Best Beaches in Turkey

Turkey's Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, often referred to as the Turquoise Coast, provide some of the most popular beaches in Turkey. It is best to visit between June and October. These beaches of the Turkish Riviera offer hot sunshine, friendly locals,low prices, and sunbathing.Best Beaches of Turkey are as follows:-

Oludeniz Beach or the Blue Lagoon beach

It is located five miles south of Fethiye, this is the most famous beach in Turkey but it is inevitably overcrowded. The famous blue lagoon really is the stuff that dreams are made of and is one of the ideal beach holidays in Turkey.

Patara Beach:

It is located fifty miles south of Fethiye, few would disagree this is the best beach in Turkey. Patara is also known as the birthplace of Saint Nicholas who is the "Santa Claus"and he was born in Turkey. The Patara beach has been rated as the best beach in the world .

í‡alis Beach:

It is located four miles from Fethiye and six miles from Oludeniz, this beach is a family favorite.

Cleopatra’s Beach:

This beach is located in Alanya, this beach can get crowded because it is a favorite in this resort town.

Ií§meler Beach:

It is located in Marmaris Bay, this beach promises a promenade and resort facilities. This is one of the popular beaches in Turkey.

Iztuzu Beach or the Turtle Beach:

It is located in a breeding ground for loggerhead turtles, this beach is accessible by boat from Dalyan.

Kaputas Beach and Mavi Magara

This beach is also known as Blue Cave: It is located near Kalkan, this tiny sandy beach is a steep 400-steps down from the highway and is swimming distance to the Mavi Magara. It is the largest known sea cave in Turkey.

Konyaalti Beach:

It is located in Antalya, this pebble beach is a family favorite. The promenade features playgrounds and a large water park.

Ladies Beach:

It is located in Kusadasi, this small but crowded beach was named in the days of segregated beaches.

Olimpos Beach:

It is located fifty miles south of Antalya, this quiet beach is also near ancient ruins.

Side Beaches:

This is one of the popular beaches of Turkey is located forty miles east of Antalya, these beaches near ancient ruins are often crowded.

Gemile Bay Beach

This beach is, near Fethiye is also one of the popular beaches of Turkey. If Olu Deniz is too commercial for you, try the secluded beach in Gemile Bay. Gemile Bay Beach is a unspoiled, picturesque cove with a great view of St. Nicholas island. You can swim or take a boat across to see the ruins.

Turkey Beaches are at their best from the months of May to Oct, though the water is still a little chilly up to June. They are often pebbly or hot sand so swimming shoes are useful. Going topless is not a problem. It can easily be argued that Turkey boasts some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean, at times comparable and less spoilt than Caribbean and Pacific. One just needs to have an adventurous spirit and go discover these lovely Turkish beaches.

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