The most famous beaches in Türkiye
Turkey is bordered by the sea on three sides and boasts beautiful coastal cities due to its proximity to the Black, Mediterranean, and Aegean Seas, as well as the Sea of Marmara. In recent years, the coastal cities of this country have attracted the attention of many foreign and domestic tourists. As a result, one of Turkey’s major sources of income is the tourism industry.
With the expansion of the tourism industry and Turkey’s progress in this field, along with the increase in comfort and entertainment facilities available in its tourist cities, especially coastal ones, Turkey has become one of the world’s top tourist destinations.
Turkey is a focus for many tourists, especially during the warmer seasons when the number of visitors increases. Cities near the sea are particularly popular among travelers due to their beaches, water sports, entertainment options, suitable places for swimming, and stylish hotels with hot water pools. Some of these cities include Antalya, Alanya, Bodrum, İzmir, Karadeniz, Alaçatı, Fethiye, Marmaris, Muğla, Side, Kuşadası, Aydın, Kemer, and Kaş. Here we introduce some of the most famous beaches in Turkey: Bodrum Beach, Alanya Beach, Kalkan Beach, Patara Beach, Side Beach, Antalya Beach, and Ölüdeniz Beach.
Bodrum is one of the 13 districts in Muğla Province, located near the Aegean Sea. This city attracts many tourists from both Turkey and abroad with its clear coastal waters, stone houses, beach bazaars, and more. Bodrum is one of the most famous tourist cities in Turkey. It is also suitable for travel and sightseeing during seasons other than summer and spring due to its balanced climate. Bodrum has a population of approximately 15,000 people, but this number increases to two and a half million during the warmer seasons.
The best beaches in Bodrum
- Akyarlar sahili
- Türk bükü
- Gümüşlük sahili
- Karagicak koyu
- Kara incir plaj
- Mazi koyu
- Torba koyu
- Kumbaçe sahili
- Yalı ve geren koyu
- Peksimet koyu
- Kum bahçe
- Xuma beach
- Sarnic beach
- X beach
- Maça kızı
- Flamm beach
- Bianca beach
- The sands beach
- Tay beach
Antalya coast
In the months of May and October, Antalya experiences the highest population. Antalya’s beaches are famous for their facilities and beauty. If you are not fond of crowded places, we suggest visiting this city either at the beginning or the end of the summer season. This way, you can avoid the intense heat of Antalya, which can be uncomfortable, and also enjoy a quieter atmosphere when the city becomes less crowded. During this time, you can also find hotels at reasonable prices.
In this section, we will introduce you to the best and most famous beaches of Antalya, as well as the ones most preferred by tourists.
Antalya’s famous beaches
- Mermerli plaj
- Örnek köy plaj
- Incir alti halk plaj
- Konya alti halk plaj
- Lara halk plaj
- Kumluca sahili
- Adrasan koyu sahili
- Papaz koyu sahili
- Karsan koyu sahili
- Kleopatra plaj
- Damla taş plaj
- Ince kum plaj
- Kaş sahili
- Kemer sahili
- Kırış koyu sahili
- Alacasu cennet koyu sahili
- Maden köyü manavgat sahilleri
- Demre sahilleri
Oludeniz beaches
Ölüdeniz beaches are among the best tourist beaches in Turkey. This area is considered one of the most famous beaches in the country, with its beach hotels located right on the shoreline. Ölüdeniz is well-known among those interested in beach activities, thanks to its stylish beaches and luxury beach restaurants. The presence of water games and sports on these beaches adds to the area’s appeal.
Oludeniz beaches and beaches
- Katrancı koyu
- Hisarönü kasabası sahili
- Kıdrak koyu sahili
- Kumburnu sahili
- Kelebekler vadisi sahili
- Kıdrak koyu
- Çalış plaj
- Günlüklü koyu
Side beach
One of the best tourist cities in Antalya is Side. This city has a unique charm with its historical context, attracting a large number of foreign tourists in addition to domestic ones. Besides its beautiful beach and historical context, Side has a balanced climate. The city is also famous for its historical and beautiful five-star restaurants. Like other cities in Anatolia, Side is open like a museum. In most parts of the city, traces of the Byzantine and ancient Roman periods can be seen. If you are interested in historical monuments, we recommend this city to you. In addition to enjoying the beauty of the beach and the sea, you can also visit the historical monuments of this city.
In addition to the big and famous beach of Side, which is very popular among tourists, we will introduce the best and most famous beaches of Side in this section.
- Side halk plaj
- Çolaklı halk plaj
- Kumköy plaj
- Dolphin beach
- Seaside beach lounge
Kalkan beach
Kalkan, located in the Kaş district of Antalya, is one of the most famous beaches in Turkey and one of the beautiful areas around the Mediterranean Sea. With its beaches near the city, beautiful coastline, sun, and sandy shores, Kalkan has attracted the attention of many tourists. In this section, we will introduce you to the most famous beaches of Kalkan.
- Kalkan hall plaj
- Patara beach
- Akça germe plaj
- Yalı bead plaj
- Gerenlik plaj
Alanya Beach
Another famous and beautiful city along the Mediterranean Sea is Alanya. With its large beach and clean, beautiful water, this city hosts thousands of domestic and foreign tourists every year. The five-star hotels around the beach, entertainment venues, and beach restaurants have captured the attention of travelers.
We introduce the most famous beaches of Alanya to you.
- Ulaş plaj
- Kleopatra plaj
- Damlataş plaj
- Incekum plaj
- Doğu plaj
- Keykubat plaj
Patara Beach
Patara is not only one of the famous beaches in Turkey but also one of the most renowned beaches in the world. Spanning an area of 18 km, it is one of the largest beaches globally. This beach is located 15 km from Kalkan and 376 km from Antalya. The sand dunes on this beach create a magnificent beauty, and the view from the top of these dunes is enchanting. In addition to its natural beauty, Patara Beach also features an open-air historical museum. Approximately one and a half kilometers from the beach, there is a historical monument from the Byzantine period, considered to be the remains of a historical city from that time.
There are also stylish restaurants on this beach offering a variety of high-quality foods. In these restaurants, you can enjoy various famous Turkish dishes as well as popular dishes from around the world.
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