Best beaches in Icmeler

Explore a gorgeous lagoon home to nesting turtles in the epitome of Mediterranean vistas. A dreamy swim with these graceful creatures is possible and the bay preserves its natural environment meaning that beyond the glimmering white sands, mud-baths and Temple Tombs are also on the table. You can paddle on this beach daily between 8 am and 8 pm and the best time to visit is May to October, although we love it all year round.

This chiselled stretch of shore is about two hours away from Marmaris and well worth the visit. Enter via the Canal Delta of Dalyan where many tourists are dropped off by boat, right next to the mud bath plunge pool, or walk in from the Dalyan town centre.

Part of the Turkish Riviera, Icmeler beach's gorgeous rocky pine-scented cliffs overlook the idyllic pebble bay of cyan waters. The beach is kitted out with sun loungers as well as an arcade of water excursions to work up a sweat. Whether you’re dipping in the shallow waters or lounging under the shade of a khaki palm tree, it’s the perfect paradise for lazy-day bliss.

A beach bum's paradise as well as a hot-spot for adrenaline junkies, Fener beach has the best of both worlds. There are plenty of sunloungers with an abundance of basic beach facilities within the bay, whether you need a parasol or a cooling ice cream snack, plus access to various watersports equipment, including jet ski, banana rafts, and scuba diving gear. Nestled in nearby Bodrum, its diverse winds make Fener popular with windsurfers and the vast golden sands are a hit with families.

Just 10 miles east of glamorous Antalya city, Lara Bay ticks all the boxes of a great European beach. Its vast strips of golden sand stretch an impressive eight km down the coast creating a picture-perfect oasis for catching rays or relaxing under the many parasols. More than beach alone, Lara is home to a popular spa and a family adventure waterpark - a playground for those seeking both thrills and relaxation on holiday. In July, partygoers gather for an unforgettable night at the annual Techno Mix Festival.

Located between the waters of Dalyan River, this hook-shaped golden stretch of coast is an environmentally protected area home to magnificent loggerhead turtles (known as caretta caretta in Turkish). The journey via boat is itself a highlight of the day and towards the evening sunsets at Iztuzu are genuinely breathtaking.