Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Beaches and Beach Clubs

Princes' Islands

When the heat and chaos of the city gets too much, head to the Princes’ Islands for a glimpse into life as it was in Istanbul. ...more »

  • Location: Princes Islands
  • Type: Popular Districts

Caddebostan (Beach)

The best of the Anatolian side's Marmara Sea beaches, Caddebostan was recently re-opened to sun seekers. Entry is free and it is conveniently located near to Bagdat Caddesi. ...more »

  • Location: Caddebostan
  • Type: Beaches and Beach Clubs

Galatasaray Islet

This man-made islet in the middle of the Bosphorus is one of the trendiest hang outs for locals in summer.Home to several bars, restaurants and swimming pools, it is a one-of-a-kind recreation centre. ...more »

  • Location: Kurucesme
  • Type: Beaches and Beach Clubs

Uzunya Beach and Restaurant

Uzunya Beach Club in Kilyos offers a beautiful beach, restaurant cafe and camping facilities. This relaxed establishment has pretty wicker beach umbrellas set out on the beach and grass. ...more »

  • Location: Kilyos
  • Type: Beaches and Beach Clubs
  • Tel: +90-212-2040733

Solar Beach Club

Solar Beach Club is spread over an area of 30,000m2 and has a 1km long stretch of beach. The Club is one of the largest of its kind in Turkey and draws large crowds of locals. ...more »

  • Location: Kilyos
  • Type: Beaches and Beach Clubs
  • Tel: +90-212-2012086

Golden Beach Club

Golden Beach is situated in Rumelifeneri, where the Sea of Marmara and Black Sea meet. This popular beach club offers a wide range of leisure facilities and dining and drinking options. ...more »

  • Location: Sariyer
  • Type: Beaches and Beach Clubs
  • Tel: +90-212-3255583

Burc Beach Club

Burc Beach Club is situated on a 1km long sandy strip on the beautiful Black Sea coast in Kilyos. This popular beach club belongs to Istanbul’s Bogazici University’s Alumni association. ...more »

  • Location: Kilyos
  • Type: Beaches and Beach Clubs
  • Tel: +90-212-3595800

Sile

Located about an hour's drive from Istanbul on the Asian side of the Black Sea coast, Sile is one of the most popular summertime vacation spots for Istanbullus. ...more »

  • Location: Sile
  • Type: Regional Attractions

Naki Bey Beach

Naki Bey Beach Club has been open since 1984. This family business on Buyukada on the Princes Islands offers a range of facilities in addition to its beautiful beach. ...more »

  • Location: Princes Islands
  • Type: Beaches and Beach Clubs
  • Tel: +90-216-3824501

Dalia Beach and Club

Dalia Beach Club was founded in 2002 in Kilyos on the Turkish Black Sea coast with the aim to bring the "Mediterranean atmosphere to the people in the Black Sea." ...more »

  • Location: Sariyer
  • Type: Beaches and Beach Clubs
  • Tel: +90-212-2040169

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Our Local Experts say:

When the heat rises in Istanbul, one of the best places to be is at the beach. The Marmara and Black seas are home to several attractive beaches and beach clubs.

There are a scattering of free public beaches as well as private beach clubs. Public beaches are a popular place to enjoy summer picnics and barbecues while beach clubs provide a range of facilities for recreation and relaxation such as umbrellas and loungers, places to eat and drink and activities for the whole family.

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