Most Beautiful Bays of Izmır

Today we will take a journey to best bays of Izmir.

Izmir is one of the cities that are the center of attention for tourists visiting Turkey in the summer months.

The city, which spends the summer months with an average of 27 degrees, is one of the important routes for local and foreign tourists for sea tourism.

Before starting our bays of Izmir article, we recommend you to take a look at the Izmir category from the Categories section. Under the Izmir category, you can browse articles that will contribute to your Izmir route such as Ephesus, Sirince and the historical clock tower.

Which Bays to Visit in Izmir?

Cleopatra Bay
Dolungaz Bay
Blue Bay (Aquarium Bay)
Delikli Bay
Altinkoy Bay

Cleopatra Bay

It is not possible to reach Cleopatra Bay by private car, taxi or boat. Considering that there is no telephone network in places, the most logical way would be a private car.

Kloepatra Bay, located within the borders of Alacati, is 15 km from the center of Çeşme. It is 12 km from the center of Alacati.

The bay, also called Guvercinlik bay, has a white sandy beach and turquoise sea.

Since there is no business in the bay with clear sea, it is useful to take your food and drinks with you.

There is an area where you can leave your car at the top of Cleopatra Bay. After parking your car, you can reach the beach by using the stairs leading down to the bay.

It is also possible to camp in the bay where there is no entrance fee. However, keep in mind that there is no lighting in the bay, which is far from the main road.

Dolungaz Bay

Dolungaz Bay, also called Isik Bay, is located in Karaburun. This bay will give you a perfect experience with its unique blue and waveless water.

The bay consists of two parts and is surrounded by rocks and trees. There is also 1 camping facility in the camp where camping is possible.

You need to use the stony and dirt road to reach the bay.

You can camp in the camping center in the bay or you can set up a tent in the bay or in the areas above it.
Entrance to the bay is free of charge.

Blue Bay (Aquarium Bay)

Blue Bay, one of the clearest bays of Izmir, is also known as Aquarium Bay.

The turquoise clear water and the bay, which reaches a depth of 15-20 meters, is one of the points frequently visited by tourists. The bay, which is a natural aquarium, takes its name aquarium bay from here.

Transportation to the bay located to the west of Eşekada is only possible by boat. You can reach Aquarium Bay from Çeşme at certain hours for an average fee of 150-300 Turkish lira per person. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach Aquarium Bay by boat.

Delikli Bay

Located in the borders of Alaçatı, the bay takes its name from the large rocks with holes in it.
The bay, which is about 13 km from Cesme center, has become one of the most popular bays of Izmir in recent years.

We recommend you to go early in order to find a place in the bay, which is the center of attention especially for local tourists.

The road to the bay consists of soil and large stones. You need to walk a little after parking your car to find a suitable parking space on the narrow road where two vehicles cannot pass side by side.

There are 2 facilities in the bay. You can also get coffee and alcoholic drinks from here.

Altinkoy Bay

Altinkoy Bay, which is within the borders of Urla district of Izmir, is relatively more crowded than other bays.
With its clear and waveless water, it has become the center of attention of tourists in a short time.

There is no entrance fee to the bay with very cold water. There is also a free parking area.

You can also rent a sun lounger in the bay where there is a beach club. You can also bring food and drinks from outside or you can get this need from the business.

There is no entrance fee to the bay with very cold water. There is also a free parking area.

You should spend a day in each of these beautiful bays. In another article in the following periods, we will include Bademli Bay, Bearfish Bay and Ekmeksiz Beach in detail