Best Beaches in Antalya: Where to Swim
The Antalya coast offers everything from long sandy resort beaches to hidden turquoise coves. Much of the shore near the city is pebble (with very clear water), while the resort areas to the east — Lara, Side and Belek — have the golden sand families love.
Konyaaltı Beach (Antalya)
A long Blue Flag pebble beach with a mountain backdrop, right by the city — bring water shoes for the pebbles.
Lara Beach (Antalya)
Rare golden sand east of the city, lined with themed resorts and ideal for families.
Cleopatra Beach (Alanya)
Fine-sand Blue Flag beach beneath the castle headland, one of the most famous on the coast.
Kaputaş Beach (Kaş)
A small, dazzling turquoise cove at the foot of a gorge between Kaş and Kalkan, reached by a stairway.
Side beaches
Long sandy stretches east and west of the ancient town, with shallow water and full facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Are Antalya's beaches sandy or pebble?
It varies: the city beaches (Konyaaltı) are pebble with clear water, while Lara, Side, Belek and Alanya's Cleopatra Beach are sandy.
Which Antalya beaches have Blue Flags?
Many, including Konyaaltı, Lara and Cleopatra Beach, meeting international standards for water quality and safety.