Ilıca
Thermal Water Inside the Sea
Hot water rising from the seabed along the long sandy beach creates warm spots even in winter.
Thermal Springs and Wellness Tourism
With hot springs rising from within the sea, Çeşme is a wellness destination with few equals in the Aegean. The geothermal springs along the Ilıca–Şifne stretch sustain a thermal tourism economy that runs twelve months a year.
38–58°
Spring Temperature
12
Months a Year Thermal Properties Are Open
2
Main Spring Areas
Winter
Peak Season
Hot Water Rising from the Sea
In Ilıca Bay, hot springs rising from the seabed keep the shoreline swimmable even in winter. The spas and mud baths of the Şifne (Reisdere) area have been favored for centuries for rheumatic, skin and respiratory complaints.
- Water composition rich in sodium chloride, bicarbonate and sulfur
- Natural hot-water outlets beneath the sea — Ilıca Bay
- Healing mud treatments and spa pools at Şifne
- Thermal-fed indoor pools and spas at most member properties
Spring Areas
The main thermal spots on the peninsula and how they are used.
Şifne · Reisdere
Thermal Springs and Mud
Sulfurous spring water and mineral mud are preferred for traditional cure treatments.
Member Properties
Thermal Spa Centers
Accommodation facilities offering thermally fed pools, Turkish baths, saunas, and therapy programs.
Who It Is Suitable For
- Muscle and joint complaints
- Skin problems and stress-related complaints
- Post-exercise recovery programs
- Off-season rest and cure holidays
The Engine of Year-Round Tourism
Thermal tourism is at the heart of our association’s goal of extending the season. Properties that stay open through the winter months both sustain employment and bring visitors to the region all year round.
Keep Discovering
More topics and accommodation options.