The beach is a great choice for families, as the water stays shallow for a good 100 meters offshore, making it safe for little ones to splash about in.

Facilities are excellent, with plenty of sun loungers and shades to rent, bathrooms and freshwater showers close by, and plentiful café and restaurant choices just a short hop from the sand.

Ilıca Beach is well known as a world-class windsurfing destination, and you’ll find several water sports operators here dedicated to offering both windsurfing lessons and multi-day lesson packages and equipment rental.