The best sandy beaches of Turkey make rest in this country comfortable and pleasant for any person. Today, a vacation in Turkey is not only fashionable, but also profitable, the cost of rest here is quite acceptable. At the same time, the hotels have excellent service and good conditions for recreation.
Attract tourists and well-equipped sandy beaches. Clean, fine sand provides the highest comfort for both adults and children. Many beaches belong to hotels and are private, but some are available for tourists from any corner of the country on a paid basis. It is always pleasant to relax here, since all equipped beaches have the necessary equipment – sun loungers and umbrellas, bars and much more. Some have basketball courts and water sports equipment can be rented.
Oludeniz Beach (Fethiye)
Oludeniz Bay is located near Fethiye,15 km from the city. This is a very picturesque place that tourists love, as the bay itself is located in a lagoon and is fenced from the sea by a sand spit. Until recently, the beach of Oludeniz (Fethiye) was considered the best place for independent travelers, but now there are many hotels lined up on the coast, which divided the beach.
Oludeniz is a national park of Turkey,with stunning turquoise waters, emerald pines and soft sand. Today there are 3 beaches in this bay – Laguna, Patara and Kidrak. The lagoon is ideal for beginners mastering water sports, as well as for recreation with children – it is quite shallow. Patara is one of the best beaches in the world, so it is worth a visit, and Kidrak is the quietest and most secluded place.
You can get to Oludeniz from Fethiye, in summer tourists are regularly carried by dolmushi, and in winter – minibuses with an interval of 30-40 minutes.
“Very beautiful nature, but the arrangement of Laguna beach leaves much to be desired. A lot of people, all on each other’s heads, catamarans in terrible condition, ladders hanging in the air. You can go once, for the sake of the view, but there is nothing more to do there. “
Lara Beach (Antalya)
Lara Beach is located near Antalya, it is one of the most prestigious beaches in the region. The length of the beach is 12 km east of the Lower Duden waterfall. The place has been recognized as an international beach of the highest level, as evidenced by the blue flag located on the coast. Lara is a city beach, so the entrance for tourists to it is free.
It is clean, there are bars and shops of soft drinks, for a fee you can take sun loungers and umbrellas for rent. There are also catamaran rentals, showers, changing rooms and a toilet. City buses from Antalya run to the beach all year round.
“Beautiful place, on the sandy beach it is good to relax with the kids. Around expensive hotels, so very clean and well-groomed area, overlooking the Olympos Mountains. Of course, there are a lot of people, but there is also enough space.”
Cleopatra Beach (Alanya)
This beach was donated by Mark Antony to Queen Cleopatra, the softest and purest sand from Egyptwas specially brought here. To this day, Cleopatra Beach (Alanya) is called royal.
The length of the beach is 2 km, everywhere fine, golden sand. There is a gentle entrance to the sea, and the sea itself near the shore is quite shallow, which makes the rest ideal for children. The water in this area is very warm and clean, the bottom is sandy.
It is an ideal place for tourists who prefer a calm and safe holiday, as well as those who are trying to master water sports.
Entrance to the beach is free, this place is open to tourists and citizens, around many hotels, whose guests also visit Cleopatra Beach. For a fee, you can take a sun lounger or umbrella, there is a bar and points of sale of drinks and snacks nearby. There are also changing cabins, a shower and a paid toilet.
Beach address: Kızlar Pınarı, Atatürk Blv. 194/A, 07400 Alanya/Antalya.
“Nice beach, very clean, warm water and developed infrastructure. The disadvantages I can include only expensive travel (apparently, compensate for free walking entrance) and a paid toilet. But the place is suitable for rest.”
Patara Beach (Fethiye)
Patara Beach (Fethiye) is one of the best beaches in the world. This title was awarded to him by an international commission during the evaluation. It is huge – the length of the sandy beach is 18 km. There are tidal waves, so calm on the sea is not always, which is a big plus for surfers. Patara beach is called the classic, the best beach for recreation. It is located in the southwestern part of Turkey with an optimal climate. Near this place, a 10-minute walk, there are ancient basilicas and ruins of ancient castles. According to legend, right in the harbor of Lyquia, near Patara, Apollo was born.
The main advantage of this place is that any construction is prohibited in the Patara area, nature is preserved here. On the coast there are only small, cozy restaurants and old private houses built many years ago. You can get there from the fethiye bus station, in the direction of Kalkan and Kash. The bus takes you to the highway stop, from where the road leads to the beach. The length of the road is 5 km, but taxi drivers are always on duty here.
“Gorgeous place, very nice, clean, and very few people. It’s probably not always like that, but we’re lucky. The water is warm, the nature is luxurious, although it is far to get there, we were very satisfied. “
Kaputaş Beach (Kalkan)
Kaputaş Beach (Kalkan) is considered one of the best in Turkey, it is located between the towns of Kas and Kalkan. The beach itself is located in a bay between two rocks, this place is protected by the state, as it was recognized as a reserve.
This is a “wild” beach, there are no sunbeds, umbrellas, cabins, restaurants and other benefits of civilization. The beach is deserted and clean, as it is located away from the cities – the nearest city is located 5 km away, this is the city of Kalkan. The government prohibits any construction on the beach, as well as any changes in its appearance. You can get there by rented bus or car, also, from the bus station of the city of Fethiye there are regular buses to Kash. The bus will pass the city of Kalkan and then make a stop on the highway near Kaputas Beach.
