Best beaches in Turkey, 2026
Top-rated Turkey beaches by water quality, conditions and crowd
The top 25 beaches in Turkey ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 score that blends Purity, Conditions, Crowd and Vibe.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Ağlayankaya Beach
Şile, Turkey
A scenic Şile cove known for rock formations and a more atmospheric setting.
2OBI 7.5+
Ağva Kilimli Beach
Şile, Turkey
A dramatic cove-and-cliff beach near Ağva, valued for scenery rather than mass resort use.
3OBI 7.5+
Ağva Kurfalı Beach
Şile, Turkey
A quieter Ağva-area beach alternative away from the central resort strip.
Akarca Beach
Seferihisar, Turkey
Long local beach area east of Sığacık with easy road access.
5OBI 7.5+
Akçakese Beach
Şile, Turkey
A village-backed Şile beach with a quieter local-favorite feel.
6OBI 7.5+
Akçalı Beach
Arsuz, Turkey
Quiet Arsuz-side beach village with a more natural shore profile.
Akkum Beach
Seferihisar, Turkey
Popular Sığacık beach close to Teos and Seferihisar’s main coastal stay area.
8OBI 7.5+
Akyarlar Beach
Bodrum, Turkey
South Bodrum beach with shallow clear water and views toward Kos.
9OBI 7.5+
Albatros Beach
Büyükçekmece, Turkey
A known Büyükçekmece sandy beach pocket with strong local recognition.
10OBI 7.5+
Altınköy Beach
Urla, Turkey
One of Urla’s best-known sandy swimming beaches.
Anadolu Feneri Beach
Beykoz, Turkey
A small scenic Bosphorus-mouth beach area useful for coastal discovery depth.
Ardıç Beach Karaburun
Karaburun, Turkey
Quiet pebble beach with clean water on the Karaburun peninsula
13OBI 7.5+
Arsuz Beach
Arsuz, Turkey
Hatay’s best-known resort-town beach with cafés, hotels, and easy access.
Aspat Beach
Bodrum, Turkey
Sheltered south Bodrum bay beneath Aspat hill, quieter than headline beaches.
15OBI 7.5+
Azmak Beach
Seferihisar, Turkey
Local Ürkmez-area beach that supports complete Seferihisar coverage.
Bademli Beach
Dikili, Turkey
Caribbean-like waters in North Aegean
17OBI 7.5+
Bagla Beach
Bodrum, Turkey
Quiet sandy bay near Akyarlar
18OBI 7.5+
Bitez Beach
Bodrum, Turkey
Classic Bodrum bay beach popular for swimming, beach clubs, and easy access.
19OBI 7.5+
Bodrum Beach Karaburun
Karaburun, Turkey
Clear-water pebble beach close to Karaburun town center
20OBI 7.5+
Burç Beach
Sarıyer, Turkey
A major Kilyos beach club known for watersports, events, and broad sandy frontage.
21OBI 7.5+
Burnaz Beach
Erzin, Turkey
Broad beach near Erzin and a practical stop on Hatay’s northern shoreline.
Butterfly Valley Beach
Faralya, Turkey
A cliff-framed beach and valley reached mainly by boat from Ölüdeniz.
Büyükada Nakibey Beach
Adalar, Turkey
A long-running Büyükada swimming beach and one of the Princes’ Islands must-have entries.
24OBI 7.5+
Büyükada Yörükali Beach
Adalar, Turkey
A key Büyükada beach zone with a resort-style island swimming experience.
25OBI 7.5+
Büyükçekmece Beach
Büyükçekmece, Turkey
A broad western Marmara beach promenade zone serving Istanbul’s outer suburbs.