Çiftlikköy

Çiftlikköy spreads along a series of shallow bays west of Çeşme town, where the water stays waist-deep a long way out and the afternoon meltem is dependable. That is exactly what windsurfing and kitesurfing schools need, and the shoreline has been shaped around them.

Outside the schools it is a low-key stretch of small hotels, summer houses and simple beachfront kitchens. Mornings are calm and good for swimming; the wind builds after lunch.

It suits active travellers, beginners taking lessons, and families who want shallow water without crowds.