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Menekse bayanlar Plaji
Menekse bayanlar Plajı
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Menekse bayanlar Plaji is located on the Black Sea and it is in the 67th place out of 133 beaches in the Istanbul region 23.9 km away from its center, the city of Istanbul. It is one of the beaches of Garipce settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Menekse bayanlar Plaji 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, 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.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Altinkum Plaji, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Menekse bayanlar Plaji is located in Istanbul within Garipce, 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 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
"Altinkum beach is a beautiful and pristine place, with excellent stalls offering local products and clothing, and so on. It is less crowded and more peaceful in the evening, making it the ideal time to visit if you wish to avoid the crowds. Additionally, during the day, there are fantastic boat trips available that are definitely worth experiencing!"
Sullivan
"The beach is absolutely delightful. There's a cozy little Café/Bistro with delicious food and tea, and the views of the Bosphorus and the entrance to the Black Sea are simply stunning."
Stevan Rivers
User reviews
"Altinkum beach is a beautiful and pristine place, with excellent stalls offering local products and clothing, and so on. It is less crowded and more peaceful in the evening, making it the ideal time to visit if you wish to avoid the crowds. Additionally, during the day, there are fantastic boat trips available that are definitely worth experiencing!"
Sullivan
"The beach is absolutely delightful. There's a cozy little Café/Bistro with delicious food and tea, and the views of the Bosphorus and the entrance to the Black Sea are simply stunning."
Stevan Rivers
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Demircikoy 1.9 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Lantern Light Cafe• 3.5km
- Giritli Çiftliği• 3.6km
- MENEKŞE BAHÇESİ• 3.7km
- Salas Barınak Balık• 4km
Attractions
- Rumelian Lighthouse• 4km
- Rumeli Feneri Topçu...• 4.3km
- Marmaracik National...• 4.8km
- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Na...• 4.9km
Transport
- IST• 34.2km
- Uskumruköy Yolu• 5.4km
- TCDD• 22.7km
Localities
- Garipce• 2km
- Istanbul• 23.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Menekse bayanlar Plaji?
The Menekse bayanlar Plaji is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Menekse bayanlar Plaji?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Menekse bayanlar Plaji has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Menekse bayanlar Plaji good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Menekse bayanlar Plaji 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. So the overall recommendation of the Menekse bayanlar Plaji for swimming is positive.
Is the Menekse bayanlar Plaji 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. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Menekse bayanlar Plaji secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Menekse bayanlar Plaji 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.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Menekse bayanlar Plaji?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Menekse bayanlar Plaji.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Lantern Light Cafe is the closest place located 3500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Menekse bayanlar Plaji?
There are 205 places to stay in the Menekse bayanlar Plaji area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Menekse bayanlar Plaji include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Menekse bayanlar Plaji from parking?
The Menekse bayanlar Plaji 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 Menekse bayanlar Plaji?
There are 4 attractions near Menekse bayanlar Plaji that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rumelian Lighthouse located in 4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Menekse bayanlar Plaji?
The month with the highest temperature in Menekse bayanlar Plaji 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?
Menekse bayanlar Plaji (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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