İstanbul Beaches

In the north, the Black Sea beaches of Şile, Sarıyer and Arnavutköy, and in the south, the Silivri shores and the Adalar (Burgazada, Büyükada) are the most popular areas. You can filter the list of İstanbul beaches on Obania by district to pick the spot that suits you best.

Water quality varies by area and season; Black Sea coasts facing the open sea, such as Şile, and the waters around the Adalar are often preferred for swimming. For the current situation, it's worth checking the information on the listing detail page and the visitor reviews.

İstanbul has both free public beaches and privately operated beaches. Fee policies vary by season and area; up-to-date information can be found in the relevant listing details.

Black Sea coasts such as Şile and Sarıyer can be cooler and wavier; Marmara coasts such as Silivri and the Adalar are generally calmer. Wave lovers head north, while those looking for calm seas prefer the southern coasts.

There are swimming spots along the shores of Burgazada and Büyükada; the islands are also a good choice for those who want to combine the sea with nature walks. You can filter all the options on the Adalar from the list on this page.