
Wild & scenic
Iztuzu Beach
Dalyan · 🇹🇷 Türkiye
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A wild sandbar between sea and river delta, one of the Mediterranean's key loggerhead turtle nurseries.
Water at Iztuzu Beach (Dalyan, Türkiye) runs to about 27°C at the height of the season, and May-October is the window to aim for.
Open Iztuzu Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~27°C in the warm season
- Water
- Warm and clear, sea on one side and river delta on the other
- Sand
- A 4.5 km sandspit of fine grey-gold sand
- Swimming
- Warm and open with some surf, protected nesting zones
- Surf
- Occasional wind waves
- Best time to visit
- May-October
- Setting
- Sandspit dividing the Mediterranean from the Dalyan river delta, a strict turtle sanctuary
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Iztuzu Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Iztuzu Beach?
Iztuzu Beach is at Dalyan, on the coast of Türkiye.
What is the sea temperature at Iztuzu Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Iztuzu Beach reaches about 27°C. Warm and clear, sea on one side and river delta on the other.
When is the best time to visit Iztuzu Beach?
The best time to visit Iztuzu Beach is May-October. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Iztuzu Beach have?
Iztuzu Beach has a 4.5 km sandspit of fine grey-gold sand.
Is Iztuzu Beach good for swimming?
Warm and open with some surf, protected nesting zones.
Can you surf at Iztuzu Beach?
Occasional wind waves.
Photo: FurkanYalcin3 (CC BY 3.0) · source