Delikli Koy, Cesme
The verdict
- Best for: Snorkellers, swimmers and nature seekers who want a wild secluded cove with clear calm water, and who are happy to bring their own day with no facilities.
- Best spot: The clear shallow water off the white rocks for snorkelling, with the small sandy patches for a base, away from the cornered rocks where sea urchins hide.
- Know this: Delikli Koy is wild and secluded with no toilets, showers or sunbeds and only a mobile drinks van, so bring everything. Sea urchins lurk near the rocks.
Published 19 April 2026. Last reviewed 21 May 2026
Delikli Koy is the wild card of Cesme, a secluded cove off the beaten track near Alacati where white rock formations, some pierced with the holes that give the bay its name, frame crystal clear shallow water. For snorkellers and anyone who prefers nature to a scene, it is one of the most beautiful spots on the peninsula, with calm clear water you can swim a long way into and still touch the sandy bottom.
On value it is the cheapest serious beach day in Cesme, with a real condition attached. There are no clubs, no entrance fee and almost nothing to pay for beyond whatever a mobile drinks van is selling, so a self sufficient day here costs next to nothing. The condition is that you must bring everything, because there are no toilets, no showers and no sunbeds or umbrellas to hire, just the rocks, the water and a few bins. Pack water, shade, food and snorkel gear and you have a stunning day for free.
The honest cautions are real and worth respecting. Sea urchins shelter near the cornered rocks, so water shoes and care matter, and the cove is small, which means its beauty draws a crowd that the limited space and parking cannot easily absorb on a peak summer day. Come early, come prepared, and tread lightly on a fragile natural spot. If you want comforts, sunbeds and easy access instead, the developed bays at Ilica or Boyalik are the gentler choice.
Clubs on this beach
Delikli Koy is a wild free cove with no beach clubs at all, only a mobile drinks van at times. We describe it honestly and route any wider Cesme enquiries through our directory, never inventing facilities or amenities.
Delikli Koy wild cove, no clubs
Delikli Koy has no beach clubs, no loungers to hire and no entrance fee, just rocks, clear water and at most a mobile drinks van. Verdict: the cheapest and wildest day in Cesme if you bring everything yourself, and the wrong choice if you want service or comforts, which the developed bays provide instead.
Delikli Koy lies about ten kilometres from Alacati on the southern reaches of the peninsula, reached by car along a quieter road, with informal parking near the cove that fills fast on a busy summer day. The secluded setting is the appeal and the catch, since it takes a little more effort to reach than the town beaches and there is no public transport to rely on. It is roughly an hour from Izmir Adnan Menderes airport by the fast road and the final approach.
This is a bring everything beach, so pack water, shade, food, water shoes and snorkel gear before you set off, because there is nothing to buy beyond a drinks van at best. The water is calm and clearest in the morning, the rocks demand care and water shoes, sea urchins shelter near the stones, and treading lightly keeps this fragile natural cove as lovely as you found it.
Reserve a day at Delikli Koy
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Common questions
Is Delikli Koy good for snorkelling?
Yes, it is one of the best snorkelling spots near Cesme. The water is crystal clear, calm and shallow, and the white rock formations and natural pools give plenty to explore. Bring your own gear, wear water shoes for the rocks, and take care near the cornered stones where sea urchins shelter.
Does Delikli Koy have facilities?
Very few. There are no toilets, no showers and no sunbeds or umbrellas to hire, just bins and sometimes a small mobile drinks van. This is a wild cove, so you must bring water, shade, food and any gear you need, which is also why a day here costs almost nothing.
Is Delikli Koy free?
Yes. Delikli Koy is a free wild cove with no clubs and no entrance fee, so the only spending is whatever a mobile drinks van happens to sell. That makes it the cheapest serious beach day in Cesme, on the condition that you bring everything yourself, with any van prices to be confirmed.
Is Delikli Koy suitable for young children?
With care. The water is shallow and calm, which is gentle, but it is a rocky cove with no lifeguard, no facilities and sea urchins near the stones, so it suits prepared families more than those wanting easy comforts. Wear water shoes, supervise children closely, and for an easier day the sandy bays at Ilica or Boyalik are gentler.
How do you get to Delikli Koy from Cesme or Alacati?
Delikli Koy is about ten kilometres from Alacati on the southern part of the peninsula, reached by car along a quieter road with informal parking that fills fast in summer. There is no public transport to rely on, and it is roughly an hour from Izmir airport by the fast road.
