Cesme is a town on the Aegean coast on a peninsula and boasts some of Turkeys best beaches . It is a low-key resort which is favoured by the Turkish holiday makers and has a friendly atmosphere . Cemse formally a picturesque fishing village has developed over the years but in common with Kas and Kalkan has retained its authentic atmosphere. Cemse drives from the Turkish word ‘fountain’ or ‘spring’ there remains 15 Ottoman drinking fountains dotted around the town and thermal springs. The areas beaches are said to be amongst the best in Turkey, Cemse has a number of hotels and a marina many an hour can be whiled away watching the boats come in to the harbour side. Along the seafront are a number of well – preserved 19th century houses. Cemse has a year round population of around 38,000 and good local amenitites. Cesme is a popular town on the domestic market both as a place to holiday and as a location for a second home. At present few foreigners own property there but this is sure to change as many more people discover the area. Property prices are reasonable with villas starting from as little as 54,000 GBP