Isn’t life better in the summer? You can enjoy the summer season in Istanbul as long you head to the beaches we’ve listed. The newly renovated Baykuş Plajı is unlike the other Kilyos beaches ...

So you might be surprised to learn that just outside of the city there’s a wealth of stunning beaches. Istanbul has 85 accessible beaches or bathing spots, many of them no more than 30 or 40 ...