Beaches In Turkey
From the Black Sea coast to the Aegean coast to the Mediterranean coast, Turkey has some of the best beaches in the world. Oludeniz, Turkey is located where the Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea meet, in the southwest corner of the country.
Oludeniz offers many excursions and activities, including paragliding. For example, Skysports Paragliding offers tandem paragliding opportunities for about 185 Turkish Liras (about $120 USD). The company also offers various courses, such as: beginner paragliding courses, refresher courses, and full pilot license courses. Another popular activity here is snorkeling. The Blue Lagoon in Oludeniz is a popular spot for snorkeling because of its calm waters. There is a lot of marine life to see, making snorkeling and diving popular activities.
Oludeniz has been deemed a "blue flag" beach. The Blue Flag Program's mission is to choose sustainable, clean beaches, based on criteria including safety, water quality, and environmental management. There are over 3,000 blue flag beaches in 41 countries around the world. 140 of those beaches are in Turkey alone, many of them on the Aegean coast near Oludeniz.
Also located on the Aegean coast is Bodrum. Bodrum is much more lively than Oludeniz, and its population almost quadruples in the summer. It is a popular with everyone, including the Turkish elite and foreigners. Bodrum is surrounded with natural wonders, history, and beautiful beaches.
Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a short ride from Bodrum. The site has hot springs and travertines, or terraces of carbonate minerals formed by the flowing water from the springs. These springs and deposits have been around for thousands of years, and the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site recently. The hotels that were built on and around the natural wonder were demolished, and changes were made in order to prevent further damage to the site and to comply with UNESCO standards.
Keep in mind that Bodrum is an expensive place during the high season. It is a popular destination with an infamous nightlife and concerts in the summertime.
Further north on the Black Sea coast, Sinop is a small city that is often overlooked by tourists. July and August are the warmest months in Sinop, otherwise the temperatures are mild in the region. Even during the hottest months of July and August, the Black Sea is usually chilly, but there is a lot to do in the area.
There are many restaurants in Sinop that offer fresh fish daily. Sinop is a small town, and the restaurants and accommodations there have a small town feel, so you will be treated like a local. Hostels and hotels are colorful and designed differently by the local owners.
Trabzon is another city on the Black Sea coast that you can visit by bus from Sinop. It has a unique mix of people due to its history that includes several empires and civilizations. Sinop, Trabzon, and the rest of the Black Sea coast has some beautiful beaches that are not overcrowded, and every city has a unique history to tell.
About the Author
Anil Polat has written many articles about the best beaches in Turkey doing the "difficult" research of visiting each one.
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