[puravida]

During the summer I had a wonderful trip up to Alaçatı located on the Cesme Peninsula. Alaçatı is a unique Aegean town on the western coast of Turkey, which has been famous for its architecture, vineyards and windmills for over 150 years. In the last few years there has been lots of investment to develop this area, as a result Alaçatı is now making its name in the world of windsurfing and kitesurfing, with its crystal clear water, consistent and steady wind and well acclaimed Turkish hospitality.

The exclusive new Boutique Hotel right in the centre of the activity at the surfspot of Alacati, as shown the following pic.

...enjoy, Stephen

[Hephaestion]

Ahh beautiful pics. The Cesme peninsula has some stunning beaches! I remember vividly having the entire beach to myself. I think it was north of the picture. Don´t know if that is possible now.

Thank you for sharing Stephen!

[**claire**]

Beautiful pictures ... Cesme looks so gorgeous, a lot more peaceful than Kus

[puravida]

The quaint streets of the town area


Town centre


Narrow stone streets


Hasn't been used in a while


Alacati style

[Mella]

Alacati's so picturesque, I love it there. Can't wait to spend more time there this Summer.

Thanks for the pics Stephen.

[Hephaestion]

Enchanting, Alaçati certainly has it´s own distinct style. Again lovely photo´s Stephen.

This is the new Alaçati square under construction!

[Mella]

There's a thread about that: here