As a rule, when planning a beach holiday in Turkey, tourists go to the well-known Alanya, Kemer, Bodrum and others. The capital of the state, Istanbul, is not considered in this capacity. However, if you find yourself in this huge metropolis on a hot summer day, then keep in mind that there are as many as 89 beaches where you can soak up the sun and swim. Of course, due to the fact that many different ships constantly ply the coastal waters of Istanbul, the water here will not be so clean and transparent. Therefore, if you are planning an exclusively vacation on the coast, then for these purposes it is worth choosing another region. Today we offer a detailed look at the beaches of Istanbul: how to get to them and which ones are worth visiting.
Beaches on the Black Sea
Istanbul beaches on the Black Sea are located in the suburbs on the European coast, namely in the Sariyer district. On the way here, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent panoramas of the Bosphorus, old mansions built back in the times of the Ottoman Empire, and impressive bridges across the strait.
In this region, one can single out the Uzunya Beach Club, where perhaps the cleanest beach in Istanbul is located. Its territory is equipped with all necessary equipment for recreation. Here you can not only sunbathe and swim to your heart's content, but also play backgammon or billiards, have a picnic and taste the delicious dishes offered at the local fish restaurant.
Nearby is another famous beach in Istanbul - Burch Beach Club. There is a range of entertainment for people who love outdoor activities. So, on the beach you can ride a catamaran, a banana, a parachute, as well as play football or volleyball. The Burch Beach Club hosts sports competitions and concerts every year.
How to get to the Istanbul Black Sea beaches
It is best to go to the Black Sea beaches in the vicinity of Istanbul by car. By public transport it will be convenient to get only to the coast in the town of Kilyos. For this purpose, you need to use buses from Taksim (25T), Besiktas (40B) and Kabatash (25E) with a change in Sariyer. You need to get off at the stop Kilyos Merkez, from which the nearest beach is only 200-300 meters away.
Istanbul beaches on the Sea of Marmara
One of the most popular beaches in the Princes' Islands is Yoruk Ali. It is designed for one and a half thousand people and is located on the largest island of the archipelago - Buyukada. This beach is also known for its recreational and sporting activities.
On the island of Heybeliada (the second largest in the archipelago), one can distinguish the Green Beach Club at the Mill Cape. He gained great fame due to the fact that Kemal Atatürk himself, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, often spent time here. Also on the island there is another excellent beach - Ada Beach Club, located in the bay of Cham Limany.
You can get from the European part of Istanbul to the Princes' Islands by ferry or "sea bus", which depart from the pier, located near the final stop. On the ferry to the islands, you will sail for about an hour and a half. "Sea buses" move somewhat faster.
Istanbul is a huge city, so there will be few people on the beaches here, but just a lot, especially this trend is observed on weekends. And the seas near Istanbul are not particularly clean. The huge number of ships in the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus does not inspire much optimism either. If you still want to swim in the capital of Turkey, then there are places here. The best option, of course, would not be to look for a beach in the city, but to buy a plane ticket and fly to the nearest resort. But not everyone can afford it. Therefore, it is worth considering places in the city itself that can be visited within a few hours or one day.
Istanbul Beaches: Küçüksu Beach, Florya Beach, Jaddebostan Beach, Yesilköy Beach. We will not consider the option of diving with a nearby stone, bridge, embankment and other things, since this can be done in any place suitable for this. But, of course, you should not forget that you can do this only at your own peril and risk.
The eight hundred and forty meters long Florya Güneş beach is one of the easiest ways to swim in Istanbul. The beach is located on the coast of the Marmara Sea. Entrance here is paid and is about fifteen lira. It is open to visitors officially until seven in the evening. The infrastructure is well developed on the beach, there are cafes, changing rooms, toilets, sun loungers, showers and umbrellas. The beach itself consists of fine sand. You can get here from the Sirkeci station by light rail, this is the Sirkeci stop, if you go by train, you need to get to the Florya station. Trains between stations Florya and Sirkeci run very often. If you get from the Sultanahmet or Beyazit district, then go to the Sikerdzhi station to get to Florya, you don’t have to go, it’s not necessary. You can just walk towards the Sea of Marmara to the Kumkapı or Cankurtaran train stops, respectively. And if you live in Laleli or Askar, then you also need to get to the Yenikapı stop.
