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Full list of the best beaches in Mersin

Full list of the best beaches in Mersin

June 25, 2023

 

1. TisanPlaji.
The peculiarity of the beach is that the sea is located on both sides. Therefore, even if the sea is not calm on one side, there are no waves on the other side of the beach.

Yeşilovacık Halk Plajı
A great location for those who like wide sandy beaches.

3. Mavikent Plajı
Located among the pine forests in a bay with a turquoise clear sea. A pebbly beach.

4. Boğsak Koyu
A Blue Flag awarded beach where sea turtles lay their eggs at certain times. There is a camping site nearby.

5. Akçakıl Plajı
A pebbly beach on the shores of the pine forest, which is quite popular with campers and caravaners.

6. Barbaros Koyu (Eğribük Koyu)
One of the most beautiful and tranquil bays of Silifke. Barbaros Bay is an unspoiled bay which is visited by tourists on sightseeing boats. 

7. Kum Mahallesi Plaji
A wide sandy beach. The sea here is shallow, so it is suitable for holidays with children.

8. Yapraklı Koy Plajı
The most popular bathing bay of Mersin. A sandy beach with a turquoise colored sea is a natural pool surrounded by rocks.

9. Susanoğlu Plajı
 Located just after Yaprakli bay. Ideal for families with children due to the wide sandy beach and gentle sea access. It can be very busy at weekends.

10. Kapızlı Sahili
A wide sandy beach, sometimes with waves.

11. Kızlar Hamamı Koyu
A bay where the sea is as cold as ice and clear as glass as fresh water meets the sea. The name "girls' bathing place" is based on mythology. According to the legend, the daughters of Zeus bathed here.

12. Akyar Koyu
The next bay after Kizlar Hamama bay. Nearby is a large picnic area.

13. Altınorfoz Plajı
Altınorfoz Plajı is one of the most beautiful swimming spots in Silifke. A sandy beach with a clear sea with a Blue Flag.

14.Bozyazı Halk Plajı
One of the most peaceful and quiet beaches in Mersin. Recipient of the Blue Flag. The sea surface resembles a sheet in the morning but the waves start in the afternoon. 

15. Yanışlı Köyü Sahili
The bay next to the Ulu Resort Hotel. 

16. Büyükeceli Sahili
A quiet bay with a sandy beach and warm sea. Suitable for snorkeling.

17. Anamur Sahili
The beach of Pullu Orman National Park is 17 km long with sandy and pebbly areas. In the part of the coast that reaches the ancient city of Anamurim, there are historic ruins underwater where you can snorkel. There is a large camping area. The beach is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, and there are guesthouses, cafes and restaurants along the coast.

18. İncekum Plajı
This is a beautiful sandy beach. The Mersin Antalya Highway is just behind the beach, so it is easy to get here by car. There is a camping site in Incekum National Park right behind the beach.

19. Soğuksu Plajı.
Here the waters coming from the mountains meet the sea, so the temperature of the sea is lower than in other places. Hence the name, Soğuk su (cold water). 

20. Yenikaş yarımadası
A short drive from Soğuk Su towards Antalya takes you to this beach, which is popular with diving enthusiasts.

21. Limonlu Belediyesi Sahili
Beautiful sandy beach in Erdemli with a wide shoreline.

22. Kızkalesi Plajı
A beach where you have a chance to swim in the turquoise sea water against the background of Kizkalesi fortress, one of the symbols of Mersin.

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