, and check transport details before choosing the order.
FAQs
What is Ilıca Beach called in the Blue Flag programme?
The municipal beach section is named “Çeşme Belediyesi Ilıca Halk Plajı.”
When does Visit İzmir describe the water as suitable for swimming?
Its stated period runs from April to the beginning of November.
Which organisation is identified for water sampling?
İzmir Provincial Health Directorate is the sampling institution, and İzmir Public Health Laboratory is the analysing laboratory.