Ilıca Halk Plajı

About Ilıca Halk Plajı

Ilıca Halk Plajı is the public beach operated by Çeşme Municipality at Ilıca, part of what Visit İzmir describes as one of the best-known beaches in Turkey. The wider Ilıca shore runs for about 3 kilometres, with fine golden sand and a shallow, clear sea. Visit İzmir notes that hot springs feeding the sea keep the water warm enough for swimming from April until early November, and that the shallow water makes it a popular choice for families with children, day visitors and people who cannot swim. Much of the long sandy shore can be enjoyed free of charge. The municipal public section holds the Blue Flag award: the TÜRÇEV Blue Flag register lists it for 2020 to 2025 and it appears on the current İzmir list. The register gives the public section as about 200 metres long and 20 metres wide, sandy, with a ramp and an accessible WC on the beach, and Visit İzmir adds a sea-access ramp and device for disabled swimmers and a walkway. The Blue Flag season runs from 15 June to 15 September, with sea water sampled regularly by the İzmir Provincial Health Directorate. Public transport serves the beach, and hotels and guesthouses line the surrounding shore.