The best sandy beaches in Turkey

Oludeniz is a beach in the bay with same name situated 15 km away from Fethiye city. It is a picturesque place with a long sandspit, reliably protected from waves and winds.

The Lara Beach, recipient of the Blue flag award, is located in a bay on the east coast of Antalya. The 12 km long coastline stretches along the Lara Kent Park. The beach includes several hotel zones, cafe and restaurant areas and a municipal beach where tourists and locals relax. The coast is free for all, only a few guarded areas of private beach clubs are off limits.

Cleopatra is the most famous beach on Turkish Riviera. It owes its name to the last hellenistic Queen of Egypt. According to legends, Antony brought as a gift to his beloved Cleopatra the Mediterranean pearl-the luxurious city of Alanya. Every time she went from Egypt for camping, the Queen stopped here to swim in the mirror-clear lagoon and soak up the magnificent sandy carpet. Since then, the beach of Cleopatra irresistibly attracts those who expect a royal vacation.

If you are looking for a spacious beach on the Turkish coast, then pay attention to Patara Beach. This sand giant reaches 18 km in length, and in width - up to 300 m. Patara beach impresses not only by size, but also by natural beauty.

Despite its modest size, a section of sparkling sand called Kaputas boasts a favorable location. It is located directly on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, 20 kilometers from the city of Kas. Getting to the beach is not so easy - you need to go down the stairs to a deep gorge, but these efforts will be rewarded with stunning views.

Iztuzu Beach is a 4 kilometers long sandy zone at the end of a river delta surrounded by mountains. When in aerial view, it seems to be an oblong peninsula surrounded by crystal clear water and the exceptional beauty of nature. Iztuzu is ideal for those who like a secluded and comfortable stay.

Pamucak is a wide "crescent" of dark soft sand, located in the delta of the Menderes River, 7 km west of Selcuk. Waves from the Aegean Sea often come to its coast, which cannot but delight surfers and windsurfers.

Akyarlar is a fishing village in the past and a popular tourist destination today. The resort is located in the southwest of the Bodrum Peninsula, 21 km from its centre.

Port of Side is famous for its historical monuments, powdery sands of the coastal strip and the purest waters of Mediterranean sea. Every year hundreds of tourists come to its beach.

Ilıca is a golden sandy beach with clean and warm water. He gets very crowded on the weekends. Ilıca owes its popularity to the hot thermal springs, which flow from the shallow seabed.

Kustur beach is located 5km from the city of Kusadasi and offers excellent conditions for its guests: 1000 meters long, soft golden sand and clear water.

Ladies Beach is a 750m sandy beach located just 2km from the centre of Kusadasi, on the southeast coast of the Aegean Sea. In 2013, he was awarded the Blue Flag.

Bitez is one of the most developed resorts, located 6 km from Bodrum. The large and well-groomed sandy beach of beautiful semi-circular shape is surrounded by citrus and olive groves.

Waves and winds of Pirlant beach are as if created for wind- and kitesurfing. Both sand and sea on Pirlanta are unique and precious.

5 minutes east of Akyarlar you reach Karaincir, a beautiful wide beach with dark yellow sand. Hence the name of this place "black rice". It's much quieter than the other beaches on the Bodrum Peninsula, but it's getting more and more fans every season.