Beach

1. Kilyos Beach

The little village of Kilyos, backing a fringe of sandy shore that laps the Black Sea, is still officially a district of the greater Istanbul metropolitan area despite being 41 kilometers to the north of the central city. For Istanbul residents, Kilyos is one of the best places to visit for a day trip focused on sun and sea during the summer months. In July and August, try to plan your Kilyos trip for a weekday, rather than a weekend, or prepare for the sand to be packed with fellow beachgoers.