Turkey is a country, popular for its vigorous culture, delightful cuisine, and glorious landscapes.
Turkey is partially located on the Anatolian peninsula in Western Asia and partly on the Balkan peninsula in Southeastern Europe, has several stunning beaches that cover its 7000 Km coastline.
One of the most beautiful beaches in Turkey, located between the freshwater of the Dalyan river and the salty water of the Mediterranean Sea.
Iztuzu Beach
This beach is also called Turtle Beach as it is a well-known nesting spot for loggerhead turtles.
The water of Iztuzu Beach is ideal for swimming, short boat trips, and surfing.
It is popularly known as the Blue Lagoon, is a wide bay where both local people and tourists visit to enjoy the tranquil environment.
Oludeniz Beach
A simple boat ride from this beach can lead the way to the gorgeous Butterfly Valley, where some 100 species of butterflies reside.
The beach is considered to be a hippie paradise, where either campers and backpackers spend nights in tents eating communal meals or tourists hire paddle board to roam around the bay.
The beach is located near Marmaris and backed by the Taurus Mountains. Being surrounded by pine forests, the beach has a Caribbean ambiance.
Icmeler Beach
The 6 km long beach, although famous for its golden sands, is the perfect location for scuba diving, parasailing, jet skiing, and hiking.
Icmeler Beach is a well-liked holiday destination for families. There are lots of seaside bars and restaurants where they can enjoy seafood.
It is the longest beach in Turkey. The name Patara has derived from the nearby old Lycian city Patara.
Patara Beach
The beach being part of a national park posses birds of the diverse breed and acts as the breeding ground for the endangered loggerhead turtle.
A 12 km long Patara Beach is dominated by sand dunes and large marshy areas. Tourists love to swim and snorkel in the warm water of the Mediterranean Sea.
The most beautiful beach in Turkey is located beneath two forested cliffs near the mouth of Kaputas Canyon.
Kaputas Beach
The pale pebbled sands of the beach inspire families to visit this beach for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling.
Turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding steep golden cliffs provides an exotic beauty to the beach.
It is located in the foothills of Alanya Castle in Alanya city. The beach is named after Queen Cleopatra who is said to have fallen in love with it while travelling in Mediterranean area.
Cleopatra Beach
The picturesque beach is 2.5 km long and tourists generally enjoy water sports like swimming, surfing, and paragliding here.
The Beach is located in the middle of the Taurus Mountains. At one end of the beach lies the eternal flames of Chimaera and on other end, the epic ruins of Olympos.
Cirali Beach
The place is a WWF-protected conservation area for the endangered loggerhead turtles. Since it's an off-beat location, nature lovers can enjoy the serene surroundings to heart's content.
It is located between the cities of Fethiye and Antaylain in the southern part of Turkey. It is situated on the Mediterranean coastline of Turkey, near a village called Kabak.
Kabak Beach
Many tourists prefer to reach the beach after some hiking as the view of the beach from the rocky cliffs is simply gorgeous.
The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea, surrounding steep golden cliffs, and the coexistence of varied flora and fauna attract people towards the exotic beauty of Turkish beaches.