Çiroz Halk Plajı - Beach in Yesilkoy. Entrance to this beach is free. Here you can use the toilets, showers, as well as rent sunbeds and umbrellas. The length of the beach is six hundred and sixty meters. You can get to this beach in the same way as to the beach in Floria. Just get off at Yeşilköy stop.
There are also Caddebostan beaches in Istanbul - Caddebostan plaj. The beaches are located in Asia, in the Kadikoy region, that is, in the Asian part of the Sea of Marmara. The beaches in this area are three two hundred and fifty meters long, three hundred and four hundred and fifty. Entrance to all beaches is completely free. On the local beaches in Jaddebostan there is an infrastructure: toilets, showers, cafes. You can also rent umbrellas and sunbeds.
To get to these Jaddebostan beaches, you first need to get to the Kadikoy pier. With the help of water transport, this is very easy to do, from Kabatas, Eminonu, Besiktas and other places. Further you need to take a bus from Kadikoy, which follows the direction of Pendik along the coast. For example, buses number 4 and 16 follow this direction, as well as 16 D, ER2 (to Kadikoy - ER1) and others. You will need to get off at the stops TAHRAN LİSESİ, ÇİFTE HAVUZLAR, GÖZTEPE, it all depends on which part of the beach you need to get to.
On the Asian side of the Bosphorus Strait, Kyuchuksu Beach is located, next to the Kyuchuksu Palace. And this beach is free for everyone. The beach is quite small, its length is only three hundred meters. But there are usually a lot of people here. The beach also has toilets, showers and changing cabins. In order to get to Kucuksu beach, you first need to get to the Üskğdar pier - Yusküdar. This can be done on a vaporizer. Or along the Marmaray line. Next, you need to transfer to any bus number 15, 15M, 15KÇ, 15Y, 15 H in Yuskyudar, and then get to the stop with the name Küçüksu.
In addition to the above and described beaches of Istanbul, you can also sunbathe and swim in the vicinity of Istanbul.
More normal beaches are located in the suburbs on the European coast of the capital, namely, in the Sariyer district. Places more suitable for swimming are Rumeli Feneri, Kilyos, Demirdzhikoy, Kysirkaya and Gumusdere. One of the cleanest beaches in the area is the beach located on the territory of the Uzunya Beach Club. The territory is well equipped, the infrastructure is developed normally. There is also Burc Beach Club, it is the territory of the Bosphorus University Alumni Association, this beach is sandy. There are various water and not only entertainments here: bananas, a catamaran, parachutes, football and volleyball. In addition, competitions in various sports and concerts are held here every year.
On the Black Sea coast, the beaches that belong to such clubs are considered more popular: Dalia Beach Club, NonStop Beach Club, Solar Beach Club and Golden Beach Club.
Istanbul is located immediately on two banks of the Bosphorus, and in addition it is washed by the waters of the Black and Marmara Seas. In fact, the entire history of this city is inextricably linked with the sea and ships. However, despite the rather long coastline, the city's central areas are not very suitable for a more or less comfortable stay. Therefore, all normally equipped bathing areas are located at a fair distance from the center of Istanbul.
Beaches on the coast of the Marmara Sea are located in areas of Istanbul such as Jaddebostan and Fenerbahce. They are just perfect for families with children. There is a very comfortable and gentle entry into the water, not very deep near the shore. So the water here always warms up a few degrees higher than on other Istanbul beaches. On the Asian coast of Jaddebostan, you can even find several free beaches, which are about one kilometer long. There are umbrellas, and sunbeds, and the necessary cabins for changing clothes. But in Fenerbahce Bay there is a small, but already popular, paid one - True Blue Beach Bar.
But the beaches of the Black Sea coast in Istanbul are already concentrated in the European part of the city - in the Sariyer district. Here the best beach holiday and the highest level will be offered to you by the beach club Uzunya Beach Club. In addition, this beach is rightfully considered one of the cleanest in the entire area. This club has at its disposal - a billiard room, its own campsite and a restaurant. Istanbul also has several other wonderful Black Sea beaches - Dalia Beach Club, Burc Beach Club, Solar Beach Club. If you are not embarrassed by long distances, then you may well go to the beaches of Shila or Agva. You will reach Shile in one hour, but the road to Agva will take more time - a couple of hours. There are many beautiful natural attractions here - caves, rocks, cozy bays and, of course, excellent sandy beaches, the length of which is as much as 72 kilometers.
