Altınkum Beach

Çeşme · 🇹🇷 Türkiye

The 'golden sands' of Çeşme — a string of shallow turquoise coves whose afternoon breeze also draws windsurfers.

Sea temperature

~24°C in the warm season

Water

Shallow, clear turquoise

Sand

Fine 'golden sand'

Swimming

Warm, shallow and calm — great for families

Surf

Breezy afternoons draw windsurfers

Best time to visit

Jun-Sep

Setting

A string of shallow golden coves on the breezy Çeşme peninsula

Beach type

Tropical & turquoise

Blue Flag

Yes

Region

Europe

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