Beach question for the day

[Steve (redding43)]

Need to find a beach for the day as the pool is being treated. After reading the various posts on the water condition at Calis I want to avoid that area.

We have been to the private beaches at Olu Deniz so know these but wanted others suggestions on where to go that are reasonably close by (we have a car)

As background we have 3yr and 15yr old kids so something with shade would be good, a toilet close by and access to get drinks etc if possible. A little sand if possible for sand castles and suitable for paddling

Thoughts?

[dycedon]

Katranchi beach ios pretty good, on the road to the airport, approx 15 mins drive from Calis, it has all the amenities you require, or Gunluklu a wee bit further on.

[Steve (redding43)]

Assume that Katranchi beach is signposted?

[JohnF]

Aksazlar Beach, just round from Ikinci Karagözler - dolmuş stops right beside it.  Plenty of shade and prices for food and drink reasonable.

JF


Edit:  Sorry Steve, not sure if there is any sand - I've never been further than the bar! 

[sadler]

We visited Gemiler (spelling?) beach earlier this year, despite bad reviews re: gypsies running it and ripping you off. It was absolutely beautiful, wooded areas for shade. Prices reasonable, beautiful scenery cafe clean, would certainly visit again.   

[Jacqui Harvey]

If you driver up the back of the Letoonia resort.. just go passed the shipyard in that direction.  There are some very nice quiet beaches up that way, mostly used by the locals at the weekend.  One of the beaches has BBQ's for you to use.   

[thinwhiteduke]

Aksazlar Beach, just round from Ikinci Karagözler - dolmuş stops right beside it.  Plenty of shade and prices for food and drink reasonable.

JF


Edit:  Sorry Steve, not sure if there is any sand - I've never been further than the bar!

the water is a bit polluted there and we were advised not to swim in it! Nice place though.

[JohnF]

Seriously?  It used to be lovely there, according those that entered the water!

JF

[badger]

Sariigerme near Dalaman is a lovely beach if not too far

[thinwhiteduke]

Seriously?  It used to be lovely there, according those that entered the water!

JF

That's what our host Dr Can at the Caretta told me (after I had swum in it!)