Çeşme (Greek: Τσεσμές) is a town on the west coast of Turkey and one of the districts of İzmir Province. It is a prominent center of international tourism in Turkey and is famous for its clubs, beaches and fish restaurants. The nearby depending townships of Ilıca and Alaçatı are also very notable in this respect.The Çesme Peninsula, lapped by the waters of the Aegean Sea, lies west of İzmir, in Turkey's Aegean region. Çesme, meaning fountain in Turkish, derives from the many sources of water found in the area. It is one of Turkey's most beautiful stretches, surrounded by clear blue seas, with landscapes of cultivated fields of aniseed, sesame and artichokes dotted with fig and gum trees. In the un-spoilt bays you can swim in absolute peace. Visitors will find excellent holiday accommodations, restaurants and sports and entertainment facilities. It is possible also to get to Greek island of Chios (Sakiz in Turkish) with regular daily ferries. Çesme has an international harbor linked to İzmir with a superb highway (80 km).