Best Beaches In & Near Antalya
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1. Konyaalti Beach
© Ig0rZh Travel time from Antalya: approx 0.5 hrs
Set in the city of Antalya, Konyaalti Beach is on the Mediterranean Coast on the west side of the town centre. It is a Blue Flag beach, so you know that the water is clean and safe for swimming, and there are no shortage of amenities close to hand.
The beach itself doesn't have the softest sand in the world, in fact it is a little pebbly, however this helps… read more »
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2. Phaselis Beach
© Tatiana Popova Travel time from Antalya: approx 1 hr
Set on the aptly named Turquoise Coast and backed by pine covered mountain slopes are the three little sheltered bays which make up Phaselis beach. This area between Kemer and Olimpos is part of a protected national park and the scenery is everything you would expect. The beaches at Phaselis are a welcome relief from the somewhat overdeveloped package resorts along this stretch of coast. There is a distinctly peaceful… read more »
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3. Cirali Beach
Alex Bellink Travel time from Antalya: approx 1 hr
Çıralı Beach is something of a hidden gem. Tucked away to the south of Antalya this near pristine beach has something to offer everyone from nature lovers to history buffs.
The long pebble and sand beach at Cirali is backed by lush green mountains that rise up from a level plain that is studded with palm trees, olive groves and a few red-roofed villas. There are also a number of quality… read more »
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4. Side Beach
© 123RF Travel time from Antalya: approx 1 hr
Side was once a little fishing village with a rich and ancient heritage. Pronounced "sea-day", which incidentally translates as pomegranate, Side exists on the site of what was an ancient Pamphylian city. The old town is set on a headland with ancient walls; beaches stretch out in both directions and the area is home to a wealth of archealogical treasures.
Things have moved on a little since the halcyon days of… read more »
