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Index:<\/strong>
Getting started: A few things to know about Erikli\u2019s beaches<\/a>
Where is Erikli?<\/a>
How to get to Erikli?<\/a>
When is the best time to visit Erikli?<\/a>
Erikli beaches and coves<\/a>
Which beach is right for you?<\/a>
Where to stay in Erikli?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting started: A few things to know about Erikli\u2019s beaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Erikli is a seaside town in Edirne\u2019s Ke\u015fan district, with its public beach located roughly 2.5 kilometers from the town center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The drive from \u0130stanbul takes around three hours, making Erikli a convenient choice for a weekend escape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The area offers more than one beach. Nearby destinations, including Mecidiye Beach, Italian Bay, Uzunkum, Dani\u015fment, and Yayla, provide options for different types of holidays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The swimming season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with July and August weekends bringing the largest crowds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Where is Erikli?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    A drone photo of a coastal settlement along the Gulf of Saros<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Erikli is a coastal settlement in Edirne\u2019s Ke\u015fan district, on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros, opposite the Gallipoli Peninsula. It lies approximately 40 kilometers from central Ke\u015fan and 120 kilometers from Edirne city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The area began attracting campers in the 1960s and has since grown into one of Thrace\u2019s best-known holiday destinations. Its main attractions are the clean waters maintained by the Gulf of Saros\u2019 currents, its wide sandy shoreline, and its easy access from \u0130stanbul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n