10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Türkiye

Türkiye is one of the best beach destinations on the continent (or both continents, as it technically straddles both Asia andEurope).

If you are a beach lover, this part of the world will surely impress you. But what are the 10 most beautiful beaches in Türkiye? Here is a list of the best.

10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Türkiye

Oludeniz Beach - Türkiye

It is right to start your tour from the most famous beach in Türkiye, which is Oludeniz Beach.

This beach is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Calm waters surrounded by long and very attractive sandy beaches.

There is also a small resort of the same name, backed by pine-covered Mount Babadag.

For an exciting day out, you can jump from the top and fly a paraglider, landing on the wide beach below.

Oludeniz Beach

Butterfly Valley Beach - Türkiye

Butterfly Valley Beach is certainly the most unique beach in Türkiye, and it is named after the hundreds of species of butterflies that inhabit it.

Butterfly Valley is a nature reserve, and it is also difficult to access, as it can only be reached by boat or hiking.

Thanks to this, it has become a popular place for ecotourism, and going there by boat is certainly one of the most beautiful things you can do in the Mediterranean.

Butterfly Valley Beach

Cirali Beach, Olympos - Türkiye

The rugged mountainous nature of this coast means that many beaches and coves are difficult to access (hence the popularity of yacht trips).

Olympos is home to some beautiful ancient ruins and excellent accommodation.

It is also the perfect place with its beautiful beach to get away from the toxins, noise and crowds of the cities.

Serali Beach, Olympos

Patara Beach - Türkiye

Patara is 11 miles long, if you like wide, sandy, crowd-free beaches, then you will find your paradise in Patara.

The reason it has not succumbed to development is because of the protected loggerhead turtles that lay their eggs on the beach.

The ruins of the ancient city of Patara are also scattered behind the sand dunes.

The wonderful Patara Beach

Cleopatra Beach

This highly organized beach in Alanya, known for its white sand and turquoise waters, is probably the best (and most popular) city beach in Türkiye.

Legend has it that this 2.5-kilometre-long beach in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains was enjoyed by Antony and Cleopatra, who brought its sand themselves from the desert.

Cleopatra Beach

Capac

It is another beautiful secluded bay, not far from Butterfly Valley, but it is not visited by as many tourists as the previous one, and thus remains a quiet place visited only by locals.

Kabak is a place where you will enjoy and not want to leave, especially if you love nature, yoga, camping and hiking.

Unlike Butterfly Valley, there is an access road and few places to stay.

Kabak Beach

Caputas

It is the legendary bay located near Kalkan, dotted with Turkish sailboats anchored waiting for their customers.

Unlike other beaches along the coast that form at the mouth of a steep strait, Kaputas is not fully explored.

During peak season, you will find it packed with tourists and locals alike.

Kaputas Beach

Iztuzu

Also known as Turtle Beach, this is another place that benefits from being a nature reserve thanks to the turtles that inhabit it.

The area is unusual as a freshwater delta, isolated from the sea by a long 4.5 km sand isthmus, providing a natural paradise for wildlife.

The beach is closed at night to protect the turtles, and the use of umbrellas is prohibited in the nesting area.

Iztuzu

Konyaalti

If you want to stretch out on the beach, Konyaalti Beach is your ideal destination, one of the urban beaches in Antalya.

It's another wide sandy beach that proves why the Turkish Riviera is one of the best beach holiday destinations in the Mediterranean.

It stretches for miles, is close to the city so you won't get bored, and the Pai Mountains provide a stunning backdrop.

Konyaalti

Ortakent

The charming little resort of Ortakent has it all, full of white buildings and boutique hotels, and there is a nice, well-kept beach of dark golden sand.

It's a great option if you want facilities and water sports but without the huge crowds that some of Bodrum's beaches attract.

Ortakent Beach