Beaches

Antalya has plenty of beaches from tourist favorites to more local beaches with historic ruins and a relaxed vibe. In the south coasts there is a beach for every type of person.  Whatever you’re looking for, Antalya’s best beaches offer something for every traveler. 

Çıralı

is certainly one of Antalya’s most beautiful beaches with a historic twist. The lovely beach is usually filled with locals. You’ll love Çıralı because of its natural beauty and its down-to-earth vibe without the big resorts for which Antalya is known for. 

Konyaaltı

is located between the cliffs and the Beydağları mountains, which means it’s absolutely stunning. Here, you’ll find plenty of space since the beach stretches out for miles, which means you’ll always have your own space of sand to lie on in the sun.  

Phaselis

Also known as the Turquoise Coast. You’ll need to rent a car to really discover all the amazing spots along this stretch. The ruins of Phaselis, an ancient Greek and Roman city, are divided into three small bays, where you can swim in its extremely clear water. A must to see for the beach lovers.  

Lara Beach

If you’re fan of beautiful fine sand, then Lara Beach is the perfect place for a whole day of relaxing on the beach.  With around 450 acres of land, this beach also has its fair share of beach clubs, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs, which means this beach is not the place for solitude but for entertainment by the water’s edge. Here, you can also get active with activities like beach volleyball and water sports. 

Patara Beach 

Even though Patara is a few hours away from Antalya’s city centre by car, it is definitely worth a mention since it’s one of the region’s most beautiful beaches. We’re talking about 18 km of white sand where the dark blue waves come crashing in endlessly. This beach also has a protected area for caretta-caretta turtles, who come here to lay their eggs.  The caretta caretta sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world. They lay their eggs only on certain beaches and they breed in between first of May and October first. They lay around 100 eggs in each nest during a breeding season. They hide their eggs under the sand and return back to the sea. Female caretta turtles reach adulthood when they turn around 25-30 years old and then they start finding the beaches to breed. The baby turtles hactches out after around two months.   

Kaputas Beach

After walking down a flight of stairs from the main road, you’ll be inspired by the azure waters and golden sand of Kaputaş. This beach is largely untouched (except for sunbeds and umbrellas that are laid out in the summer) so make sure to bring your own food and drink. 

Kabak Beach

A favorite of the bohemian crowd. Kabak’s natural beauty draws crowds who appreciate the serenity of simplicity.