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Çeşme: History and Tourism Destination
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- Geography and History
- Çeşme is located 94 km west of İzmir, covering 2601 km²
- Named after its numerous fountains, which were once about 100
- Settlement dates back to Neolithic Age, inhabited since ancient times
- Ancient city of Erythrai (Ildırı) located in Ildırı Village
- Historical Monuments
- Çeşme Castle built in 1508 by Beyazıt II
- Caravansary constructed in 1528 by Sultan Süleyman
- Archaeological Museum displays 477 artifacts from various periods
- Ildırı features ancient city ruins and ancient Erythrai ruins
- Tourism and Recreation
- 29 km coastline with 20 beaches including Şifne and Ilıca
- Popular for yachting, diving, windsurfing, and kitesurfing
- Thermal waters and clean beaches with unique features
- Ildırı offers camping areas and ancient Erythrai ruins
- Economy
- No industrial development, economy based on tourism
- Traditional agriculture includes olive, melon, and tobacco production
- Tourism sector provides significant income during summer months
- Young people work in tourism during summer months