5 Locations To Enjoy in Alaçatı

If you are looking to holiday in Turkey, there are many interesting places to visit. The summer town of Alaçatı is definitely one of the many places to consider. This blog is written to give you some insight on where to eat and enjoy your time in this particular city while staying in one of the greatest houses provided to you by the VNG Family. Let's begin!

1. Authentic Streets in Alaçati Center

We would suggest getting a map of Alaçatı to understand the layout of all the happening spots in the town. Here you will see many little authentic shops with handmade items and interesting  creative pieces you may be interested to brign back home with you i.e. souvenirs, cool bags, clothes and shoes. You may also putstop to have some great food, lemonade or ice cream in one of the shops or even book a lovely lunch or dinner in one of the restaurants. The food is exceptional and everybody is friendly and welcoming. A late night stroll can be a busy time to be out where as during the day whilst everyone is at the beach Alacati town is more calm for personal shopping. There are also a lot of shops to explore. Shop owners are respectful and we’d definitely recommend exploring the rubble streets of Alaçatı peacefully.

2. Agios Konstantinos Church

It is located on Sakarya street in Alaçatı town of Çeşme district of İzmir province. The building, which was built as the Church of Agios Konstantinos, built by Yuhannis Halapes in the 19th century (1874), continues to function as both a mosque and a church. It has three naves and a basilica plan. It was built with the masonry rubble stone technique. The vaulted superstructure is covered with a cradle on the middle nave and a porch roof on the side naves. The narthex to the west is two-storied and its galleries partially extend over the north and south aisles. The iconostasis is preserved. An altar was added to the south. The narthex part was closed today and shops were created. The entrance is from the north. The minaret, which was added later and entered from the outside, has a single balcony and is made of cut stone. The floor of the courtyard to the west of the narthex is a pebble mosaic. So, if you are into historic structures buildings then this is an amazing sight to see!

3. Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Alaçatı

Three things to know about the weather in Alaçatı:

- The wind blows steadily, but because it is in a closed bay, the water does not fluctuate.

- The sea slowly gets deeper making it a great spot to learn how to windsurf and kitesurf.

- The fact that the wind blows 300-odd days a year reduces the possibility of coming to learn windsurf and staying on the shore just because there is no wind.

That is why Alaçatı is one of the best places to learn how to Windsurf or Kitesurf. Definitely a must if you are into water sports!

4. Beaches and the Seas

When you are in Alaçatı, a vehicle is a must have. If you can not afford a vehicle, then a cab or forms of public transport will be a life saver. You will not want to be limited to only Alaçatı's swimming opportunities. You will want to go to places in Çeşme, such as Aya Yorgi. You will have a great time relaxing while your iced tea is being brought to you whenever you ask for it. There are several happy hour spots to enjoy a drink or two with great music and company. There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to beaches. Researching options catered to your likings would be adviced prior to venturing out to the beach.

5. Night Life

Alaçatı has great night life. There are many bars, discos, and attractions in Alaçatı. You can have a drink or two and enjoy the culture in Alaçatı at one of the best nightclubs. The night life is bustling full of fun so would recommend bringing your dancing shoes!

We have a lot of great properties that you can pick from, some of them close to the sea, some of them are a bit far away to enjoy the peace and quiet. I suggest calling our office and speaking to a friendly represntative who can find a home catering to your needs.

There are many restaurants, bars, cafes, beaches to enjoy in the summer town of Alaçati and we highly recommend it!

If you have any questions about anything stated, do kindly let us know!