Altınköy Plajı, Yağcılar Mahallesi is a picturesque beach located in the city of Urla, in the province of İzmir, Turkey. It is under the management of the Urla Municipality. This beach is well-known for its natural beauty, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. It is characterized by its golden sandy coastline and pristine sea, providing a relaxing atmosphere that is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the scenic views.
Despite its popularity, Altınköy Plajı, Yağcılar Mahallesi maintains a peaceful ambiance, though it can become crowded on weekends. It is frequented by a diverse range of visitors, from families to groups of friends. To fully enjoy the tranquillity of the beach, visitors are advised to avoid the busy season.
This beach offers a variety of amenities for its visitors. There are sunbed rentals available, and visitors also have the option to bring their own sunbeds, chairs, or tents. However, space can be limited due to the popularity of the beach. In addition to sunbed rentals, there are small beach bars scattered around the area, providing refreshments for visitors.
Despite its natural beauty and amenities, there have been some concerns about the cleanliness of Altınköy Plajı, Yağcılar Mahallesi. There have been reports of litter, such as trash and cigarette butts, on the sand, indicating a need for more regular cleaning and maintenance.
Reaching Altınköy Plajı, Yağcılar Mahallesi is straightforward, given its location in the easily accessible city of Urla.
Altınköy Plajı amenities include loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's clean, sandy, and not too shallow water as a major attraction, with many appreciating its peaceful and non-artificial atmosphere. The golden sand and the pristine sea are also frequently mentioned as appealing features. However, complaints are made about the beach being littered with trash, particularly plastic, and being overcrowded during the weekends.
Most visitors to Altınköy Plajı, located in Urla, prefer staying in the charming town of Urla itself, which offers a blend of local culture and easy access to the beach. For those seeking accommodations within walking distance of the beach, there are several small hotels and guesthouses nearby.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 38.2116653 / Longitude: 26.7216615
Altınköy Plajı is located in Aegean Region. The following map of Altınköy Plajı shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 9.6°C/22.9°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 22.1°C |
| Sea Temperature | 17.4 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.1 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:10/20:08 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.3 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.35 |
| Cloud Cover | 5% |
| Speed | 10.9 km/h |
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| Gusts | 23 km/h |
| Direction | SW |
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