“Superb beach, left a lot of impressions. Being there, you forget that life is boiling around – time seems to stop. Great place, especially for a romantic getaway. There are few people – this is also a huge plus.”
Iztuzu Beach (Dalyan)
Iztuzu Beach (Dalyan) is a rare natural place in the Mediterranean Sea. This is a long, 4.5 km long sand arc that runs from the pine to the river delta. On all these 4, 5 km there is not a single shop, hotel or house, moreover, there are no buildings even in sight.
This is a picturesque place where the pristle nature has been preserved. The beach is a nature reserve and is often called Turtle, as many Caretta Caretta turtles live here. In the vastness you can find the blue crab, a very rare creature.
You can swim on the beach only in specially designated places, there are not many of them. The beach serves as a nature reserve rather than a place to relax. Previously, there was an old port and salt mining was carried out.
It is better to visit Iztuza together with a guide – he will tell about the unusual history of this place. You can go on a trip on a yacht, from the pier Dalyan. The duration of the trip is 40 minutes. You can also take a minibus from the post office.
“The impression was ambivalent, a lot of people and the beach is pretty dirty. Of course, there can be no turtles in such a crowd. Another disadvantage is unreasonably high prices in shops and cafes. But I liked the unusual nature and the very arrangement of the beach, if it was cleaned more often, it would be great. “
Olympos Beach (Kemer)
Olympos beach (Kemer) is included in the world list of the cleanest places to relax. The length of the beach is 4 km, it is covered mainly with pebbles and sand. Thanks to this coating, the water on the beach is very clean and transparent.
There is a beautiful air here – it feels the aroma of pine and the sea, so this air is healing. It is very quiet, few people, despite the large number of hotels around. A great place for everyone who is tired of the bustle of the city and plans to relax away from civilization. Around there are no expensive hotels and fashionable restaurants. The beach is free, located at the address: Turkey, 85 km south of Antalya, 45 km south of Kemer, Olympos resort.
“I liked the fact that it is very quiet, calm and free, there are few tourists, no one bothers anyone. We took luxurious photos against the backdrop of beautiful nature and without people. It’s inconvenient that there is no café, but that’s the specificity of the beach.”
Pamujak Beach (Kusadasi)
Pamucak Beach (Kusadasi) is another place for sunbathers in a relaxed atmosphere. It is very clean, spacious and cozy, there are no signs of civilization. On the beach there is not even a shop with drinks, but this is what provides a special atmosphere of unity with nature, makes the place colorful and unusual.
The beach has clean sand, very clean, warm and clear water. The length of the beach is 5 km, you can find a place where people will not be at all. You can diversify the rest by riding on camels or horses, which are often brought there. Entrance to the beach is free, sun loungers and umbrellas are not provided here. The place is located at the address: Turkey, 12 km north of Kusadasi, you can get there by rented car, the landmark is the Aqua Park, after it turn left and follow the sign.
“Our favorite place with friends, sometimes we come here with tents for a couple of days. Very beautiful, quiet and peaceful, a real primitive rest. “
Akyarlar Beach (Bodrum)
On the southern shore of Bodrum is akyarlar beach – a small beach with fine, clean sand. This is a favorite place for families with children and surfers, as the wave here is small and you can ride safely. And professionals go to the eastern part of the beach, where the wave is much higher.
For children, the real expanse is the entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is good, and the depth is growing gradually. Today it is one of the best beaches of the coast, but tourists will not find special entertainment here. This is a place for a measured, relaxing holiday. The beach is well equipped, you can rent sun loungers, umbrellas and visit a café or shop. From here there is a great view, as the beach is located in a bay, around a lot of green, exotic plants.
“We liked it very much, a lot of space, even when there is a large influx of tourists – it will be possible to find a free place. Very beautiful views, warm water and a small wave – for kids is an ideal option. “
Side Beach (Side)
In Turkey, there are many sandy beaches, near Side there are two of them – eastern and western. Western is ideal for a family holiday – there is a gentle descent into the sea, a very clean shore and sand, shallow depth. The eastern beach of Side is very different from it, there are almost no people, there are no benefits of civilization.
On the West beach in high season there are many tourists, all the places on the coast are full. Some of its zones are given to hotels, others have bars and restaurants, but there are also areas accessible to all, the entrance to which is free. You will need to pay only for sunbeds or umbrellas, about 5-10 euros. Both beaches are marked with the Blue Flag, that is, they are recognized as safe and comfortable for recreation.
“At first we went to the Western Beach, but it is always noisy and crowded, it is difficult to find a free place, since there are not so many public areas. Then we got to the East – there is much quieter and calmer, but the entrance to the water is worse. Still, I liked the East more, and if you walk a little more along the sea, you can find rare caretta-caretta turtles. “
Turkey is famous for its beautiful, sandy beaches. Even if they are free and are in the public domain, it is comfortable to relax here, since all the resort areas are very well-groomed. You can come to Turkey from May to the end of October, but in summer it is very hot, the temperature rises to +35 degrees. The best period for rest is May, September and October.
