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Akyaka Beach

Gökova Gulf, Muğla · 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope

A slow-living timber-house town where an ice-cold river meets the Gökova kite flats.

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Sea temperature
~26°C in the warm season
Water
Cool spring-fed shallows meeting the warm gulf
Sand
A short strand of pale sand and river greenery
Swimming
Gentle by the river mouth; the gulf is kite country
Surf
One of Europe's great kitesurf flats at nearby Gökova
Best time to visit
May-Oct; wind all summer
Setting
A slow-town of Ottoman-style timber houses where a cold river meets the gulf
Beach type
Surf coast
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Akyaka Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Akyaka Beach?

Akyaka Beach is at Gökova Gulf, on the coast of Türkiye.

What is the sea temperature at Akyaka Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Akyaka Beach reaches about 26°C. Cool spring-fed shallows meeting the warm gulf.

When is the best time to visit Akyaka Beach?

The best time to visit Akyaka Beach is May-Oct; wind all summer. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Akyaka Beach have?

Akyaka Beach has a short strand of pale sand and river greenery.

Is Akyaka Beach good for swimming?

Gentle by the river mouth; the gulf is kite country.

Can you surf at Akyaka Beach?

One of Europe's great kitesurf flats at nearby Gökova.

Does Akyaka Beach have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Akyaka Beach holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.