Alacati Travel Guide: Top Places to Visit and Must-See Attractions in Turkey’s Hidden Gem

29.03.2023 - 13:43

Alaçatı is one of Turkey's most popular tourist destinations with a wide range of attractions to explore. Whether you visit during summer to enjoy the lively festivals, beautiful beaches, and vibrant nightlife, or prefer a quieter visit during the autumn and winter months, exploring the charming streets of Alacati is a must. In this blog, we will guide you through the top places to visit in Alacati, ensuring that you make the most of your trip to this beloved vacation spot. So, pack your bags and get ready to discover the best of Alaçatı!

1. Windmills (Yel Değirmenleri)

In Alacati, where it is windy 330 days of the year, the Windmills that were previously used to grind wheat are located at the entrance of the Alacati bazaar. You can watch Alacati from a bird's eye view from the Windmills, which are frequented by many domestic and foreign tourists. You can prefer sunset hours to visit here.

2. Alacati Stone Houses

Alacati was a place where Greeks lived in the 1800s. The Greeks were engaged in viticulture and wine business in this region. The stone houses that you will find on the streets of Alacati also date from the Greeks. Such was the story of the formation of the stone houses that formed the identity of Alacati with their colorful windows and harmonious architecture... Now it is one of the precious structures of Alacati that attracts the attention of tourists.

3. Kemalpaşa Street

It is one of the two most famous streets of Alacati and even the busiest street. Due to the fact that the street is full in the evenings with its popular restaurants and bars, we recommend that you prefer daytime hours to visit the street. It is a long street closed to traffic with photogenic corners and paved roads. In order to have dinner, we recommend that you definitely make a reservation due to the intensity.

4. Hacımemiş Street

The other most famous street of Alacati is Hacımemiş. The difference of this place from Kemalpaşa street; While there is a tavern in Kemalpaşa, there is a new generation tavern in Hacımemiş, again, there are differences such as a concept restaurant in Hacımemiş while there is a normal restaurant in Kemalpaşa. We can say that you can reach many places where you can have fun through this street.

5. Alacati Bazaar

Of course, it is a must to buy gifts for our loved ones or ourselves for souvenir purposes from the places we go on a trip. For this purpose, the most correct address will be the bazaar in Alacati. There are alternatives in the bazaar where you can find everything you are looking for, from a lot of souvenir shops to stalls selling handicrafts, and you will enjoy while visiting.

6. Alacati Port

Although Alacati is not a resort located on the seafront, Alacati Port, also known as Alacati Marina, which is located a few minutes' drive away, is an area with a seaside location. There are areas to park boats in front of luxury houses in this area, which resembles Venice. When you see this place, we are sure you will have a charmed expression on your face. Apart from this architectural structure, there are many places where you can have a pleasant time here, such as entertainment venues and restaurants.

7. Pazaryeri Mosque (Ayios Konstantinos Church)

You can go to Pazaryeri Mosque as a cultural trip in Alacati. In fact, another name of this mosque is the Church of Ayios Konstantinos. It was built in 1874 by Yuhannis Halopas. However, the biggest feature of this church is that it is faithful to the original of the church while being converted into a mosque. This building, which is the architecture of a cultural and religious integrity, is one of the places worth seeing in Alacati.

8. Alacati Sunday

This bazaar, where there is a warm and friendly environment, is a place that attracts a lot of attention by many domestic and foreign tourists. You can find everything in the bazaar. It is quite a big market set up on the sides of Hacımemiş Street every saturday.

9. Antique Dealers Bazaar

It has already attracted the interest of antique enthusiasts... Aside from buying things in this bazaar, we are sure that even just walking around will give you a lot of pleasure. Being able to see items that smell of history and bear traces of life on all sides in the Antique Dealers Bazaar manages to put a person in a different atmosphere.

10. Aya Yorgi Bay

Turn to one of the most famous bays of Alacati. There are many Beach Clubs in Aya Yorgi Bay, which attracts attention with celebrities, which welcomes a lot of tourists every summer. During the day you can sunbathe and enjoy the sea, and in the evening you can close your day in a fun way with Dj performances.

11. Ilica Beach

As can be guessed from the name, the spa beach is distinguished from other beaches by its features. What makes the beach special is that it is located at a very close distance to underground spring waters and is fed from this spring water. It is a beach that offers two types of sea temperature. While the northern coasts are warm, the southern coasts are colder. It can be a beautiful beach where you can enjoy a spa in the middle of the sea.

12. Perforated Bay

The untouched bay of Alacati is the Perforated Bay. It is the most preferred place for those who are looking for a quiet, quiet bay. When you go to this bay, it will give you a special pleasure to go to the sea in the natural cliffs. The sea is a little cold and pebbly. Also, if you are a person who likes to camp, you can camp in this bay, which is also preferred by campers.

13. Cleopatra Bay

If you want to go to the sea in an untouched place in nature in Alacati, Cleopatra Bay will be the right address for you, just like Perforated Bay. Due to the fact that it has a slightly strange path, it probably manages to maintain its calm and peaceful structure even on the most crowded days of Alacati. From the bays of Alacati, which should be seen for those who are curious about going to sea in such places.

14. Çark Beach

One of the first things that comes to mind in Alacati is surfing. When we say surfing in Alacati, the first beach that comes to mind is Çark Beach. You can both go to the sea on this beach and experience it if you are interested in surfing. On this beach, you can put your chair, towel on the sand or take advantage of the facilities of many private businesses located in the region.

15. Piyade Bay Beach

You can enjoy the sea at Piyade Bay Beach, which is located next to Çark Beach, and you can take advantage of many beaches and businesses located in the area. The evenings of IPiyade Bay Beach are also very lively. The reason is that there are businesses that provide services such as discos and restaurants.