The number of popular free beaches in Türkiye has increased to 23
Türkiye currently offers 20 free-access popular beaches as part of a project by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, with plans to add 3 new beaches at the end of 2026, bringing the total to 23 beaches that are witnessing widespread demand.
Türkiye continues to expand the popular beaches project launched by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, as it today offers 20 free-access popular beaches nationwide. These beaches are distributed over three states, as Antalya includes 14 beaches, Muğla 5 beaches, and Izmir one beach, in a move that allows citizens and visitors to access the sea without fees.
This number is scheduled to increase soon, as 3 new popular beaches will be opened at the end of 2026 in Sinopapılı, Samsun Yakkent, and Bitlis Adalgüz, bringing the total number of free popular beaches in Türkiye to 23 beaches.
The General Manager of TURAŞ, Mustafa Engin Akkaya, explained that popular beaches are not just spaces that provide access to the sea, but rather are available and sustainable public investments that support social life. He pointed out that the beaches located in Antalya are very popular with local and foreign guests alike.
The scope of demand for popular beaches is expanding to include large tourist areas, as interest extends from Cesme to Bodrum, and from Marmaris to Belek, which reflects the growing demand for these free facilities with the advent of the summer season.
This story was produced with machine-translation assistance, then went through human editorial review for accuracy and sourcing.

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