To determine which beaches in Turkey are the most pristine, Cleanipedia analysed nearly 47,000 TripAdvisor reviews of Turkish beaches, searching for the top-rated reviews with the highest proportion of keywords relating to ‘clean’.
Cleanipedia also analysed which Turkish beaches offer the most amenities from restaurants to attractions as well as discover the provinces and coastlines that boast the highest number of clean beaches.
In addition, the cleaning experts at Cleanipedia have put together top tips on how to stay clean at the beach, how to prevent sand coming into your house and removing common beach-related stains from your clothes.
The top 10 cleanest beaches in Turkey:
- Gizli Liman Beach
- Yaliciftlik Sahili
- Inlice Beach
- Kuleli Beach
- Sivrice Beach
- Sarigerme Beach
- Badavut Beach
- Sarimsakli Beach
- Istuzu Beach
- Nakibey Beach
Gizli Liman Plaji was identified as the cleanest beach in Turkey, according to traveller reviews. Situated in Gokceada on the Aegean Coast, almost 40% of 4- and 5- star reviews mention it being ‘clean’ or equivalent.
Yaliciftlik Sahili ranked second and Inlice Plaji ranked third, with respectively 35.6% and 35% of travellers highlighting the cleanliness of the beaches in high-rated reviews.
As many as 18 of the top 20 beaches are located on the Aegean Coast.
The provinces in Turkey with the cleanest beaches
Both locals and tourists thought the Balikesir Province has the cleanest beaches, 29% of positive reviews mentioning how clean the beaches were. Istanbul Province takes second place whilst Adana Province is third.
The cleanest coastlines in Turkey: the coastlines with the most pristine beaches
The archipelago of the Princes Islands has the cleanest coasts in all of Turkey with 29.1% reviews mentioning how clean it is.
Following closely behind is the Sea of Marmara and the with Black Sea coast with respectively 23.3% and 19% of positive traveller reviews mentioning their cleanliness.
Top beaches with the most attractions and amenities in Turkey
Mermerli Beach has an incredible 930 restaurants within a three mile radius making it the beach with the most restaurants nearby in the whole of Turkey.
BLM Beach isn’t far behind with 919 local restaurants.
In third place is Bitez Beach. This beach has 745 restaurants nearby to choose from.
Top beaches with the most restaurants in Turkey
Mermerli Beach has an incredible 930 restaurants within a three mile radius making it the beach with the most restaurants nearby in the whole of Turkey.
BLM Beach isn’t far behind with 919 local restaurants.
In third place is Bitez Beach. This beach has 745 restaurants nearby to choose from.
How to make sure that you don’t take the beach home with you
Staying clean and safe at the beach
The easiest way to keep your beachwear clean is to avoid getting them dirty in the first place! We recommend keeping these simple steps in mind to protect your beach gear:
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Wear clothes that you won’t mind getting wet – sand and dirt will stick to you once you’re in the water.
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Always take off your shoes before entering the sea.
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Don’t forget to take spare clothes with you just in case.
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Grab a towel to rest on and a second towel to dry off.
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Wash and dry your feet thoroughly before putting on your shoes again.
How do you prevent sand from entering your home?
It can be a complete nightmare when sand enters your house. It can get into your carpet and clump together in your shower. Our tips will show you how to keep sand out where it belongs.
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Wash your feet before getting into your car / public transport.
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Get a separate bag to store beach clothes after use. Do not mix them with your general laundry.
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Shake your shoes outside and be sure to remove any sand.
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Pets can be very good at carrying sand! Wash them before you take them in, and you’ll both be grateful later.
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Did you have a picnic? Clean cutlery and utensils separately from your other laundry.
How to remove beach stains
If you’re not careful, a day at the beach can leave all kinds of stains on your clothes. While salt from the sea can leave marks, sunscreen can do much more than protect your skin.
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Use cold water and baking soda to remove sugar ice cream stains .
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Don’t get hot and don’t be uncomfortable. Wear loose-fitting clothing to prevent sweat stains .
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Squeeze dry your swimsuit before putting it back in your bag .
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Use natural hand soap to remove sunscreen stains.
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Squeeze some lemon juice and rub to remove other stubborn stains.
