<strong>Picturesque town: </strong>The cobblestone streets of Alacati, located on the Cesme peninsula in western Turkey, are lined with cafes, boutique stores and galleries.
Picturesque town: The cobblestone streets of Alacati, located on the Cesme peninsula in western Turkey, are lined with cafes, boutique stores and galleries.
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<strong>Nearby beaches:</strong> Alacati is just a short drive from the spectacular beaches along the Çeşme peninsula, including the stunning Ilica beach.
Nearby beaches: Alacati is just a short drive from the spectacular beaches along the Çeşme peninsula, including the stunning Ilica beach.
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<strong>Top produce: </strong>Residents are very proud of their local produce. During the spring and summer, local farmers sell fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, attracting visitors from near and far.
Top produce: Residents are very proud of their local produce. During the spring and summer, local farmers sell fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, attracting visitors from near and far.
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<strong>Historic structures: </strong>The town's traditional stone windmills, iconic in the Aegean region, are hugely popular with tourists.
Historic structures: The town's traditional stone windmills, iconic in the Aegean region, are hugely popular with tourists.
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<strong>Colorful houses:</strong> Over the past 20 years, eagle-eyed visitors from around the country have snapped up holiday homes here, breathing new life into the town.
Colorful houses: Over the past 20 years, eagle-eyed visitors from around the country have snapped up holiday homes here, breathing new life into the town.
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<strong>Charming destination: </strong>Alacati is one of the most authentic towns in Turkey, featuring all the hallmarks of a Mediterranean town with an effortless Turkish charm.
Charming destination: Alacati is one of the most authentic towns in Turkey, featuring all the hallmarks of a Mediterranean town with an effortless Turkish charm.
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<strong>Beautiful beaches:</strong> Delikli Koy Beach, situated near the coastal town of Cesme, is well worth the visit.
Beautiful beaches: Delikli Koy Beach, situated near the coastal town of Cesme, is well worth the visit.
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<strong>Charming hotels:</strong> Alacati's Kurabiye Hotel could be confused with a boutique Aegean guest house thanks to its whitewashed walls and blue doors.
Charming hotels: Alacati's Kurabiye Hotel could be confused with a boutique Aegean guest house thanks to its whitewashed walls and blue doors.
<strong>Idyllic spot: </strong>Open since 2010, the establishment is just a few minutes walk from the stunning Kurabiye Stone House.
Idyllic spot: Open since 2010, the establishment is just a few minutes walk from the stunning Kurabiye Stone House.
<strong>Lively atmosphere:</strong> A brass band entertains the crowd with traditional Turkish songs in the main square during the annual Alacati Herb Festival.
Lively atmosphere: A brass band entertains the crowd with traditional Turkish songs in the main square during the annual Alacati Herb Festival.