Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Atakent Beach
Popular residential-coast beach zone between central Atakum and Kurupelit.
Atakum Beach
Samsun’s signature city beach promenade and the most searched beach zone in the province.
Çatalçam Beach
Quieter western Atakum beach area with a more local feel than the city promenade.
Fener Beach
Accessible city-side beach area near Samsun’s central coastal recreation zone.
Güzelyalı Beach
A popular Atakum-area sandy beach with strong local recognition and easy urban access.
İncesu Beach
Lower-profile western Atakum beach useful for filling genuine local coverage.
İnci Beach
Well-known Blue Flag-style beach area on Samsun’s western urban coast.
Körfez Beach
Locally popular beach segment on the Atakum coast, separate from Güzelyalı and İnci.
Kurupelit Beach
Well-used beach around Kurupelit, serving the western Atakum residential and university zone.
Omtel Beach
Recognized resort-style beach area west of Atakum, useful for hotel and leisure searches.
Taflan Beach
Recognized local beach village area on the west side of greater Samsun.
Atakum sits in Samsun Province, Turkey and is home to 11 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Atakum or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
