Istanbul is surrounded by the Marmara Sea in the South and the Black Sea in the north. Bosphorus divides the city into two parts, European and Asian sides. Plus there is Golden horn which is the part of Bosphorus and it goes even deeper into the city.

The city is surrounded by the sea but there are only a few beaches where you can rent sun beds and umbrellas. Most of them are far from the city center where the sea water is usually cleaner.

Locals can be seen while jumping from the rocks and docks into the fresh waters of Bosphorus in the center but it might not be very convenient and comfortable for tourists to swim or sunbathe in the public areas or even on the public beaches.

That is why I personally do not recommend free public beaches for tourists, families, and couples. Pay a couple Turkish Liras and go to the private beach. You will feel much more secure.

If you are wondering about where to swim in Istanbul? This post will help you a lot.

Here are some of the popular destinations and beach clubs in Kilyos, Florya, Sariyer and Buyukcekmece .

Kilyos Beaches

SOLAR BEACH

Istanbul Solar Beach Prices

Solar Beach prices in 2020 (per person):

Weekdays : 50 TL (Turkish Liras)

Weekends: 100 TL

Children under 7 years old are free of charge.

On special days and holidays weekends prices will apply.

How to Reach Solar Beach

You can use Solar Beach Shuttle Bus from Hacı Osman metro station until the beach.

Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Shuttle Hours

Hacı Osman Metro Station: 09:45

Return: 18:00

Contact : Mr.Ahmet ( Gsm: +90 0533 222 95 53 )

Shuttles are paid and reservation is mandatory.

Weekends (Saturday-Sunday) Shuttle Hours

Hacıosman Metro Station: 9:00 - 10:00

Return: 18:00 - 19:00

By Private Vehicle;

Please Check Solar Beach website for Navigation details

ADDRESS: Solar Beach, Kumkoy Mahallesi Tatlısu Caddesi No /26
Kilyos Sarıyer Istanbul, Turkiye

TEL: +90 212 201 20 86
GSM: +90 533 967 46 71
[email protected]

BURC BEACH

Burc Beach Price List

Weekdays Ticket Fee (Online ): 60 TL

Weekdays Ticket Fee (at the Door) : 65 TL

Weekends Ticket Fee (Online ): 95 TL

Weekends Ticket Fee (at the Door) : 115TL

Website of Burc Beach

TEL :+90 212 359 58 00 Department Ext; 157, 119 or 137

[email protected]

UZUNYA BEACH

Address: Demircikoy - Sarıyer/ ISTANBUL

Tel: +90 (212) 204 07 33

Email: [email protected]

www.uzunya.com

Here is the rest of the list for the beaches of Istanbul, and the numbers of the public buses that pass from these beaches: Hopefully it will answer the question " where to swim in Istanbul ? ".