The most popular beach on the Bosphorus is Senela Beach Club. It is comfortably located in the pretty bay of Tarabya and for more than 30 years has been pleasing all visitors who come here to take a break from everyday worries and enjoy the most picturesque views. There are several restaurants, many different water and sports activities, as well as all the necessary beach facilities.
The Princes' Islands are no doubt generously endowed by nature, there are many beaches, fully equipped and designed for a comfortable stay. On the island called Buyukada is Yoruk Ali Beach, which can accommodate up to 1500 people in total. There are not only a variety of water activities, but also the opportunity to stay for a few nights in a bungalow.
The beautiful beaches of Green Beach Club and Ada Beach Club await on the island of Heybeliada. At one time, the first president of the Republic of Turkey, Kemal Ataturk, was very fond of relaxing on one of them.
Istanbul is one of the resort cities in Turkey. Tourists from all over the world come here every year. Some of them are attracted by the opportunity to touch the centuries-old history of this unique place, and someone spends their holidays here at sea. That is why we will tell you about the best beaches in Istanbul. Istanbul is located in the northwest of the country. It is washed mainly by the waters of the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. Short winter - only 21 days, and mild spring and autumn contribute to the influx of tourists at any time of the year.
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The beaches of Istanbul are crowded, but you can always find a place where the rest will be calm and interesting. The most popular city beaches are: Küçkoksu, Florya, Jaddebostan and Yesilköu. In addition to them, there are still a lot of beaches, large and small, crowded and not very accessible to everyone or guests of a particular hotel.
Floria Beach stretches along the coastal strip of the Sea of Marmara, its length is almost 850 meters. It is notable for the fact that there is everything for vacationers, but the entrance here is paid. Beach visitors can use car parking, sun loungers, umbrellas. It is possible to take a shower on the beach. In addition, the beach is equipped with changing rooms and toilets. Lifeguards supervise the safety of visitors.
Yesilkoe Beach stretches along the coast for more than 600 meters. This free beach has everything you need to spend time in comfort. Guests of Yesilköy can use umbrellas and sun loungers for an additional fee, toilets and showers. Guests get to the beach in different ways: by car or commuter train.
The Asian part of the city of Istanbul is decorated with the beaches of Jaddebostan. This is the Kadikoy region, located on the Sea of Marmara. There are 3 beaches, the length of which is from 250 to 450 meters. Entrance is free, the area is very convenient. There are sun loungers and umbrellas (for a fee), toilets, small cafes.
The safety of visitors is monitored by professional lifeguards. The sea is shallow here, so the water is very warm. From here you have a magnificent view of the islands and a series of ships lined up to pass through the Bosphorus.
Not far from the Kyuchuksu Palace, there is a beach of the same name, about 300 meters long. This is the Asian part of the Bosphorus. Kucuksu is divided into 2 parts, on the first part there is a special platform with sun loungers and other beach accessories, and on the second part, vacationers can sunbathe while lying on the sand. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay: showers, toilets, comfortable changing rooms. In summer this place is crowded. Transport links are quite convenient - buses and steamboats go here.
In addition to these most popular tourist beaches of the city, there are many others, no less remarkable. For example:
Beach True Blue Beach Bar (True Blue Beach Bar)
It can accommodate only fifty people. Small and cozy, the beach is located in the Asian part of the city, this is Fenerbahce Bay. There is a cafe and a small restaurant. On Sunday mornings, visitors are served buffet style. Entertainment events are often held here.
Burke Beach Club
It is extremely fun on the beach, everyone rides catamarans, tablets and bananas, plays team games (volleyball, basketball). There are often competitions.
Senela Beach Club
It is located in a unique place: the waters of the Black Sea are connected to the waters of the Bosphorus. It is here, in the picturesque Tarabian Bay, that there is a great opportunity to enjoy a luxurious beach holiday. The Le Pechuer Restaurant has been built on the territory of the Senelaa Beach Club, and its terrace offers a beautiful panoramic view of the country's natural beauties. The music does not stop on the beach, and sports competitions are often arranged.
