Bayram may be over but our need for the sun and the sea is still ripe. So how do we quench our desire for a quick swim in blue waters without leaving the city? The answer is simple: head to Kilyos or Şile.
Here are the best beaches in Istanbul:
BURCBeach
Owned and operated by Boğaziçi University’s Alumni Association, BURCBeach is no college-level Istanbul beach. It’s adult-friendly, family-friendly, calm, and uncomplicated. Sunbathe while lounging on comfy pillows or hide under the shade of umbrellas while reading your book. If you want to get active, take your pick from beach volley, kite boarding, and wind surfing. Daily shuttles are available to and from Beşiktaş, Zincirlikuyu, Yeni Levent and Hacıosman. Call 0533 580 27 26 to reserve a spot and click here to view the timetable.
Babylon Kilyos
Music lovers meet in Babylon Kilyos’ beach during the summer. Take your place by the sand or the grass, and enjoy the water while listening to Babylon’s hand-picked music. Check out Babylon’s events here to see if anything is happening at the beach before you go.
Suma Beach
Djs get behind the deck at around 19:00 and the music doesn’t stop until late at night on most days. Sun, sea, sand, grass, yoga, workshops, music, food. Whatever you want while you’re at the beach comes here in a super cool package. Click here to see upcoming events and check their shuttle schedule. (you can see our previous article on Suma Beach here)
Aquabeach
Instead of making the journey all the way to Kilyos, those on the Asian Side can enjoy a similar beach experience in Şile. Aquabeach has everything you need from sun lounges with umbrellas on its sandy beach to DJ performances and cocktails. If you want to have some fun while at the beach, head on a weekend and stay until the afternoon when the DJs take over.
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Burç Beach
Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Sarıtepe Kampüsü, Gümüşdere Mevkii, Kilyos – (0212) 359 58 00, ext 157, 119 or 137
Babylon Kilyos
Demirci Köy Mevkii, Kilyos Yolu, Kum Köy, İstanbul – (0212) 377 03 30
Suma Beach
Boğaziçi Kampüs Yolu No:1/A, Sarıyer – (0530) 897 4370
Aquabeach
Balibey Mah. Ağlayankaya Cad.Uzunkum Plajı No:2, Şile – (0216) 711 02 98
Bu plajlar gerçekten muhteşem gözüküyor, bizlere böyle bir liste sunduğunuz için sizlere ne kadar teşekkür etsek azdır, aralarında 1-2 tanesine gittim ama diğerlerinden haberim bile yoktu, sayenizde artık onları da öğrendim ve gidip güzelliklerine bakabilirim, şu sıralar gittiğim sarıyer altınkum kadınlar plajına ve sitesi olan http://kadinlarplajiservisi.com/ alternatif yerler arıyorum umarım bulabilirim çünkü artık değişik yerler keşfetmek istiyorum. Lütfen bu şekilde bizlere bu civardaki güzel plajları önermeye devam edin.