If you love to swim in the sea but hate having to brace yourself against cold water then this beach in Turkey needs to be on your list this summer. Located in south-west Turkey, Konyaaltı Plajları was recently voted one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe - and a swim here won’t leave you shivering.
Travel experts at Iglu Cruise used a sample of 50 of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and the UK, taken from Tripadvisor’s “best beaches” list, and then used the online database World Sea Temperature to work out the average sea temperatures for each beach in July. Konyaaltı Plajları came out on top with a balmy July water temperature averaging at 27.8C. As well as its gorgeous warm seas, this beach has Blue Flag status which means it is clean and safe to swim at - perfect for your next holiday.
The beach can be found west of Antalya and stretches for over 8 miles. It is a pebble beach, so make sure you pack some rock shoes to protect your feet.
The beach is surrounded by plenty of bars and cafes, and the benefit of the pebbles means your snacks and drinks stay sand-free.
People who have visited this beach are blown away by how beautiful it is with one tourist writing on TripAdvisor: "Meeting the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean, this unique beach welcomes thousands of local and foreign tourists every year with its natural beauty and amenities.
"Situated close to the city centre, Konyaaltı is a first choice for visitors thanks to its convenient transportation.
"The long, expansive coastline, with a mixture of rugged and fine sand, brings swimming pleasure to the peaks with clear and clean sea.
"Rising right behind the sea, the Toros Mountains add a postcard-perfect view.
"It's an ideal setting for those who want to sunbathe, soak in the sea, walk, or simply enjoy the sea view.”
Another person said:"The water is clean and refreshing, but the beach is pebbly, so water shoes are recommended.
"Still, an amazing spot! After swimming, you can enjoy delicious Turkish food at the restaurants along the promenade. Highly recommended!”
