Which beach on the Princes' Islands near Istanbul has sand and is best for first-time visitors?
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Access clarification for Kıdrak beach: entry is paid; you walk to it via the hotel gate along the road (there's no walkway along the shoreline). Note: another traveler says you can't cut through the hotel itself, only via the road around it.
Kıdrak beach — paid entry, road access
One traveler noted that Kıdrak beach is considered one of the best options — if staying at the Liberty hotel, it's an easy walk to reach a few times during the trip.
Kıdrak beach, near Liberty hotel
For a first visit to the islands, Yörükali beach on Büyükada island is recommended as a good beginner-friendly option.
Yörükali beach, Büyükada island
Water entry at this beach is comfortable, with handrails for getting in. The bottom starts with small pebbles and then turns sandy — water shoes aren't essential but can help on the initial rocky stretch.
First-time visitors to the Princes' Islands often ask in advance whether there's a sandy beach, since some spots are mostly pebbly.