14 Best Beaches in Antalya: A Complete Guide

Antalya is a popular destination for sun seekers and beach enthusiasts. From the white sand and crystal-clear water of Konyaalti Beach to Lara Beach on the Mediterranean coast, these are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world that offer something special for everyone.

In this article, we discover 14 beaches you should see in Antalya!

14 Best Beaches in Antalya

About Beaches in Antalya

Antalya is a favorite destination for tourists looking for a sunny, beachy getaway. It offers numerous beaches where visitors can swim, sunbathe and even sail. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Antalya!

There are many beaches in Antalya where people can have a pleasant time. Some of these beaches, called Blue Flag Beaches, have been recognized as meeting certain environmental standards. Konyaaltı Beach is also one of the Blue Flag beaches and offers a wonderful experience for those who visit Antalya. Another Blue Flag Beach worth seeing in Antalya is Lara Beach.

14 Best Beaches in Antalya

Konyaalti Beach

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Konyaalti Beach is a destination for people who want to have an active and interesting holiday. It is located just south of the Mediterranean coast in Turkey, where you can explore magnificent beaches on foot or by boat. Konyaaltı offers you activities such as fishing, surfing, sunbathing and more!

Lara Beach

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There are countless activities to have a pleasant time at Antalya Lara Beach. You can go swimming, ride a jet ski, or try parasailing from the shore while enjoying the magnificent view of the Mediterranean Sea.

Damlataş Beach

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Damlataş beach has magnificent views of the Mediterranean and warm waters that are perfect for swimming. Damlataş Beach is a great place for you if you are looking for a long stretch of beautiful sand to spend time.

Cleopatra Beach

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Cleopatra Beach is another Blue Flag beach that is great for those who want to enjoy the heat of Antalya. The beach has a long sandy shoreline that is perfect for swimming and allows you to see magnificent views of Antalya.

Olympos Beach

Olympos Beach is a Blue Flag beach with beautiful views of Antalya’s mountains and countryside. There are many activities available at the beach, including horseback riding, cycling, scuba diving and even camping on the sand!

Adrasan Bay

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Adrasan Bay is a blue flag beach perfect for families with children. Adrasan Bay has a lot of shallow water and is the only beach in Antalya where you can swim during the day without getting sunburned.

Pirate Bay

Pirate Bay, also known as Pirate Bay, is a blue-flag beach that offers many activities for those who want to enjoy the sun and coastal views. The waters of Antalya Pirate Bay are great for swimming or snorkeling!

Besides, it is a perfect place for camping. Other enjoyable activities at Pirate Bay include forest hiking.

Phaselis Beach

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Phaselis Beach is a blue-flag beach offering beautiful views of Turkey’s coastline. It has some great places for people to picnic and enjoy the sun, but it also has shallow waters perfect for swimming in Antalya’s sea.

Kemer Beach

Kemer Beach is a blue flag beach in Antalya offering stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the beautiful town of Kemer. This beach is for those who want to enjoy time on the sand and watch magnificent views.

Cirali Beach

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Çıralı Beach is another blue flag beach that is perfect for people who enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere.

Cirali Beach’s water varies from cold to hot, so it’s perfect for everyone! It also has beautiful views of Turkey and a great place to take photos next to Antalya’s famous sand dunes.

Maden (Mine) (Atbükü) Bay

Another natural and tranquil beach, Maden Bay is a perfect spot for campers with its crystal clear water. The name “Mine” means quarry or mine in Turkish. It takes its name from the mines that once emerged from this area. It offers peace to visitors who want to escape from civilization, as well as to travelers who seek to walk to Olympos on the Lycian Way in two hours.

Mermerli Beach

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Mermerli Beach is a blue flag beach with clear and shallow waters that are perfect for swimming. It has a long sandy coastline that is perfect for walking. But it also offers activities like horseback riding and mountain biking!

Örnekköy Beach

Örnekköy Beach is another beach just outside the city center. Located in the Lara Region, Örnekköy is a quiet bay where city residents go during the summer months.

Evrenseki Beach

Evrenseki Beach is a blue flag beach that offers endless opportunities for adventure seekers! Visitors can enjoy views of water, sand and shore. There are also plenty of activities to keep visitors busy during their visit, be it tennis, cycling or horse riding. Fishing enthusiasts will also love taking in the views while trying this popular activity!

Swimming Season in Antalya

The best time to swim in Antalya is June, July or August. Water temperature in Antalya generally varies between 35 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius.

Best Hotels in Antalya

Sealife Lounge Hotel

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Sealife Lounge Hotel is located on an important commercial street, just a 5-minute walk from Konyaalti Beach and 4 km from Antalya Museum.

Located 19 km from the airport, Sealife Hotel’s stylish rooms feature Wi-Fi, a large-screen TV, a safe and a mini fridge with a kettle and a balcony.

Holiday Inn Antalya – Lara

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Lara Beach is just a 15-minute walk from Holiday Inn Antalya – Lara hotel. TerraCity Shopping Center can be reached in 15 minutes by car. There is free parking nearby and you can reach the beach in just 15 minutes.

You can reach the ruins of Roman city gates and ruined Roman castles in the winding streets of Kaleiçi Old Town, a 30-minute drive from the hotel.

Antalya Archaeological Museum contains artifacts showing the history of the city, such as Byzantine mosaics. Düden Waterfall, which flows from the cliffs into the Mediterranean, is surrounded by a park just a ten-minute drive from the hotel.

Business-minded guests can host events for up to 120 people in the hotel’s three flexible meeting spaces. The computers and AV equipment are state-of-the-art, so presentations will go off without a hitch. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

You can relax with a swim in the pool, a workout in the gym, or relaxing on the lobby bar’s ocean-view terrace, then enjoy international cuisine at the restaurant. Pamper yourself with a relaxing sauna, steam bath or massage, or order room service throughout the day.

Lara Hotel

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Lara Hotel wants to help you see the most colorful dreams in Antalya’s turquoise waters and Mediterranean sun.

Terra City Shopping Center is 11 km from the airport and 12 km from Anfaş Expo Center.

Antalya Beach Entrance Fees

Although no ticket or fee is required for Antalya beaches, some events and activities may be charged at certain times of the year.

Antalya beaches on the map

You can see the 14 best beaches of Antalya on the map below:

Abdullah Habib
Abdullah Habib

Merhaba! I'm Abdullah Habib. In this article, I share the essence of my 7-year journey in Turkey - as an expat and foreign student. With a heart full of stories and a mind rich with insights from my experiences, I've written this piece just for you. So, without further ado, sit back, relax, and enjoy the read!

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