Kleopatra Beach

Named after the Ptolemaic Queen, Kleopatra beach is one of the most renowned coastlines of Turkey. Its green cliffs, clear water, and golden sands make it a certified Blue Flag beach. Roman politician Marcus Antonius is said to have gifted this beach to queen Cleopatra. There are many water sports here, such as jet-skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, surfing, and sailing. The waters are clear enough to see schools of fish swimming along.

This 2-kilometre-long stretch is marked by its rice-sized grains of sand, which are known to not stick to your body due to their unique texture. Although July to September is the recommended period to visit Kleopatra beach, the Mediterranean temperatures keep this sea at an ideal temperature throughout the year. It is shallow near the shore, but the ocean gets deep fast, so one must exercise caution. On the shore, sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented, or one can indulge in a fun game of beach volleyball. The beach has several free-to-use facilities, such as showers, changing rooms, and restrooms. Several snack bars and stalls line the beach. The cliffs surrounding Kleopatra beach are lush with flora, some of which include palm plantations and olive groves. Getting there is possible via public or private transport, as Kleopatra beach is only 2 kilometres away from the city centre of Alanya.