Konyaalti Beach

Konyaalti Beach is the kind of city beach that sneaks up on you and steals your whole afternoon. One minute you’re wandering past the Antalya Museum; the next you’re standing before a sweep of turquoise framed by the rugged Beydağları Mountains. The water is astonishingly clear, especially on calm mornings when the pebbles glow through the shallows like polished glass. Unlike many urban strands, Konyaalti Beach doesn’t feel hemmed in—there’s space to breathe, room to walk, and a long, palm-lined promenade that invites you to keep going “just five more minutes.” It’s a Blue Flag beach, so swimmers get both beauty and reliably clean water. Most of the shoreline is pebbly (bring water shoes), but you’ll find occasional sandy patches where kids love to dig. Beach clubs hum with music and iced coffees, while free public sections let you claim a spot with nothing more than a towel and a good book. Lifeguard towers punctuate the shore, and showers and changing cabins make it easy to rinse off before dinner in Kaleiçi. As the sun slides behind the mountains, the sea turns a deeper shade of cobalt and locals settle in to watch the last light burn gold along the horizon. Stick around for that moment—it’s the beach’s quiet signature.

Where and How to Get There?

Konyaalti Beach unfurls along Antalya’s western edge, a long city-backed ribbon that locals use as their backyard. If you’re coming from Kaleiçi (the Old Town), the easiest public-transport route is the tram to “Müze” (Antalya Museum) and a short, scenic walk down to Beach Park and the shore. City buses also serve the promenade; look for routes heading to “Konyaalti Plaji” and hop off near the beach park entrances. Taxis are plentiful and affordable for short city hops, and drivers know the main drop-off points along the promenade. Renting a car isn’t necessary for the beach itself, but if you have one, you’ll find municipal lots and private parking near the waterfront. Cyclists can follow the coastal path, and runners love the promenade’s long, flat stretches—come early for cooler air and morning light.

Visit Information

• Beach type: Mostly small pebbles with some sandy sections; the pebbles keep the water exceptionally clear.
• Blue Flag status: Yes, great water quality and regular safety checks.
• Facilities: Free public showers and changing cabins at intervals; lifeguards on duty in season; cafés, kiosks, and beach clubs scattered along the shore.
• Best time to go: May–June and September–October for warm water without peak heat; July–August brings the buzziest vibe and the biggest crowds.
• Family-friendly: Yes, gentle entry in many sections, playgrounds near the promenade, and plenty of places for cold drinks and snacks.
• Accessibility: Broad, level promenade with frequent access points; many beach sections have ramps and firm walkways on the pebbles.
• What to bring: Water shoes (for pebbles), reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and small cash for snacks or sunbed rentals.
• Vibe check: Public sections are laid-back and local; beach clubs add music and comfy loungers; sunset draws joggers, cyclists, and photographers.
• Water sports: Expect seasonal rentals (SUP, kayaks, sometimes jet skis) and occasional tour desks for boat trips.
• Safety tips: Mind the afternoon chop on windy days and follow lifeguard flags; pebbles get hot—flip-flops help.

Entry Fees

Good news: Konyaalti Beach is free to enter. You can throw down a towel anywhere in the public zones and enjoy the sea without paying a lira. Costs come in if you want extras. Municipal sections and private beach clubs rent sunbeds and umbrellas for a fee that varies by location and season expect lower prices at basic stands and higher ones at stylish clubs right on the waterfront. In 2025, reported ranges for a set (sunbed + umbrella) at the more polished beach clubs can climb into the hundreds of lira per person, while simpler municipal rentals tend to be lower. Showers and changing cabins in the public areas are free; cafés and kiosks are pay-as-you-go. If you’re budget-conscious, bring a compact travel umbrella, snag a public patch of pebbles, and spend your lira on fresh-pressed juices and gözleme instead.

Other Nearby Attractions

One reason Konyaalti Beach is such a win is everything wrapped around it. Start at the Antalya Museum, seconds away from the tram terminus, for one of the country’s finest archaeology collections perfect for a breezy morning before you hit the sea. Back near the promenade, Beach Park rolls along the coastline with lawns, palms, cafés, play areas, and bike lanes, making it a natural extension of your beach time. If you’re traveling with kids or you’re a kid at heart check out Antalya Aquarium just inland; it’s one of the city’s headline family stops and easy to pair with the beach. On the water side, you’ll spot references to Aqualand and other seasonal water-fun options closer to the museum end of the shore. For panoramas, ride the Tünektepe Cable Car (Teleferik) to see the entire curve of Konyaalti meeting the mountains a classic Antalya view. And when you’re ready to trade flip-flops for cobblestones, wander into Kaleiçi, the Old Town, for Ottoman houses, Roman walls, and dinner overlooking the marina.

Konyaalti Beach is the rare urban shoreline that nails the balance: clean, swimmable water, a long and lively promenade, free public access, and just enough beach-club polish if you want to splurge. It’s where Antalya lives its daily Mediterranean life, morning swims, evening strolls, and sunsets that stop you mid-conversation. If you find yourself in Antalya, make time for Konyaalti Beach. Bring a towel, chase the light, and let the mountains and sea do the rest.

If you make it to Antalya, add Konyaalti Beach to your must visit list and tell me how you did it public tram to “Müze,” seaside walk, or straight to a beach club?