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 ...

Other popular beaches include the Blue Lagoon in Ölüdeniz and the resort-filled Antalya. For a more secluded option, head to ...

Known best for its Black Sea beaches, museums and the Belgrad Forest, which is one of the best getaway spots and green spaces in Istanbul, the northern district of Sarıyer is a weekend retreat ...

But there are legendary cities, such as Istanbul, that offer not just one attraction, but a whole destination full of culture ...