Patara Beach
At 12 kilometers in length, sandy Patara Beach has grown in popularity since 2020, declared the Year of Patara by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. About 45 kilometers from Kaş, in the Antalya province, the dunes of Patara are so striking that the area was used as a film set: the desert scenes in the famous Tosun Pasha movie, starring Kemal Sunal and Şener Şen, were shot here.
Patara is also a spawning area for the Caretta (loggerhead) turtles. Therefore, it is useful to check on entrance and exit times before visiting.
The Patara and Xanthos Ancient Cities are a short drive from Patara Beach.
Kaputaş Beach
Set between Kaş and Kalkan, in Antalya, Kaputaş Beach lies at the mouth of a canyon. Its distinctive silhouette is often seen in advertisements and promotional films about Türkiye. Kaputaş Beach is accessed via a 187-step staircase, which also offers great photo opportunities. Among Kaputaş’ unique characteristics are its water: spring water flows from the mountains and mingles with sea water underground, ensuring that the waters of Kaputaş Beach remain cool and refreshing. If you enjoy cold-water swimming, a visit to Kaputaş Beach will be a treat! Close to Kaputaş is the otherworldly Blue Cave, accessible only by sea.
İztuzu Beach
Set in Dalyan, Muğla, İztuzu Beach was selected the best open area in Europe by The Times in 2008, the best beach in Europe by Zoover and Meteovista in 2011, and the 7th best beach in Europe by TripAdvisor in 2013. İztuzu Beach, a 4.5 kilometer-long crescent of golden sand, is most certainly among the Mediterranean’s most beautiful beaches.
İztuzu is also a prominent spawning ground for the Caretta sea turtles – in fact, the beach is commonly known as ‘Turtle Beach’ – which have been under protection in this area since 1988. To avoid disturbing the turtles, the beach is closed between 20:00 and 08:00, and it is forbidden to make noise or turn on lights in the area.
Cleopatra Beach
Cleopatra Beach is a magnificent two-kilometer-long Mediterranean beach located in the Alanya district of Antalya, to the west of the historical peninsula. It is named for the legendary Egyptian queen, who is believed to have enjoyed the area with the Roman general, Mark Antony. Wide and sandy, golden Cleopatra Beach draws hundreds of thousands of tourists annually for sea-sand-sun holidays along its shallow, clear sea.
Snorkeling and paragliding, along with jet ski and pedalo activities, are quite popular on Cleopatra Beach, with a number of companies providing rental equipment. We also recommend a visit to the nearby Damlataş Cave and the Blue Flag Damlataş Beach.
Belcekız Beach
Belcekiz Beach, set in jewel-like Ölüdeniz in the Fethiye district of Muğla, is an iconic Mediterranean beach – sandy and wide, featuring a turquoise sea and a legendary view.
The views attract paragliders; paragliding is especially popular here, with companies providing facilities for routes that start from Babadağ and end in Ölüdeniz.
Within a short drive from Belcekız Beach are Hisarönü Town, Butterfly Valley, Kıdrak Bay, Paspatur Bazaar, Arsada Ancient City and Telmessos Ancient City.
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