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Set on a secluded road fronting one of the many pretty bays of Türkiye’s Çesme peninsula, the microcosm of a resort that is GAIA By The Sea seems far removed from the appealing town of Alaçati, which in actuality is just a few kilometres from this exceptional jewel of accommodation and hospitality. This beachfront property in the GAIA portfolio of hotels makes the most of its idyllic location, offering guests a private world of comfort, style, and charm.

Guests occupying the King Suites, the resort’s most coveted accommodation, make good use of the private patios and plunge pools, the latter fed by natural mineral springs, providing a soothing place for heavenly relaxation while enjoying views over the bay. The views are also visible from within the atmospheric rooms, decorated in casual-chic beach glamour. High-end toiletries from Turkish company Atelier Rebul bring another level of rejuvenation, making skin feel refreshed after a day out in the beautiful surroundings or a simple swim in the sea, accessible from GAIA By The Sea’s wood deck, where food and drinks can be ordered. The deck is a popular place for outdoor exercise during the day and tasty libations in the evening. Thanks to the resort’s small size, GAIA By The Sea is popular with groups taking a partial or full buyout. A recent example was a group of yoga practitioners visiting for a private retreat, who used the covered pavilion and waterfront deck for outdoor classes. Special events are indeed special here; the next one, called Heal, Dance & Love, takes place on Valentine’s Day weekend. What a superb location for a romantic getaway.

: A big love welcome to Gaia By The Sea.

: A private plunge pool at Gaia By The Sea.

Anyone who has visited Türkiye already knows that Turkish cuisine is among the best in the world. A day at GAIA By The Sea begins with a huge, healthy breakfast with an array of breads, fruit, cheeses, spreads, and drinks to wake the tastebuds with flavourful pleasure. In season, Gaia’s kitchen team prepares delicious food redolent of the exquisite balance of flavours that is a hallmark of Turkish cuisine. Although the on-site restaurant does not operate outside the peak season, food can be ordered for delivery and enjoyed in the room or in the lobby lounge and bar area, where a team of smiling servers can’t do enough to ensure guest happiness. The bar, well stocked with Turkish and international drinks, is always open for liquid refreshment.

Gaia By The Sea King Suite guestroom

The town of Alaçati is one of Türkiye’s most exclusive hideaways for the elite residents of Istanbul and nearby Izmir, whose airport is easily reached by private car arranged by the hotel. While famous beach destinations such as Bodrum and Marmaris, further south along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, have been discovered (and overwhelmed?) by international travellers, Alaçati remains an organic alternative for those in the know to enjoy a more relaxed holiday pace where the village atmosphere encourages stress to disappear from mind and body. GAIA By The Sea takes that hideaway concept one step further in its stellar position, as its name says, by the sea.

: An aerial aerobics session at Gaia By The Sea.

: Another delicious Turkish breakfast at Gaia By The Sea.

The beautiful region of Türkiye’s Aegean coast is easily reached by Pegasus Airlines, whose expanding network of convenient flights brings passengers from Europe and the Gulf region directly to Izmir’s Adnan Menderes Airport, with nonstop service from many cities. The growing number of nonstop services to destinations such as Izmir sees Pegasus increasingly chosen as the airline of choice for reaching Türkiye beyond Istanbul, giving travellers more time to enjoy their destinations.