Best scenic beaches in Turkey, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Turkey that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Ada Boğazı Beach
Bozburun, Turkey
Quiet bay near Bozburun islands with strong boat-access hidden-gem value.
2OBI 7.5+
Adrasan Beach
Adrasan, Turkey
Sheltered bay beach popular for low-key stays and boat-trip access.
3OBI 7.5+
Afkule Bay
Kayaköy, Turkey
Remote cliffside swimming spot below Afkule’s rugged coastline.
4OBI 7.5+
Ağlayankaya Beach
Şile, Turkey
A scenic Şile cove known for rock formations and a more atmospheric setting.
5OBI 7.5+
Ağva Kilimli Beach
Şile, Turkey
A dramatic cove-and-cliff beach near Ağva, valued for scenery rather than mass resort use.
6OBI 7.5+
Ağva Kurfalı Beach
Şile, Turkey
A quieter Ağva-area beach alternative away from the central resort strip.
7OBI 7.5+
Akbük Beach
Didim, Turkey
Relaxed Aydın bay town beach with gentler crowds than central Didim.
Akçakese Beach
Şile, Turkey
A village-backed Şile beach with a quieter local-favorite feel.
9OBI 7.5+
Akçalı Beach
Arsuz, Turkey
Quiet Arsuz-side beach village with a more natural shore profile.
10OBI 7.5+
Akçapınar Beach
Akyaka, Turkey
Quiet Gökova Gulf shoreline near kitesurf areas but still beach-relevant.
Akkum Beach
Seferihisar, Turkey
Popular Sığacık beach close to Teos and Seferihisar’s main coastal stay area.
Akliman Beach
Sinop, Turkey
Sheltered Sinop peninsula beach popular for calmer water and pine-backed scenery.
13OBI 7.5+
Akmaz Beach
Yanıklar, Turkey
Quiet local beach on the Yanıklar coast with a natural backdrop.
Aksazlar Bay
Fethiye, Turkey
Sheltered bay close to Fethiye marina with easy swimming.
15OBI 7.5+
Aksazlar Bay Beach
Bayır, Turkey
Sheltered national-park-side bay close to Marmaris with calm water and picnic appeal.
16OBI 7.5+
Aksu Plajı
Giresun, Turkey
Local beach near the Aksu side of Giresun, often less visible in generic lists.
17OBI 7.5+
Aktaş Beach
Faralya, Turkey
Small coastal pocket near Butterfly Valley, useful for off-route discovery.
Akyaka Beach
Akyaka, Turkey
Gökova Gulf beach with mountain scenery and a strong slow-travel identity.
19OBI 7.5+
Akyar Bay Beach
Silifke, Turkey
Tiny cove-style stop near the Tisan peninsula, best kept separate from Tisan Beach.
Akyarlar Beach
Bodrum, Turkey
South Bodrum beach with shallow clear water and views toward Kos.
21OBI 7.5+
Alacasu Cennet Koyu
Tekirova, Turkey
Forest-backed cove near Phaselis, often searched as Paradise Bay for clear water and nature.
Alaplı Beach
Alaplı, Turkey
Regional beach town stop between Akçakoca and Ereğli.
Albatros Beach
Büyükçekmece, Turkey
A known Büyükçekmece sandy beach pocket with strong local recognition.
Ali Bostan Beach
Çeşme, Turkey
A residential-area beach near Çeşme’s northern coves with straightforward swimming appeal.
Alipaşa Plajı
Rize, Turkey
Rize's most visible city-side beach, useful for travelers crossing the coast.