If you are a beach lover, Turkey will amaze you. It is not in vain that tourists from Russia annually fly here in large numbers, because at Crimean prices (plus or minus) you can visit abroad. Natural landscapes and the coastline have long played an important role in the fate of the country: in particular, beautiful beaches that attract crowds of vacationers every year. Surrounded by seas on three sides, the coast of Turkey offers the opportunity to swim in the clear waters of the Aegean Sea, the inland waters of the Black Sea and the dazzling blue waters of the Mediterranean.
If you are looking for unforgettable, exciting and amazingly diverse beaches, then you should go on a trip to this country, and our selection will help you decide where to go.
We bring to your attention the most beautiful white sand beaches in Turkey: photos of picturesque places near the hotel.
10. Amos (Marmaris)
An ideal beach for lovers of secluded relaxation, because despite the crystal clear water and the picturesque area, Amos not among the most crowded. To get here, you need to go 24 km south of Marmaris.
For children there is a great entry into the water, there is a rental of sun loungers, and when you are hungry you can taste fresh seafood and signature baked goods in a cozy restaurant nearby.
The beach has a length of only 200 meters, but this makes it even more “sincere” place.
9. Tavern (Shabby)
Located about 25 km south of Oludeniz, Tavern It is a magnificent small pocket with white sand, pebbles and crystal-turquoise water.
There is nothing here that could upset the sense of peace. Surrounded on three sides by a lush pine forest, the pristine crescent-shaped bay is mainly visited by tourists following the famous Lycian Way.
The beach is a 30-minute walk from the village of the same name (climbing a rather steep path), but its picturesque setting and laid-back atmosphere are worth a walk.
8. Side (Side)
Side It boasts of having two beaches at once: East and West. They are located on both sides of the cape, on which the picturesque temple of Apollo is located (it is also worth a visit).
The right beach is West, it’s small and crowded, but “full stuffing” in terms of entertainment: scuba diving, “pokatushki” on a banana, a lot of points selling all kinds of stuff, etc. There is also a river with turtles that you can feed (sometimes they want to do this more than the turtles themselves).
The east beach is on the left and is suitable for those who do not like crowds of people: here there are deeper and fewer people, like shops.
7. Pamuchak (Kusadasi)
Pamuchak It is located 12 km from Kusadasi and only 5 km from the city of Ephesus, which for history buffs is even more interesting than the beach itself.
The coastline is also 5 km long, although the beach is 80 meters wide. It is not crowded and if you wish, you can find places where there are no people at all, which is just perfect for couples in love who want to enjoy each other's company.
Few people mean a poorly developed infrastructure: there is a minimum of entertainment, but they are. For example, you can ride a camel, go surfing, or go to a water park in the southern part of the beach. Well, do not forget about the proximity of Ephesus with the temple of Artemis and other architectural and historical attractions.
6. Domuz Chukuru (Datca)
Beach Domuz Chukuru located between the resorts of Datca and Marmaris, and the most unusual is that you can get to it exclusively by sea. Because of this, there are few vacationers, but there is clear water, dense forest and colorful wooden houses.
It is noteworthy that the name of the beach translates as "boar pit", Although it does not look like a pit at all, and you are unlikely to find wild boars here.
Behind the beach, among the pines, there are hidden restaurants, beach bars and tea gardens. This is a great option if you need amenities and water sports, but without a huge crowd that attracts other beaches.
5. Oludeniz (Fethiye)
Blue Lagoon OludenizLocated in a protected national park, where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean Sea, is undoubtedly the most famous sand strip in Turkey and, possibly, one of the most beautiful in the whole world.
Sparkling with all shades of blue, the sea is so bright that it seems almost surreal, and Mount Babadag serves as an ideal launching pad for the hundreds of thousands of paragliding enthusiasts who visit the resort every year. In other words, say hello to one of the most fabulous beaches in the Eastern Mediterranean!
4. Butterfly Valley (Fethiye)
By far, the most unique beach in Turkey, the so-called magnificent Butterfly Valley, due to the hundreds of species of these insects that settle here every year. Butterfly Valley is a strict nature reserve.
It is also difficult to get here - access is only by boat or on foot. Thanks to this, the beach has become a popular destination for ecotourism lovers with an atmosphere of hippy movement.
Kissed by clear sapphire seas and framed by steep cliffs, this beach is truly an amazing sight. If you manage to break away from it, then in a valley of 86,000 square meters (Kelebek Vadisi), located nearby, you will find amazing flora, winding hiking trails and more than 80 species of butterflies.
3. Iztuzu (Dalyan)
Beach Iztuzu - This is a completely unique place. In fact, it is much more than just a beach. This is a sandy stretch of about 4 km, located at the end of the river delta and surrounded by mountains covered with pine forests. If you look at it from above, the beach looks like a long peninsula, around which only nature.
In short, it is a place of stunning and untouched natural beauty, but it is also the abode of endangered Caretta sea turtles. Because of them, the beach is closed at night and forbidden to place umbrellas near their egg-laying. In addition, thanks to such inhabitants, the beach received the nickname "turtle island».
2. Ovabyukyu (Datca)
The blue-cobalt sea, gorgeous landscapes and pleasant to the touch sand pebbles - that's what awaits you in Ovabyukyu on the Datca peninsula. There are several restaurants on the beach where you can try local bread, fish, salads, etc. There are also comfortable guest houses where you can stay for any period of time.
The beach itself may seem rather small, but surrounded by the freshness of the forest and hidden in the shadow of the hills, Ovabyukyu provides all the conditions for privacy away from work, alarms and other "charms" of life.
1. Cleopatra Beach (Alanya)
If you believe the legends, then on this 2.5-km beach Cleopatra herself once basked in the sun. Moreover, she even specially brought sand from Egypt for this purpose (not personally, of course, but with the help of slaves). Maybe it was, but maybe not.
Now on Cleopatra Beach excellent sand and a lot of diverse leisure activities: water sports, theme parties, bars and even golf.
If you like beaches with a lot of “hangouts”, then Alanya is one hundred percent suitable for you, and if you are not happy with having fun young people (for example, if you are relaxing with children), then it is hardly worth going here.