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Heybeliada
Heybeliada Beach
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Heybeliada Beach is located on the Sea of Marmara (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 8th place out of 133 beaches in the Istanbul region 19 km away from its center, the city of Istanbul. It is one of the beaches of Prince Islands settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and concrete cover, so it is recommended to wear 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Heybeliada Beach is fully occupied by beach clubs with restricted entrance. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
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.
30 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Asaf Aile Plaji, which has a rating of 8.5.
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Heybeliada Beach is located in Istanbul within Prince Islands, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Heybeliada, 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
"The beach is lovely. We paid 150 TL per person (not sure why someone complained about this) and took the boat from the easily visible port. It wasn't crowded on weekdays, which was great. The water was clean."
Lorin Zadok
User reviews
"The beach is lovely. We paid 150 TL per person (not sure why someone complained about this) and took the boat from the easily visible port. It wasn't crowded on weekdays, which was great. The water was clean."
Lorin Zadok
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It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on Heybeliada Beach you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own.
In most cases, the question What to do on Heybeliada Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Başak Et Ve Balık Re...• 12 min walk
- Perili Köşk Restaura...• 12 min walk
- Gencay Cafe• 13 min walk
- Mavi Restaurant• 13 min walk
Attractions
- Nirvana beach clup C...• 4 min walk
- Aya Yorgi Cliff Mona...• 5 min walk
- Nirvana beach clup C...• 10 min walk
- Demokrasi ve Özgürlü...• 10 min walk
Transport
- SAW• 18.2km
- Aydıntepe İstasyonu• 16.7km
- Maltepe Sayding• 6.5km
Localities
- Prince Islands• 2.9km
- Istanbul• 19km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Heybeliada Beach?
The Heybeliada Beach is concrete. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Heybeliada Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Heybeliada Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Heybeliada Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Heybeliada Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Heybeliada Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Heybeliada Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. The cover is concrete and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Heybeliada Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Heybeliada Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Heybeliada Beach?
The bar is located right on the Heybeliada Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Başak Et Ve Balık Restaurant is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Heybeliada Beach?
There are 477 places to stay in the Heybeliada Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Heybeliada Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Heybeliada Beach from parking?
The Heybeliada 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 Heybeliada Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Heybeliada Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Nirvana beach clup Cafe located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Heybeliada Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Heybeliada Beach is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 10°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Heybeliada Beach (Istanbul) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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