Best Beaches in Turkey: The Ultimate Turquoise Coast Guide
From Ölüdeniz to Patara — the 10 best beaches along Turkey's Turquoise Coast, with what to expect, when to visit, and how to get there.
Turkey has more than 8,000 km of coastline, and the southwestern stretch — known as the Turquoise Coast — is one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. Here are the 10 best beaches. 1. Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) The most famous Turkish beach. A calm lagoon protected from the open sea, surrounded by pine covered mountains. Paragliders launch from Babadağ above. Best for : families, photographers, paragliding enthusiasts. 2. Patara At 18 km long, Patara is one of the Mediterranean''s longest beaches. Backed by ancient Lycian ruins and dunes. Protected nesting site for loggerhead turtles. Best for : solitude, history lovers, sunset. 3. Kaputaş A tiny cove between cliffs, accessible by 187 steps down from the road between Kaş and Kalkan. Impossibly turquoise water. Best for : photos, dramatic…
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