Karaburun and Urla Beaches – Top 8 Beaches and Bays
Karaburun is one of the preferred touristic places for holiday in Izmir. There are more than 20 beaches and coves in Karaburun. It is one of the best places to take in the sun and the sea. Blue flag beaches are clear and clean. 8 best beaches and coves in Karaburun. The best beaches here are Ayibaligi Bay and İncirlikoy.
Beaches and Bays in Karaburun
Ayibaligi Bay (Ayı Balığı Koyu). Which is one of the 5 cleanest bays within the borders of Izmir, is located in the Mordogan town of Karaburun. This is a very popular beach in the Mordogan resort of Karaburun. The endangered Mediterranean Monk Seals used to stop by the rocks to rest years ago.
One of the bluest corners of İzmir with its turquoise colored water. But let me warn you, sea water is a little cold here. Since this is one of the well-known beaches in Izmir, you can easily find everything you need.
Incirlikoy Beach (İncirlikoy). In Incirlikoy, which is among the top 10 blue beaches of Turkey, you can watch the colorful fishes at 10-15 meters deep, even without wearing goggles. This small, lovely bay is only 30 meters long. Since the area where you can swim is not very big, you can have a more enjoyable day if you go on weekdays. Apart from its clean sandy beach, İncirlikoy stands out as one of the most beautiful public beaches of Karaburun with its grass area. Incirlikoy, which is suitable for families with children and young people, also has the opportunity to rent a cafeteria, shower, changing cabin, toilet, sun loungers and umbrellas for visitors.
Karaburun Bodrum Beach (Karaburun Bodrum Plajı). The length of the beach is 200 meters. The beach is small stone and sandy. There are small stones at the bottom of the sea, which is clean and clear as an aquarium. If you wish, you can choose sea shoes. You can enjoy the sun and the sea at Bodrum Beach and benefit from the cafes and restaurants in the surrounding area. There is no entrance fee to the beach and there are free sun loungers and parasols belonging to the municipality on the beach. There are also private businesses here.
Boyabagi Bay (Boyabağı Koyu). The bay, which is not very crowded even in summer, is stony up to 3 meters of the sea, and the next part is fine sand grained. Boyabagi Bay, which is a shallow area, is not very windy as it is sheltered. In the bay, which is especially preferred by families with children, you can take advantage of the cafes in the vicinity for your needs such as toilets, food and drink.
Kocakum Beach (Kocakum Plajı). It is a free public beach in Karaburun. There are paid places in this beach area. The beach is a mixture of pebbles and sand, the sea is clean, cool and slightly wavy. The options at the free beach are few. But you can find all your needs in the paid section. They have toilets and showers, and there are cafes around.
Manal Bay (Manal Koyu). The beach is small and pebbly, but the sea is very beautiful, shallow and warm. Also, there are no waves in the sea. It is one of the best beaches for families with children. Here you can easily find all your needs.
Izmir Urla Beaches
Izmir Urla district is very close to Karaburun.
Kumdenizi Beach (Kum Denizi Plajı). It is one of the free public beaches. This beach, which is one of the blue flag beaches of Urla, has a water park. In addition, it is spread over a very large area where there are walking and cycling paths, eating or drinking areas and green areas. The water of the Kumdenizi beach is very cold. In addition, because the beach is clean, it is visited by many local or foreign tourists every year.
Altinkoy Beach (Altınköy Plajı). It has an impressive nature with its turquoise sea and surrounding rocky and forested areas. It is the most beautiful beach in Urla with its golden sands on its 180 meter long beach.
