Golden Beach
The island's longest and best-known sand strip. Central, close to everything.
A call to the shore
Avşa Island has roughly 35 kilometres of coastline, packed with beaches of distinctly different characters. The southern shore gets sun all day; the northern coves are refreshed by a cool breeze. Most beaches are within walking distance or a short minibus ride of the main jetty.
Most of the beaches are free to enter; some have small day-use facilities, sun beds, and beach cafés. The shallow, gentle water makes Avşa particularly well suited to families with children.
The highlights
Yiğitler Beach
Dense with hotels and guesthouses; shallow and safe water.
Manastır Beach
On the north of the island, a quiet cove near monastery ruins.
Yumru & Karadut
Less crowded, naturally preserved small coves.
Beach guide
Photos: sea view © Shoot N' Design (CC0); beach scene © Nevit Dilmen (CC BY-SA 3.0); shore hotel © Keskintabela (CC BY-SA 4.0); Avşa panorama © Avşa (CC BY 3.0). Source: Wikimedia Commons.