Do you need water shoes for the beach near Istanbul, and what to wear in summer heat?

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TL;DR

The seabed near the entrance has small pebbles that get hot in the sun, so many locals wear crocs or water shoes to get in. Because of the heat, light clothing like a tank top and shorts is more comfortable, though there's no strict dress code at the beach.

What the community said

Shorts work during the day, but evenings can call for warmer clothing such as linen trousers. Bring a light windbreaker for an evening ferry ride. After rainy days, the sea water starts to cool noticeably.

44 days ago linen trousers and a light windbreaker

In hot weather it's easiest to wear light clothes like a tank top and shorts at the beach; no one minds bolder outfits either.

The pebbles right at the water's edge get hot and can be uncomfortable underfoot, so it's worth bringing crocs or water shoes. The sea itself is described as great.

crocs / water shoes

In very hot weather, many find it more comfortable to spend the day on a sunbed by the sea, swimming for hours, rather than sightseeing actively.