Visit Alaçati, Turkey

Alaçati, located on the Çeşme Peninsula to the west of Izmir, is a small but charming town with a laid-back atmosphere and some excellent boutique accommodation.

Its narrow, cobbled streets and traditional stone buildings, which house vintage boutiques, antique shops, cafés and restaurants, provide an enjoyable base in which to relax, unwind and people-watch.

It is just a short drive or cycle ride to some good beaches on the coast; although due to the wind these are better for windsurfing — for which the area is popular — than sunbathing.