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About Kocaeli

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Kocaeli attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Tepekoy

Tepekoy

3 beaches
Natural shadow • Kids friendly • Senior friendly
Karamursel

Karamursel

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Senior friendly • Good for Relax
Korfez

Korfez

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Relax • Sand
Darica

Darica

13 beaches
Natural shadow • Beach volleyball • Good for Relax
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Kocaeli Best beaches

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Bagirganli Plaji
Bagirganli Plaji
Bagirganli Plaji
Kids friendly

Bagirganli Plaji

Bagirganli 1.2 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
7.8 Amenities index
Cebeci Beach
Cebeci Beach
Cebeci Beach
Kids friendly
Cebeci Plaji

Cebeci Beach

Cebeci 0.5 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
7.2 Amenities index
Kerpe Plaji
Kerpe Plaji
Kerpe Plaji
Kids friendly

Kerpe Plaji

Kefken 3 km
Good
7.9
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Kumcagiz Halk Plaji
Kumcagiz Halk Plaji
Kumcagiz Halk Plaji
Kids friendly

Kumcagiz Halk Plaji

Kefken 0.9 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
Seyrek Plaji
Seyrek Plaji
Seyrek Plaji
Good for Relax

Seyrek Plaji

Calkoy 2.9 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.8 Amenities index
Cebeci Radio Plaj
Cebeci Radio Plaj
Cebeci Radio Plaj
Senior friendly

Cebeci Radio Plaj

Cebeci 1 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Kocaeli beaches

Rocks
Rocks
Pebble
Pebble
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Long beaches
Long beaches
Private resort
Private resort
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 35 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Kocaeli.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Kocaeli

Kadinlar PlajI Kerpe Mico

Kadinlar PlajI Kerpe Mico
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Turkey, Kefken 2 km
Kadinlar PlajI Kerpe Mico II

Kadinlar PlajI Kerpe Mico II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kefken 2.5 km
Kanilcak Koyu

Kanilcak Koyu
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Turkey, Bollu 3 km
Tuzagzi Sahil

Tuzagzi Sahil
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Turkey, Camkonak 3.1 km
Zeus Koyu

Zeus Koyu
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Turkey, Pinarli 2.7 km
Kadirga Koyu

Kadirga Koyu
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Pinarli 2.9 km
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Sandy beaches in Kocaeli

Bagirganli Plaji

Bagirganli Plaji
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Bagirganli 1.2 km
Cebeci Beach
Cebeci Plaji

Cebeci Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Cebeci 0.5 km
Kerpe Plaji

Kerpe Plaji
7.9
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kefken 3 km
Kumcagiz Halk Plaji

Kumcagiz Halk Plaji
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kefken 0.9 km
Seyrek Plaji

Seyrek Plaji
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Calkoy 2.9 km
Cebeci Radio Plaj

Cebeci Radio Plaj
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Cebeci 1 km
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Beaches for families with children in Kocaeli

Bagirganli Plaji

Bagirganli Plaji
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Bagirganli 1.2 km
Cebeci Beach
Cebeci Plaji

Cebeci Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Cebeci 0.5 km
Kerpe Plaji

Kerpe Plaji
7.9
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kefken 3 km
Kumcagiz Halk Plaji

Kumcagiz Halk Plaji
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kefken 0.9 km
Kumyali beach

Kumyali beach
7.5
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Turkey, Tepekoy 0.7 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Kocaeli

Kadinlar PlajI Kerpe Mico

Kadinlar PlajI Kerpe Mico
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Turkey, Kefken 2 km
Karamursel beach

Karamursel beach
7.6
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Turkey, Karamursel 1.2 km
Darica beach IV

Darica beach IV
7.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Turkey, Darica 3 km
Kanilcak Koyu

Kanilcak Koyu
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Turkey, Bollu 3 km
Kapri Plaji

Kapri Plaji
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Turkey, Kefken 0.6 km
Zeus Koyu

Zeus Koyu
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Turkey, Pinarli 2.7 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Kocaeli

Sardala Koyu

Sardala Koyu
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Turkey, Pinarli 3.9 km
Cennet Havuzu

Cennet Havuzu
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Turkey, Bagirganli 4 km
Kadinlar PlajI Kerpe Mico II

Kadinlar PlajI Kerpe Mico II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kefken 2.5 km
Omeragzi Koyu

Omeragzi Koyu
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Babakoy 4.1 km
Kanilcak Koyu

Kanilcak Koyu
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Turkey, Bollu 3 km
Kapri Plaji

Kapri Plaji
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Turkey, Kefken 0.6 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Kocaeli

Bagirganli Plaji

Bagirganli Plaji
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Bagirganli 1.2 km
Cebeci Beach
Cebeci Plaji

Cebeci Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Cebeci 0.5 km
Kumcagiz Halk Plaji

Kumcagiz Halk Plaji
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Kefken 0.9 km
Seyrek Plaji

Seyrek Plaji
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Calkoy 2.9 km
Cebeci Radio Plaj

Cebeci Radio Plaj
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Cebeci 1 km
Dikili Plaji

Dikili Plaji
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Turkey, Camkonak 4.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Kocaeli, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 17.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Kocaeli is less than 500 meters. 35 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Kocaeli however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Kocaeli's beaches

Seyrek Plaji
6 Stone Malik

The beach is a great place to unwind and enjoy some peace and quiet. However, the water is not very clean and can be a bit crowded.

Darica beach
4 Özzy

The local government may have done an excellent job, but once you step onto the beach, you'll find yourself immersed in a lively atmosphere with refugees enjoying barbecues and playing games with great enthusiasm.

Bagirganli Plaji
10 Yazin 3D

This beach is the ultimate seaside destination in the entire universe!

Cebeci Beach
10 Kaleem Kxp

Very nice place

Kerpe Plaji
10 Mustafa Alkan

You have to visit this place; it's incredibly peaceful and beautiful. There are a few restaurants, and it's conveniently located near Izmit city center.

Cebeci Radio Plaj
8 Nico Kaya

You won't find a more stunning location in the Aegean Sea than this beach. The beachfront area is typically frequented by summer residents, and we kindly request that the owners of the establishment enhance the music quality and offer top-notch service with a friendly staff. It is undoubtedly the most captivating entertainment spot in the area, and it could become even more enchanting by occasionally hosting talented artists.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 8 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 28.9°C and water up to 23.8°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 9.9°C and water to 11.5°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Kocaeli? In total there are 35 beaches and the most popular is Bagirganli Plaji.

Most viewed beaches of Kocaeli

Karamursel beach

Karamursel beach
7.6
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Turkey, Karamursel 1.2 km
Kumyali beach

Kumyali beach
7.5
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Turkey, Tepekoy 0.7 km
Darica beach

Darica beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Turkey, Darica 1.1 km
Darica beach IV

Darica beach IV
7.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Turkey, Darica 3 km
Derince beach

Derince beach
5.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom
Turkey, Korfez 2.1 km
Darica beach II

Darica beach II
4.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown pebble, Green pure water, Pebbles bottom
Turkey, Darica 0.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Kocaeli?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Kocaeli, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 35 beaches in total, of which about 1 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Kocaeli?

Most of the beaches located in Kocaeli are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Kocaeli?

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The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Kocaeli by occupancy.

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