Best beaches on the Princes' Islands near Istanbul — prices and tips
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Asaf Bey beach on Heybeliada (850 TRY on weekdays, outside food allowed) is recommended over Yörükali on Büyükada (1000 TRY). Water is clean and jellyfish-free on both islands.
What the community said
At Goga beach (Princes' Islands), entry costs 800 TRY, it's not crowded, and the water is clean with no seaweed.
4 days ago Goga Beach — 800 TRY
Asaf Bey beach on Heybeliada is preferred over Yörükali. Weekday entry is 850 TRY and outside food is allowed. The men's section on the left is nearly empty and clean. Water is cool but you adjust quickly.
4 days ago Asaf Bey Beach, Heybeliada — 850 TRY (weekdays)
At Yörükali beach on Büyükada, sun loungers are available at any time of day. The pool area tends to be busier since many visitors skip the long stairway down to the sea.
4 days ago Yörükali Beach, Büyükada
Yörükali beach on Büyükada is small and sandy. Weekday entry costs 1000 TRY per person. The swimming zone reaches up to 2.6 m deep. Staff regularly clear jellyfish and seaweed, so the water stays clean.
4 days ago Yörükali Beach, Büyükada — 1000 TRY (weekdays)