In 2026, the real estate market in Türkiye’s popular coastal resort areas continues to grow. In the country’s leading summer destinations, housing prices increased by an average of 20–25% compared with last year. Bodrum remains the most expensive market, while the northern Aegean coast is gradually strengthening its position as a more affordable alternative.

According to EVA Real Estate Valuation, buyer interest remains steady across a broad coastal stretch, from the northern Aegean region through Izmir, Aydin, and Mugla to Antalya. Demand is supported by several factors: proximity to nature, the desire to live in a less crowded environment, the ability to use the property year-round, and access to social infrastructure.

💡 Demand is especially strong for villas, detached houses, and apartments in residential complexes. Since the pandemic, such properties have increasingly been seen not only as seasonal homes, but also as a full alternative to urban real estate. Buyers are looking for privacy, space, green surroundings, and the opportunity to combine leisure with remote work or long-term living.

Key market indicators:

— average price growth in popular summer locations: 20–25% year-on-year;
— Bodrum: TRY 250,000–300,000 per square metre for villas and summer homes;
— Cesme and Alacati: over TRY 200,000 per square metre;
— Cunda Island: TRY 160,000–200,000 per square metre for villas and traditional stone houses.

Bodrum retains its status as the leading premium destination on the coast. Limited land supply, strong domestic demand, developed infrastructure, and sustained interest in villas continue to keep prices at the highest level. For many buyers, Bodrum is not just a resort, but a market for capital preservation.

However, the high entry cost is gradually changing the geography of demand. Buyers are increasingly looking beyond the most expensive and established destinations, considering nearby locations with more accessible prices. Against this backdrop, interest is growing in the northern Aegean coast, including Ayvalik, the Edremit Gulf, and surrounding areas.

💼 The northern Aegean coast is becoming more visible for several reasons. More affordable properties can still be found here compared with Bodrum, Cesme, and Urla, while the region offers a natural environment, seaside infrastructure, and potential for further growth. For buyers who do not want to enter overheated premium markets, these locations are becoming a logical alternative.

At the same time, the market is gradually entering a more rational phase. After the sharp price growth seen during the pandemic period, inflated seller expectations have started to adjust. This does not mean demand is falling, but it does show that buyers are becoming more careful about price, property quality, location, and real rental potential.

Several property types remain the most resilient:

— villas and detached houses in areas with limited land supply;
— properties by the sea or within walking distance of the coast;
— homes in gated residential complexes with infrastructure;
— houses and apartments suitable for year-round living.

Limited supply in premium areas is also influencing the development of new projects. In Bodrum, Cesme, and Urla, available land is becoming increasingly scarce, so part of development activity is shifting toward Milas and Dalaman. These areas benefit from transport accessibility, proximity to popular resorts, and a lower entry budget.

For investors, the current dynamic means that Türkiye’s coastal market remains active, but is becoming more selective. The simple strategy of buying any property in a well-known resort area no longer looks universal. Specific location, construction quality, local infrastructure, and the ability to use the property not only in summer but throughout the year are becoming increasingly important.

⏱️ For buyers, this also means that the gap between locations will continue to widen. Bodrum, Cesme, and Urla retain their status as expensive and prestigious destinations, but growth potential may shift toward areas where prices are still lower and buyer interest continues to increase. This is why the northern Aegean coast is becoming one of the most notable options for those looking for a balance between price, quality of life, and future value growth.

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