Beaches

Sile Beaches

Enjoying the beach and sea is undoubtedly the most popular activity in Sile. The sandy beaches in the town are flooded by many holidaymakers from Istanbul and the surrounding areas, especially on weekends. However, you should also be careful against the waves and the shore currents that can sometimes occur.

The public beach is located on the left side when looking towards the sea at the entrance of Şile. The other beach is Aglayankaya Beach, a beach on the right that forms a small cove between the rocks.

Apart from these beaches in the center of the town, Kumbaba, Uzunkum and Akcakese beaches are the other popular beaches located along the coastline.

Kumbaba Hill and beach

Kumbaba Hill is one of the most popular places of Sile, and fascinates its visitors with its beautiful sea views and nature. It is known that the hill was a place where ships came to sunbathe during the Byzantine period. It is rumored that the sand formations on the hill are used in the treatment of many diseases.

Turning left before entering Sile, you’ll find Kumbaba camping and caravan area and Kumbaba beach, under the shade of trees, and about 2 kilometers along the stream. Kumbaba beach is ideal for sea lovers. It is rumored that the sand of the beach is also good for rheumatic diseases.

It is also possible to park your car in Kumbaba camping and caravan area by paying a small fee. Changing cabins, showers and toilets are available as campsite services. There are also fast food style cafeterias.

Kumbaba Beach, which offers delicious opportunities to Istanbulites who want to swim as well as being touristic; It allows you to experience not only the excitement of the sea and sand, but also the camping experience. In this sense, it is clear that the social opportunities in this region, which you can choose for both caravan and tent camping, are quite satisfactory. For those who want to stay on the beach where toilets, showers and changing cabins are located, there are cafeterias for those who want to eat at the hotel.