Çeşme markets, located in and around Çeşme, offer a vibrant and colourful shopping experience that reflects the charm of this popular Aegean destination. The highlight of Çeşme markets is the fresh, local produce. Stalls brim with seasonal fruits and vegetables, olives, herbs, and spices, often grown by local farmers. The fresh olives and olive oil are particularly popular due to the region’s olive-growing tradition. The markets, especially the Saturday market in Alaçatı, are known for their handmade items, including textiles, ceramics, jewellery, and leather goods. Many products reflect traditional Turkish craftsmanship, making it an excellent place to find unique souvenirs or gifts.
Schedule for market days around Çeşme
| Monday | Ildırı |
| Tuesday | Dalyan |
| Wednesday | Çeşme + Reisdere |
| Thursday | Ilıca |
| Friday | Ciftlik + Ovacik |
| Saturday | Alaçatı |
| Sunday | Çeşme |
The Saturday market in Alaçatı is by far the largest in the region. It is approximately ten times bigger by area and number of stalls than the primary Çeşme market on Sunday.
Çeşme Market (Sunday)
İsmet İnönü, 2069. Sk. No:22, 35930 Çeşme/İzmir
The Sunday Çeşme market is located in the car park area between 2069 Sokak and 2074 Sokak, behind the football stadium (Çeşme İlçe Stadı). The market is mostly fruit, vegetables and herbs, but it also has stalls that sell cheeses, olives, chicken, spices, preserves, jams & honey, shoes, clothing and fabric, kitchenware, hardware, and plants. There is also a smaller Wednesday Çeşme market, which is located mainly along 3001 Sokak.
Alaçatı Market (Saturday)
Yeni Mecidiye Mahallesi, 3020. Sk., 35930 Alaçatı Belediyesi/Çeşme/İzmir
The Saturday Alaçatı market covers a vast area in the southwest part of the town from İnönü Cd. (Alaçatı Dolmuş Garage and the Tenis Club). Up 2060 Sokak and 3000 Sokak to 3010 Sokak, approximately 750 metres. The clothing and fabrics section is closer to İnönü Cd., while the fruit and vegetable areas are closer to 3010 Sokak, though the stalls are mixed in places.
The market offers much more choice than the Çeşme market, and stalls that are in Alaçatı and not in Çeşme include fresh fish, flowers, arts and crafts, jewellery, sunglasses, perfume & make-up, and antiques.
