As being one of the most popular tourist attractions, Çeşme (Cyssus) is prefered by both native and foreign tourists.

With its history going back to 1400 B.C. Çeşme’s history begins with the Ionian town of Erythia. Settlement began with the Lykians, Karya, and Pamfilians. Later on the Lydians, Persians, Greeks and Spartians played a role in the area. Çeşme gained its independence with the conquest of Alexander the Great in 334 B.C. Followed by Celtic and Galat invasions it was later made part of the Roman Empire. Afterwards it came under Turkish sovereignty. After World War I, it was again placed under Greek domination until it was taken back by the Turks in the War of Liberation.

With such a rich history it is not surprising that Çeşme is abundant in historical relics. Among these are , the Çeşme Castle built in 1508, the Caravanserai built by Kanuni Sultan Süleyman in 1529, 16 Fountains all traces of Turkish culture, tombs, mosques, mosque remains and its large cementary also Çeşmeköy a typical example of 11 th century Turkish settlement, Erythrai location of the Athena Temple (some pieces of which can be found on display in the İzmir Archeological Museum and Çeşme Museum) .

Together with its beautiful historical remains Çeşme is also one of the most popular tourist attraction in Turkey, with approximately 20 beaches, healing waters and spa ‘s .

Night life is also very colourful in Çeşme. In the past years Alaçatı has become a very popular site for surfers. It is also possible to practice all kinds of watersports including underwater diving.

After the opening of the yacht marina in Çeşme ferryboat expeditions to and from Greece and Italy have become popular. Also it is very easy to access Çeşme from Adnan Menderes Airport in İzmir.