Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Alaçatı
Spend 1–2 days in Alaçatı: explore old town, windmills, beach and windsurf; easy day‑trip to Çeşme or Izmir.
Alaçatı is a small coastal town on the Central Aegean, 72 km west of Izmir. Its compact historic centre, windmills and windsurf beach fit comfortably into a 1‑2‑day visit, with easy links to Çeşme, Izmir and Ephesus for longer stays.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, wind conditions)
- Airport
- ADB
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Alaçatı112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Alaçatı, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyAlaçatı is safe for tourists; petty theft rare, but keep valuables on you in crowded markets and watch traffic on narrow streets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportADB Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (72 km (45 mi) east, bus or car 45 min via O‑32).ADB Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (45 mi (72 km) east, bus or car 45 min via O‑32).
- Getting aroundDolmuş lines 760/903 link town, Ilıca beach and Çeşme; bus from Izmir Airport (Havaş) every 2 h; O‑32 toll motorway 45 min by car; 4G coverage…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café₺15–25 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealKumru sandwich₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2)
- Museum or sight ticketOasis Aqua Park entry₺120–150 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHostel private room, a night, per room₺3,000 (≈ US$75)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room₺8,000 (≈ US$200)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room₺12,000 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺250 (≈ US$7) · Mid ₺400 (≈ US$10) · High ₺650 (≈ US$16)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ADB Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (72 km (45 mi) east, bus or car 45 min via O‑32)ADB Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (45 mi (72 km) east, bus or car 45 min via O‑32)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Alaçatı: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Dolmuş lines 760/903 link town, Ilıca beach and Çeşme; bus from Izmir Airport (Havaş) every 2 h; O‑32 toll motorway 45 min by car; 4G coverage, 5G not yet rolled out (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Çeşme
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Dolmuş or bus 15 min via O‑32
Port town with castle and beaches.
Izmir
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus or train 1 h 15 min from Alaçatı terminal
City museums, bazaar and night life.
Ephesus (Selçuk)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus to Selçuk 1 h 30 min, then local bus 10 min
Full‑day site; consider overnight if time limited.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Alaçatı Taş Hotel
B&B double 10,000 TL; central, near 3009th Sk
Yukari Sokak
B&B double 5,000 TL; trad stone building off Kemalpaşa Cd
Alacati Kapari Otel
B&B double 5,000 TL; near marina, pool, spa
Imerek Otel
Clean stone‑house hotel, rooms small
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺250–350 (≈ US$7–9) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺400–550 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- High
- ₺650–900 (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₺8,000 | ₺8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₺400 | ₺800 |
| Dolmuş ride town‑to‑Çeşme2 × ₺15 | ₺30 |
| eSIM data 7 days2 × ₺120 | ₺240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺907 |
| Trip total≈ ₺4,989 per person per day, bed included | ₺9,977≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in TRY; flights and intercity rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Kumru sandwich | ₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Coffee in café | ₺15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Dolmuş ticket town‑to‑Çeşme | ₺15 (≈ under US$1) |
| Oasis Aqua Park entry | ₺120–150 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last dolmuş may run around midnight; plan return.
- Saturday market only on Saturday mornings; arrive early.
- Wind conditions can change quickly; check local forecasts before windsurfing.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Bu adrese lütfenTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Istanbul; other embassies in Ankara.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Izmir Airport → Alaçatı (Havaş bus): about ₺45 (≈ US$2), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Dolmuş Alaçatı ↔ Çeşme: ≈₺15, 15 min
Say or show
- Afedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (afedersiniz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (teşekkür ederim)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne kadar)
- Plaj nerede? — Where is the beach? (plaj nerede)
- Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (kartla ödeyebilir miyim)
- Taksiye ihtiyacım var — I need a taxi (taksiye ihtiyacım var)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alaçatı. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, wind conditions) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day for windsurf lessons (check local schools).
- Combine with a Çeşme sunset ferry to Chios (check schedule).
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Alaçatı
- secondaryWikivoyage: Alaçatı, revision 5305197 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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