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Yelken beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Yelken beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Yelken beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.big mamma's is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Yelken beach?

There are 22 places to stay in the Yelken beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Yelken beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=477030&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Anemon Iskenderun Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2019411&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Emin Otel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1417464&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bayazıt Hotel</a></li></ul>

5.8

/ 10 Pleasant

#21 out of 43
in Hatay

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About

Yelken beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 21th place out of 43 beaches in the Hatay region 41.7 km away from its center, the city of Antakya. It is one of the beaches of Iskenderun settlement, just 2.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a straight coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Yelken beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Micana Rhosus beach, which has a rating of 6.8.

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Historical

+21 ^oC +19 ^oC

Air temperature

7.2 M/S

Wind

+21 ^oC

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Iskenderun, Hatay,

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Cover

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4.9/10

Cleanliness

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6/10

Amenities

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Yelken beach is located in Hatay within Iskenderun, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"Perver, a former officer who manages the Military Casino, is a well-rounded individual who is very friendly and attentive to details. He has a strong food culture that values taste and cleanliness. The military staff are caring, welcoming, and friendly. The balcony terrace overlooking the sea provides a beautiful view at sunset, making it a pleasant place to relax."

Blaze Steel

"This beach is a peaceful and spacious spot perfect for a relaxing picnic by the sea. Your kids will have plenty to keep them entertained."

Zephyr Kael

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Blaze Steel

"This beach is a peaceful and spacious spot perfect for a relaxing picnic by the sea. Your kids will have plenty to keep them entertained."

Zephyr Kael

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7 accomodations nearby

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2.6km from the beach

8.8

Excellent

La Perla Boutique Hotel

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Kisla

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200m from center

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2.7km from the beach

7.7

Very good

Emin Otel

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Kisla

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940m from center

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2.7km from the beach

7.3

Good

Grand Akcalı Otel

Hotel

Kisla

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150m from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.1

Very good

Altındisler Otel

Hotel

Kisla

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240m from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Bayazıt Hotel

Hotel

Kisla

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670m from center

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3.4km from the beach

Excellent

Aykut Palace Otel

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Kisla

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830m from center

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4.7km from the beach

7.8

Very good

Anemon Iskenderun Hotel

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Kisla

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5.5km from center

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Beach features

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - middle, about 200 meters
- Width - narrow

Access

Cover and water

cover
- Bright sand
- Sea bottom - Sand
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- Boats near the beach - very few
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Turqoise blue

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

big mamma's• 3 min walk
Kral Bici Bici• 5 min walk
Asmalı Bahçe Kahvalt...• 5 min walk
Cihangir Kebap İsken...• 7 min walk

Attractions

İskenderun Kalesi (C...• 27 min walk
Ancient Alexandria (...• 2.8km
İskenderun Monument...• 2.9km
ATATÜRK ANITI• 2.9km

Transport

UAB• 78.8km
Kırıkhan Şehirler Ar...• 22.9km
İskenderun• 3.6km

Localities

Iskenderun• 2.7km
Antakya• 41.7km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Yelken beach?

The coastline of Yelken beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Yelken beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Yelken beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Yelken beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Yelken beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Yelken beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Yelken beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Yelken beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Yelken beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.big mamma's is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Yelken beach?

There are 22 places to stay in the Yelken beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Yelken beach include:

How far is the Yelken beach from parking?

The Yelken beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Yelken beach?

There are 4 attractions near Yelken beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are İskenderun Kalesi (Citadel) located in 2.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Yelken beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Yelken beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Yelken beach (Hatay) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Yelken beach (Hatay) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.