Swim at Cesme Beaches

Swimming at Cesme Beaches offers the clearest turquoise waters in the Aegean, with Ilica Beach maintaining a water temperature of 24°C in July—2°C warmer than the average open-sea beach. The 6 km coastline features 90% sandy bottoms with gentle slopes, making it 30% safer for families than typical rocky rivals. Snorkelers spot over 40 fish species near the shore, a number 20% higher than the region's average.