10 Best Beaches in Antalya

Konyaaltı Beach (Konyaaltı Plaji) is a stunning beach on the western edge of the city where you'll find soft sands, activities and a mountainous backdrop. As one of the city's main beaches, it can get quite busy during the high season, so plan your trip accordingly.

While the sand and surf are plenty satisfying here, you'll also find a beach park and water park in the area in addition to cafes and bars. The beach is protected by lifeguards, so you can find fun here with peace of mind. It's located just a few miles west of the city centre.

Moonlight Beach is a welcoming beach that's part of the larger Moonlight Park area, which boasts stunning green spaces and soft sands in a singular location. While the waters of Moonlight Beach are suitable for the whole family to swim, you'll find a public pool in the park as well.

The park area at this beach is well-maintained and designed for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Plenty of sun loungers are available, so it's easy to relax. Given the size of the beach, it's easy to get away from crowds as well. You'll find it all in Kemer, a few miles south of the city cenre.

Mermerli Beach (Mermerli Plajı) in Old City is relatively small but has inviting waters and a beach space packed with umbrellas and sunbeds. Keep in mind that this is a paid beach, so you'll have to cover the entrance fee before you can explore everything it has to offer.

This beach primarily caters to travellers who are looking for a relaxing experience. When you lay in a sunbed here, you can have servers bring you drinks and snacks. The water itself is calm and safe for swimming. You'll find it all tucked away in a cove south of the city centre.

Sarısu Kadınlar Plajı is a women-only beach where you'll find soft sands, gentle waters and convenient facilities to make your visit easy and satisfying. There's a small entry fee for this beach, but once you're in, you can relax and take in the picturesque scenery by the water.

In addition to the beach itself, this attraction also features a playground for kids and several shops. There's even a spa area if you're looking to take your relaxation to the next level. Just remember that this is a women-only space with security that is happy to remind you. It's located a few miles southwest of the city centre.

Evrenseki is a lovely and alluring beach that's relaxing and popular, though certain parts of it are restricted to hotel guests. When you visit this beach, you'll find opportunities for a variety of experiences whether you're alone, with your partner or with the whole family.

Several opportunities for adventures are available at this beach, including water scooters and catamarans, and it's all supervised by a lifeguard during the high season. The beach is located several miles east of Antalya's city centre.

Cirali Beach (Çıralı Plaji) is an isolated, historic natural beach that's the perfect destination for travellers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the more populated areas. The beach itself is calm and serene, offering paradisiacal conditions the whole family can enjoy.

When you visit this beach, you can relax by the shore or take a dip in the water. The waves are calm enough for kids to enjoy a swim as well. Additionally, you'll find some historic sites around this beach, as it was part of the Lycian Empire during the Hellenistic period. It's located several miles south of Antalya proper, past Kemer.

Phaselis is a welcoming beach that's relaxing enough while also putting you close to some fascinating ancient ruins of times long past. When you visit, you'll find remnants from the ancient city of the same name that thrived 2,000 years ago during the reign of the Roman Empire.

A lot of the ruins in the area are well-preserved, including the remains of an aqueduct and a theatre. Much can be seen from the beach itself, so you don't even have to explore that much to see everything it has on offer. You'll find it all several miles south of Antalya, past Kemer.

Lara Beach (Lara Plajı) is a popular spot in town where you can enjoy a traditional beach experience with soft sands and inviting waters. Much of the beach's 6-mile length consists of space for beach chairs and sun umbrellas, but you'll also find snacks and drinks available.

While this beach does have a lot of services available, you'll find vacant areas as well if you have your own gear or just want to enjoy the open sand and sea. The beach itself is a few miles to the east of the city centre on the south side of Kemeragzi.