This beach is famous for its purest water, it is buried in dense greenery, which attracts visitors here. Beach restaurants, which cook excellent fish, are always happy to welcome vacationers. Get to the beach by sea.
Uzanya Beach Club
Unusually clean, picturesque and cozy Black Sea beach. The beach is attractive because you can have a small picnic here, since the beach is partially covered with grass. Beach accessories (umbrellas and sun loungers) are available in large quantities to all vacationers.
In addition to the city beaches of Istanbul, tourists often prefer beaches located in the vicinity of the city. They motivate this by saying that the water in the sea outside the city is much cleaner. Perhaps there is some truth in this, but the city beaches in Istanbul are also clean and tidy. The most popular suburban beaches are:
The beaches of Quillos
These beaches are located on the Black Sea coast - some of them are municipal, the rest are private. They get here by bus that runs between the beaches of Kilyos and Istanbul (Sariyera). A subscription system has been developed.
Provides its visitors with sun loungers, umbrellas, showers. In addition, restaurants, a gym with exercise equipment, and a spa are open here. There is an opportunity to engage in water sports, and not only for professionals, but also for beginners. But there are some rules on the beach that may seem somewhat inconvenient. After all, it is forbidden to come to the beach with your own food and drinks.
Kilyos Dalia Beach Club
Ideal for team games (basketball, volleyball), fun on the water (banana, tablet, catamarans). Similar conditions are offered at Tirmata Beach Club Kilyos. But on Uzunya Beach Kilyos in the cafe, the emphasis is on gourmet fish and seafood dishes.
Beaches in Şile and Agva (Ave)
If you crave solitude, then head to the beach of Agva Island. Here the rest is calm, without fuss. But in Shila it will not be possible to retire. Getting to Shila is quite simple - a bus runs here from the Yuksyudar pier.
Beaches on the islands of Avsha and Marmara
There are two wonderful islands in the Sea of Marmara - Avsha and Marmara. The first of them has long been chosen by the inhabitants of Istanbul. It is here that cottages and summer residences are located. On Avsha, urban and spontaneous beaches coexist. But even wild beaches here have a gentle entrance to the sea. Room rates in hotels on these islands are relatively inexpensive. Avsha is just perfect for a relaxing, quiet holiday. Fans of constant fun and fuss should not go here - you can get bored.
Marmara Island can be called the most peaceful island place in Istanbul. The island is not positioned as a resort and tourists are rare here. The islands can be reached by sea bus. It departs from the piers of Yenikapı and Bostanci, but goes quite rarely.
There are beaches in the area of such towns near Istanbul as Gemlik, Yalova and Armutlu. Everything here is equipped for a good rest. Organized a convenient transfer from the city.
The beaches of the Princes' Islands
There is a beautiful area in Istanbul. These are the Princes' Islands. The sea in this place is crystal clear, and it is this fact that attracts vacationers here. There are nine princely islands, but only four can be reached by water. These are Kinalyada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Buyukada. The territory of the islands is densely populated, there is everything for a comfortable life - the infrastructure is 100% developed. Many residents of the city of Istanbul own dachas located on the Princes' Islands. In addition, luxury hotels have been built on the islands, providing their guests with top-level relaxation.
Tourists visiting these places stay on the islands for several days. But to get a room in one of the hotels, you need to take care of the reservation. There are many who want to stay in this wonderful place. The largest of the Princes' Islands is Buyukada. It is on its beaches that tourists try to get.
A convenient entrance to the sea is provided only on the beaches of hotels, on the wild beaches of the islands the descent is not always convenient, and the seabed is rocky. But the unusually beautiful landscapes compensate for all the natural nuances.
Hotels with good beaches
Everyone who plans to spend their holidays in Istanbul should take care of choosing a hotel in advance. The impressions that the tourist will bring home depend on how correct the choice will be. Someone rents a room in a hotel located in Istanbul itself, and goes to the beach outside the city. And someone prefers to immediately settle in a hotel that has its own beach with comfortable conditions and a well-organized entertainment program.
