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Korsan Koyu

Beach camping

6.7

/ 10 Good

#107 out of 133
in Istanbul

About

Korsan Koyu is located on the Black Sea and it is in the 107th place out of 133 beaches in the Istanbul region 91 km away from its center, the city of Istanbul. It is one of the beaches of Cilingoz settlement, just 6.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Korsan Koyu 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.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Camlikoy Nature Park, which has a rating of 7.6.

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Historical

+19 ^oC +12 ^oC

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+13 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Cilingoz, Istanbul,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

4.5/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Korsan Koyu (Istanbul) is located outside the Cilingoz settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"One of Istanbul's hidden gems lies in the northwest corner, a secluded beach that remains largely unknown to most tourists. Access to this paradise was once blocked by a landslide that closed off the surrounding forest, but with a bit of research on Google Maps, the trail entrance can be found. A half-hour walk from the car will lead you to the bay, where camping is allowed,..."

Nivara Tareen

"A couple embarked on a camping trip four days ago and encountered a bit of deception while passing through Çilingoz Nature Park on their way to the beach. Despite being told the road was closed, they advise others to not believe the officials and to continue on as the road is indeed open with just a bit of rough terrain. After parking, a 40-minute walk through the forest is ..."

Sahin Ali Yilmaz.

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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
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
size&shape

Natural features

Cover and water

swimming details
cover
- Rocks cover
- Sea bottom - Rocks
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Wild campers
- Hiking adventurers

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Igneada beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

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Kiyikoy, Turkey

Camlikoy Nature Park

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Kiyikoy 7.4 km

Cilingoz, Turkey

Cilingoz beach

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Cilingoz 0.1 km

Kiyikoy, Turkey

Kiyikoy beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Kiyikoy 0.6 km

Yalikoy, Turkey

Yalikoy beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Yalikoy 1 km

Karacakoy, Turkey

Evcik Plaji

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Karacakoy 5.3 km

Kislacik, Turkey

Panayir beach

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Deserted

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Ormanli Plaji

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

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Igneada beach II

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

Igneada 1 km

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

TEQ• 52.8km
Sur Caddesi• 50.1km
CERKEZKOY• 35.4km

Localities

Cilingoz• 6.5km
Istanbul• 91km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Korsan Koyu?

The Korsan Koyu is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Korsan Koyu?

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

Is the Korsan Koyu good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Korsan Koyu is fully protected from waves.

Is the Korsan Koyu 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Korsan Koyu secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Korsan Koyu?

Korsan Koyu can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers
Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Korsan Koyu?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Korsan Koyu.

How far is the Korsan Koyu from parking?

The Korsan Koyu has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a long descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Korsan Koyu?

The month with the highest temperature in Korsan Koyu is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Korsan Koyu (Istanbul) 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Korsan Koyu (Istanbul) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Korsan Koyu for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.