Karaburun: A Quiet Coastal Paradise
Sitting right by the Aegean Sea is Karaburun, Turkey, a district and center town of the peninsula of the same name. It is neighbor to several tourist towns such as Çeşme and Foça. The nearest airport is İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) in Izmir, some 65 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
Karaburun, Turkey offers great weather for travel between early April and early June and again in late September to early December. Expect pricier Karaburun, Turkey hotels and flights during the busy months of May, June, and July, but prices are set to drop in November. Don't miss out on the International Gaziantep Gastronomy Festival in nearby Gaziantep and Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival, both happening in September. Turkey's longest running film festival, Antalya Altın Portakal Film Festival happens in November.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Karaburun, Turkey, take a stroll along Karaburun Harbor to see boats lazing on the docks and majestic views of the Aegean Sea. Head to the Mercury Mine Ruins for a taste of local history or take a boat to Büyükada Island and marvel at its crystal clear waters, and spend some time at the shores of Karaburun Bodrum Plaji. Check into the Ladin Hotel, which sits by the ocean and features a dock, seafood restaurant with terrace, and a private beach with sun loungers and umbrellas. Further down in Çeşme, Sisus Hotel offers airy rooms with balconies and suites with living rooms. The 4-star hotel offers complimentary shuttles to Aya Yorgi beach clubs and two in-house restaurants, a 24-hour lobby bar, indoor and outdoor pools, and a pool bar and spa.