Turkey is a country that has a rich, cultural heritage that dates back millenia. Tourists have been flocking to Turkey for its golden sandy beaches which line this transcontinental country’s coastlines. On one side of Turkey is the Mediterranean sea and on the other side, the Black sea, both have beautiful beaches and are popular destinations year after year for tourists. Here is a guide to 4 of Turkey’s finest beaches.
Bodrum beach (Photo credit: Catherine Murray)
Gumbet Beach, Bodrum
Gumbet beach is a fantastic little beach in the Bodrum area of Turkey. The Bodrum area is located in the Mugla Province in the Southwestern Aegean region. This beach is very clean and all visitors can have easy access to it. And, as with all beaches in Turkey, you’re not charged for use of umbrellas or sunbeds so its perfect for those who love to soak up the sun or those who like to take a refreshing dip in the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean. This beach is perfect for the whole family and it is within walking distance of the town.
Akliman Beach, Sinop
This Black Sea beach offers those who are unfamiliar with the region a glimpse of pure natural beauty. It has a fantastic white sandy beach with beautiful turquoise water that is fresh and crystal clear, making for some fantastic swimming and the clean sand of the beach is the prefect place to lay out and sunbathe. This beach is located in the town of Sinop, which played a major part in the Crimean War in the mid 19th century, and the town has a monument in the harbor to commemorate the Ottoman sailors that were killed by the Russian empire during the war.
Oludeniz Beach, Fethiye
Oludeniz beach resort is known for its wonderful seawater which is crystal clear and has a beautiful color mix of aquamarine and turquoise. The beach is pebbles but there is a remote and secluded bay with sand on a blue lagoon. The beach of Oludeniz is a certified blue flag beach, which means it has clean water and it is very safe to swim in. Due to its outstanding beauty, Oludeniz is one of the most photographed beaches in the Mediterranean and is constantly rated as one of the top 5 beaches in the world. The family will have a wonderful time exploring the area and will especially enjoy the secluded lagoon that is under the protection of the national nature reserve.
Amasra Sunset (Photo credit: xalphas)
Buyuk Liman Beach, Amasra
The beaches at Amasra are one of the most stunning that Turkey has to offer and Buyuk Liman beach is a jewel set on the northern coast in Amasra in the Bartin province. Overlooking the black sea, Amasra itself is rich in history, with Amasra castle built during Roman times and the Bird’s Rock Road monument dates back to 41 AD. The beach is long with luxuriously soft white sand and beautiful blue water which the family will enjoy. There are many water sports such as water skiing and surfing that can be enjoyed. Amasra has two islands, a big one called Buyuk ada, which translated maeans “Great Island” and a smaller one, Tavsan adasi, which means “Rabbit Island”.
These are just a selection of the wonderful beaches that are on Turkey’s coastlines and many tourists book their vacations to Turkey time and again just so they can soak up the sun, sea, sand and natural beauty of one of these beaches in Turkey.
