The low-key vibe of Altınkum Beach garners it many fans, who proclaim it the best strip of sand on the Çeşme Peninsula.

The white sand here, rimmed by a low hill of coastal scrub, laps shallow, crystal-clear, turquoise-hued water.

There are a couple of private beach clubs with entrance fees that have cafés, as well as sun loungers and shade areas both on the sand and on the grassy bank beyond.

The rest of the beach is a free public beach with basic facilities of public bathrooms. Bring your towel to throw down on the sand (or purchase a cheap beach chair and shade), and pack a picnic lunch.