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Beaches and coves of Istanbul

The 80 beaches and coves of Istanbul, Turkey, as recorded in Cala, grouped into 15 areas. Open an area for its own page; today's wind, sea temperature and shelter are in the Cala app.

Records last updated: September 18, 2026

  • Sandy: 30
  • Free entry: 6

Which areas of Istanbul have beaches?

According to Cala's records, the beaches and coves of Istanbul are in: Adalar (15), Arnavutköy (3), Avcılar (1), Bakırköy (4), Beykoz (3), Beylikdüzü (1), Büyükçekmece (6), Çatalca (6), Eyüpsultan (1), Kadıköy (3), Küçükçekmece (1), Sarıyer (8), Silivri (14), Şile (13), Tuzla (1).

Are there free beaches in Istanbul?

Yes. Free-entry beaches on record include Kınalıada Halk Plajı, Kumburgaz Kumsal, Bostancı Halk Plajı, Mavi Yelken Plajı and Yalıkent Tatil Sitesi.

Which beaches in Istanbul are sandy?

Sandy beaches on record include Aya Nikola Halk Plajı, Denizköşkler Sahili, Florya Güneş Plajı, Florya Kumsalı and Güneş Plajı.

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