Antalya's main city beach stretches for 7km of blue-flag certified pebble and sand beach with the dramatic backdrop of the Taurus Mountains. The beach is backed by Konyaaltı Beachpark with numerous restaurants, cafes, and water sports facilities.
Konyaaltı Beach extends for approximately seven kilometers along the western shore of Antalya, running from the base of the city's dramatic coastal cliffs to the western edge of the metropolitan area. The beach is backed by the Beachpark, a landscaped promenade with restaurants, cafes, cycling paths, and a large open-air amphitheater that hosts events through the summer season. The surface is a mixture of pebble and coarser sand, typical of Turkey's western Mediterranean shore, while the water transitions from turquoise shallows to a deep blue that contrasts dramatically with the grey-white limestone of the Taurus Mountains rising immediately inland. The beach carries Blue Flag certification for water quality and facilities, and is one of the cleanest and most organized urban beaches in the region. The western end, nearest the cliffs and furthest from the city center, tends to be quieter and is accessible by a coastal path that winds below the cliffs. Water sports operators along the beach offer jet skiing, parasailing, and paddleboarding. Sunbed and umbrella rental is available in the organized sections, but free public areas exist throughout the beach's length where visitors can set up without paying. The Beachpark is a hub for evening activity, with restaurants and bars active into the night even outside the beach season. During summer weekends the beach becomes very busy, particularly in the sections nearest to the city; arriving before 9 AM secures a good position before the peak crowds.
Good to know
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Best time
- morning
- Best for
- beach lovers, families, swimmers
Location
Konyaaltı Sahili, Konyaaltı, Antalya
36.8707, 30.6428 View on map
Highlights
- Seven kilometers of Blue Flag-certified beach with the Taurus Mountains as a dramatic inland backdrop
- Beachpark promenade with cafes, restaurants, cycling paths, and amphitheater directly behind the beach
- Dramatic coastal cliffs at the western end accessible via a scenic clifftop walking path
- Wide range of water sports including jet skiing, parasailing, and paddleboarding
- Both free public sections and organized paid sunbed areas along the full beach length
Tips for visiting
- Paid sunbed areas and free public sections
- Less crowded on weekdays
- Beautiful sunset views
When to visit
Early morning from 7 to 9 AM is ideal in summer for securing a spot and swimming before the day heats up. May to June and September to October offer warm water and comfortable air temperatures with significantly smaller crowds than July and August.
Accessibility
The Beachpark promenade behind the beach is paved and wheelchair-accessible with ramps at regular intervals. Beach access itself is more challenging due to the pebble surface, and most of the beach has no formal accessibility infrastructure. Some organized beach sections have mat pathways to the waterline.
Frequently asked questions
Is Konyaaltı Beach free to access?
Public sections of the beach are free to access. Organized sections with sunbeds and umbrellas charge a daily rental fee per sunbed, typically between 100 and 300 Turkish lira depending on the location and season.
How crowded does Konyaaltı Beach get?
The beach is very busy on summer weekends, particularly in July and August. Weekday mornings before 10 AM offer the most space. The western end near the cliffs is consistently quieter than the eastern sections closer to the city.
Can visitors walk the cliffs above Konyaaltı Beach?
Yes, a clifftop walking path follows the headland at the western end of the beach, offering views down to the shore and out to sea. The path requires some care on the uneven sections but is manageable for most visitors.