Within the city there are many hotels, inexpensive and luxurious, small and consisting of several buildings. The most popular among travelers are the following hotels with beautiful beaches:
- Kalyon Hotel 4*. From the windows of the rooms of this hotel you can enjoy a beautiful view of the waters of the Marmara Sea, because the hotel stands on the embankment
- Wyndham Istanbul Kalamis Marina 5*. This chic hotel is located near the port of Kalamis. Hotel guests have the opportunity to admire the city landscapes or the marina from the windows of the rooms.
- The Grand Tarabaya Hotel 5*. This is one of the world's leading hotels. It is located in the picturesque bay of Therapia.
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It has always attracted many tourists. According to archaeological research, it appeared on the site of an ancient settlement founded in 6500 BC. e. Over the millennia of its history, it has changed several names: it was Byzantium, Constantinople, and finally, in the middle of the 15th century, it was renamed Istanbul.
Noisy bazaars, historical monuments, beautiful embankments - that's what travelers want to see. The sea in Istanbul, and there are two of them, is of last interest to tourists. Usually, in search of the water surface sparkling under the bright sun and snow-white beaches, vacationers go to the resorts of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Istanbul for a beach holiday is considered either by locals or tourists who do not plan to specifically go to a seaside resort.
Sea element in Istanbul
The most famous city of Istanbul is incredibly lucky. We can say that it is washed by the waters of two seas at once. Rather, it was built on the coast of the Sea of Marmara and on the shores of the Bosphorus Bay, which connects the Black and Marmara Seas. The Black Sea, located north of the city, will take about an hour to drive.
The beaches of the Sea of Marmara are located within Istanbul. This sea is shallow, the water in it warms up well and retains its high temperature until the beginning of October. The Sea of Marmara in Istanbul is considered dirty by many tourists, but even within the city you can find beaches located far from the sea routes. The water off the coast here retains its transparency.
The Sea of Marmara near the city beaches has a sandy bottom that does not pose any danger to vacationers. However, you should be especially careful when swimming in the bays of the islands closest to Istanbul - Princes and Marmara. The bottom is rocky.
The Black Sea is located north of the Marmara, therefore it is considered colder. In the Istanbul area, people bathe in it until mid-September.
The best beaches
If fate has thrown a tourist to Istanbul for several weeks in the summer, then you can set aside a few days of your vacation for a beach holiday.
The most famous beaches in Istanbul are located:
- on the Black Sea. 25 km separate the outskirts of Istanbul from the Black Sea coast. On the European side of the city, the most popular holiday destination is the beaches of Kilyos. Clubs, bars, taverns lined up along 7 paid beaches. They can only be accessed from the sea. To do this, you need to pay for access to the beach. Closer to the Asian districts of the city are the resort areas of Şile and Agve. These are holiday villages where local residents prefer to relax. It will take about an hour to get to these beaches with several transfers;
- on the European coast of the Sea of Marmara. The best beaches in this part of Istanbul are located in the Florya area, where trains and buses run from the Eminenu district. In addition to the 800-meter-long beach with excellent infrastructure, you can find an interesting aquarium here. There is a good well-maintained clean beach in the Atakoy area. Does not complain about the lack of fans of the warm sea and the town of Silivri near Istanbul;
- on the Anatolian coast of the Sea of Marmara. Since 2005, there are 3 beaches (2 free and 1 paid) in the district of Jaddebostan. When the Istanbul authorities announced that the sea is suitable for swimming here, the public reacted to such a message with skepticism. As proof of his innocence, one of the officials dived into the sea during the opening ceremony of the beach.
What to do by the sea?
Swimming in the waves of the Black and Marmara seas will quickly get bored. Entrepreneurial locals working in the tourism industry are well aware of this. In order not to lose customers, they offer them various interesting entertainments. For example, beach clubs are incredibly popular in the country, which are located on the seashore and represent a complex of various establishments: here you can find wonderful bars and restaurants, a swimming pool with a seating area filled with sun loungers, a solarium, etc. You won’t be bored in such a club because there are always fun parties. One of the most famous beach clubs in Istanbul operates on the island of Galatasaray.
Among other sea attractions, fishing can be noted either from the Galata Bridge (tackle can be requested at the hotel or from local fishermen) or from the boat. On a yacht or boat, you can go to sea away from the coast and count on a more substantial catch.
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