Best Turkish beaches

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The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Turkey attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Mugla

Mugla

517 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Izmir

Izmir

279 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Antalya

Antalya

182 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Canakkale

Canakkale

157 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Istanbul

Istanbul

133 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Balikesir

Balıkesir

110 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Mersin

Mersin

77 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Aydin

Aydin

47 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Hatay

Hatay

43 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Kocaeli

Kocaeli

35 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Yalova

Yalova

35 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Beach volleyball
Bursa

Bursa

26 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Edirne

Edirne

24 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Sinop

Sinop

23 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Giresun

Giresun

20 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Beach volleyball
Tekirdag

Tekirdağ

20 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Adana

Adana

19 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Kastamonu

Kastamonu

19 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Bartin

Bartın

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Ordu

Ordu

18 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Beach volleyball
Zonguldak

Zonguldak

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Samsun

Samsun

14 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Kite or windsurfing
Trabzon

Trabzon

12 beaches
Cliffs • Beach volleyball • Good for Relax
Duzce

Düzce

10 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Rize

Rize

10 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Kirklareli

Kırklareli

9 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Sakarya

Sakarya

7 beaches
Wild beach • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
Artvin

Artvin

1 beach
Camping • Good for party • Good for Relax
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Turkey Best beaches

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Kalkan Beach
Kalkan Beach
Kalkan Beach
Kalkan Plaji

Kalkan Beach

Kalkan 0.5 km
Excellent
9.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
Yilgin Beach
Yilgin Beach
Yilgin Beach
Good for Relax

Yilgin Beach

Yilgin 1.2 km
Very good
8.7
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
Aydincik beach
Aydincik beach
Aydincik beach
Senior friendly

Aydincik beach

Eselek 2.2 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
5.7 Amenities index
Guzelcehisar Plaji
Guzelcehisar Plaji
Guzelcehisar Plaji
Senior friendly

Guzelcehisar Plaji

Guzelcehisar 2.6 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.4 Amenities index
Yahsi beach
Yahsi beach
Yahsi beach
Senior friendly

Yahsi beach

Yakakoy 5.5 km
Very good
8.7
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Crowded in season • Distant parking
7.3 Amenities index
Erikli beach
Erikli beach
Erikli beach
Senior friendly

Erikli beach

Erikli 2.8 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue water • Very crowded
7.8 Amenities index
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Popular types of Turkey beaches

Sand
Sand
Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 1883 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Turkey.

Most beautiful beaches of Turkey

Manos Tavsan beach
Manos Tavsan

Manos Tavsan beach
9.5
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Turgut 6.1 km
Dharma Beach Club

Dharma Beach Club
8.9
Large free area, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Turkey, Cesme 6.7 km
Akcakese Beach
Akcakese Plaji

Akcakese Beach
8.8
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Turkey, Imrenli 1.1 km
Mavi Nokta beach
Blue Point beach

Mavi Nokta beach
8.8
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Turkey, Inlice 4.5 km
Ekincik beach II

Ekincik beach II
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Turkey, Ekincik 0.2 km
Hanedan hotel beach

Hanedan hotel beach
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Foca 3.8 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Turkey

D Maris Bay II

D Maris Bay II
8.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Turgut 6.4 km
Kumlubuk

Kumlubuk
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Osmaniye 4.4 km
Club Med Palmiye beach
Club Med Palmiye

Club Med Palmiye beach
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Blue pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Turkey, Kemer 3.9 km
Anhinga Beach

Anhinga Beach
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Turkey, Bozbuk 5.4 km
Hillside beach

Hillside beach
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Karakecililer 3.7 km
Yali beach III
Yalı Plajı III

Yali beach III
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Turkey, Bodrum 4.8 km
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Sandy beaches in Turkey

Delta Hotel Beach

Delta Hotel Beach
9.5
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Dagbelen 5.8 km
Cark Beach
Cark Plaji

Cark Beach
8.7
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Karakoy 9.4 km
Altinkum beach

Altinkum beach
8.7
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Didim 2.4 km
Altunhan beach

Altunhan beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Turkey, Yaylakoy 3 km
Avsallar beach III

Avsallar beach III
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Green pure water
Turkey, Avsallar 1.6 km
Billy beach

Billy beach
8.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kayakoy 3.3 km
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Secluded beaches in Turkey

