On the way to Alacati.....
A Turkish town populated mostly by retirees and known for its prime windsurfing conditions , was without employment opportunities for its young, headed for desertion and disrepair five yars ago .But this spot on the Aegean has recently seen a revival as children from Turkey's big cities who vacationed here in the 1980's grew up and returned to stay.
Hanging out by the pool....
Coined the new Bodrum for its resemblance to the beachside city that has attracted foreign tourists for decades, Alacati has been attracting Turkey's intellectuals and artists to the Cesme peninsula for years.
And now a new set of stylish city dwellers is setting up businesses in the town center. They have converted crumbling stone houses into home decoration shops, boutique hotels, art galleries and restaurants with courtyards. 
Hedges of lavender and potted plants now line cobled streets along with attractive outdoor furniture inviting passers-by to take in the sights.
Although below the radar, Alacati, with fewer than 10,000 residents, is no secret to wind and kite surfers mainly because of its ideal sea and wind conditions, and also because it's been on the Professional Windsurfers Association World Tour for the last seven years. In the late 1970's , the area became home to a popular windsurfing school, which in turn drew a wealthy "arty" crowd from Turkey's urban areas who have ambition and funds to give Alacati a whole new "raison d'etre".
Going to the beach.....
Eating mussels on the beach....
Eating out at the local restaurants, and shopping on the streets....
Eating out at the local restaurants, and shopping on the streets....
Arriving home.....
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