Menekse beach

Menekşe is a beach near Istanbul international airport, Turkey. This is almost the city center. But there are no high rise buildings nearby. In fact, this is a park with good walking areas. As for the beach itself, there are many trees with many shaded spots. The sand is nice, while entry into the water is smooth. You can also park your car along the promenade. Shore and seabed: sand, pebbles. [edit]

Coordinates: 40.979349, 28.771244

Hotels [edit]

Near Menekşe beach, there are several accommodation options with rooms' rates starting from US$200 per night. This price tag is reasonable, since rooms are good, and destination is upscale.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Istanbul international airport (IST). Next get by bus or take a taxi.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in Turkey is a warm period from June to September.

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