Bike House Alaçatı
Alaçatı, 2028 Sokak No:9 Hacımemiş, 35930 Çeşme/İzmir, Türkiye. Tel: +90 532 305 0578. Website link.
E-Bike Hire
Bike Alaçatı offers a range of 15 types of e-bikes for rent, including brands by Ghost, Haibike Scott, Trek, Cube, Pegasus, and Reise & Muller.
E-Bike Tours
The guided tours of the Çeşme peninsula immerse clients in the region’s rich cultural heritage, with numerous historical sites and landmarks to explore. Enjoy the peninsula’s natural beauty, including its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and stunning landscapes. The tours are led by knowledgeable guides who can provide valuable insights and information about the area’s history, culture, and traditions.
Short Distance Educational Tour
12km, 1 hour, 90% road / 10% off-road, price €25/person: Described as level “chill-adventurous”, the tour starts with reviewing clients riding techniques on a route created for all ages and fitness levels to experience the comfort of electric motor-assisted cycling. The ride progresses through the countryside, including viewing the wild birds in the Alaçatı Wetland, up to Alaçatı Bay and the windsurfing schools and passing through Çark Beach.
Mersin Bay Tour
18km, 1.5 hours, 30% road / 70% off-road, price €30/person: Described as level “chill-adventurous” and a pleasant and easy route. Starts after 19:00 in the heat of July and August. Highlights include advice from the guide to improve e-bike handling skills, bird watching and a photo break at the Alaçatı Wetlands, long sea views on the dirt road starting from the Orsa side of Surf Ba and a view of Mersin Bay from a scenic point with photo break.
Çeşme Middle Distance Tour
30km, 2 hours, 60% road / 40% off-road, price €80/person: Described as an “adventurous-occasionally sporty” tour of the peninsula with the trail taking in the history, culture, and landscape from Çakabey hill to Ovacık village. Using the motor power of the e-bike to climb Çakabey hill via a dirt path, photo break under Çakabey monument, descent into Ovacik Village, visit the vineyards of Çeşme’s Şirin & Fidan vineyards and return to Alacati via the artichoke, melon and olive fields with a lunch break consisting of local delicacies in Ovacik village.
Çeşme Peninsula Tour
48km, 3 hours, 80% road / 20% off-road, price €150/person: Described as level “adventurous-occasionally sporty” taking in the Çeşme peninsula from south to north. with sea views, fields, vineyards, and historical sites. Highlights include observing the Alaçatı Wetlands estuary, overlooking the Alaçatı Bay windsurfing centres a stop at Delikli Bay, a ride through the artichoke, olive, wine grape and melon fields of Ovacık Village, dinner break in Çiftlikköy fishing town a visit to Çeşme castle museum and through the village of Ilica, alongside the sandy beaches stretch and hot springs.
Tours include e-bikes and helmets, rental bike insurance, and tour guides (English, Turkish). Bottled water, fruit juice, fruit, and lunch are provided on the more extended tours. Details as published on Bike House Alaçatı website February 2024.