Tea Harbor beach
Tea Harbor

Tea Harbor beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Turkey, Yaka 4.1 km
Merve beach

Merve beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access
Turkey, Yayikdamlar 2.6 km
Ilhan beach

Ilhan beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Turkey, Yayikdamlar 2.6 km
Turankoy beach

Turankoy beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright sand
Turkey, Turan koy 0.8 km
Mersinaki Plaji

Mersinaki Plaji
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Turkey, Foca 7 km
Sogutluli beach II

Sogutluli beach II
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Turkey, Karabiga 5.2 km
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Remote beaches in Turkey

Yazi beach

Yazi beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray pebble
Turkey, Yazi 5.9 km
Mesudiye beach

Mesudiye beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Turkey, Mesudiye 3.9 km
Camcaz Plaji

Camcaz Plaji
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Turkey, Seferihisar 5.8 km
Maden Koyu Beach

Maden Koyu Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Black sand & pebble
Turkey, Ulupinar 5.5 km
Maden Koyu Beach II

Maden Koyu Beach II
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown pebble
Turkey, Ulupinar 5.1 km
Mesudiye beach II

Mesudiye beach II
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray pebble
Turkey, Mesudiye 3.1 km
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Beaches for families with children in Turkey

Ortakent beach

Ortakent beach
8.7
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Turkey, Bodrum 5.1 km
Kabatepe beach

Kabatepe beach
8.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kocadere 6.1 km
Kairaba beach

Kairaba beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Turkey, Derekoy 6.4 km
Inkumu Beach
Inkumu Plaji

Inkumu Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Guzelcehisar 1.4 km
Bolayir beach

Bolayir beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Bolayir 3.4 km
Ayvan beach II
Ayvan Plajı II

Ayvan beach II
8.6
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Turkey, Derekoy 4.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Turkey, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 1440.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Turkey is less than 500 meters. 1580 beaches are relatively easy to access, 86 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 212 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Turkey however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Turkey's beaches

Boyalik Plaji
10 Your neighborhood navigator

That beautiful beach is truly a hidden treasure, considered the finest in the area. However, it tends to have some waves and a strong breeze.

Oludeniz beach
2 Z X

This beach is meant to be a protected nature area, but it is completely overrun with garbage left behind by countless tourists. The beaches, the surrounding environment, and the water are all polluted, evident from the visible oil and fuel residue left by the numerous tourist boats. Additionally, the prices at the shops, bars, and cafés are unreasonably high considering the quality they offer. Shade is scarce, and the majority of people here are either rowdy tourists or families with noisy children. We have no intention of returning. A much more enjoyable way to appreciate this once beautiful beach is by taking a paragliding flight and admiring it from above.

Rhosus beach II
10 Kilian Tonic

This beach is incredible, located just steps away from the water and boasting golden sand.

Hisaronu beach
10 Zara Kell

This beach is a tranquil spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the crowds. The water is crystal clear and inviting.

Gunesli Beach
4 Nolan Renk

The showers are not functional, which is completely unacceptable. Getting to the ocean without getting injured is quite difficult due to numerous slippery stones in the shallow areas. Additionally, the floating pier needs proper maintenance and repairs in order to provide a safe pathway. In general, it was an unpleasant experience, except for the cafe.

The Beach of Momo
10 Nora Lee

Undoubtedly, Momo Beachclub stands out as the finest in the area! After exploring numerous other options, I can confidently say that Momo offers the utmost quality and excellence.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 414 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Turkey? In total there are 1883 beaches and the most popular is Delta Hotel Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Turkey

Florya Gunes beach

Florya Gunes beach
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Green pure water
Turkey, Kucukcekmece 3.3 km
Kleopatra Beach
Kleopatra beach

Kleopatra Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Alanya 2.6 km
The Beach of Momo

The Beach of Momo
7.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Cesme 4.5 km
West Istanbul Marina

West Istanbul Marina
5.8
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Turkey, Adakent 3.7 km
Kalkan Beach
Kalkan Plaji

Kalkan Beach
9.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kalkan 0.5 km
Ilica Plaji

Ilica Plaji
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Cesme 6.5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Turkey?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Turkey, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 1883 beaches in total, of which about 173 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Turkey:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Turkey?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Turkey, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Turkey?

Most of the beaches located in Turkey are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Turkey by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Turkey:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Turkey?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Turkey?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Turkey by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Turkey are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Turkey according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Turkey?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Turkey?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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