Where can you swim for free around Istanbul, and what should you know about jet ski rentals and sea conditions?

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TL;DR

The only specific free swimming spot mentioned was on Büyükada: at the end of the promenade there is a ladder into the sea and a grassy area next to it where people relax without paying. No exact jet ski rental location or confirmed same-day water conditions for Yasmin were provided in these messages.

What the community said

City beach in Caddebostan: entry via Istanbulkart card, costs around 200 lira, with a nearby ATM to withdraw cash. You can swim right from the pier, the water isn't too cold, but the beach gets crowded.

Caddebostan beach, ~200 lira entry (Istanbulkart)

For the Yasmin area, travelers specifically wanted an up-to-date check on sea temperature and whether there were cold currents, but no confirmed water report was shared in this thread.

Yasmin

A free swimming spot was mentioned on Büyükada: at the very end of the promenade there is a ladder down into the water, so you can enter the sea without paying for a beach.

Büyükada, end of the promenade

Next to that sea access point on Büyükada, there is a green lawn where you can lie down after swimming; according to travelers, it is a commonly used informal relaxation spot.

Grassy area by the sea access, Büyükada

Travelers were looking for jet ski points after arriving, but no exact rental operator, price, or location was shared in this discussion.