Catalcam Plajı, located in Samsun, Turkey, is a picturesque beach known for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. It is situated between the city of Samsun and Bafra, making it a popular choice among locals and tourists from the Black Sea region. The beach is renowned for its cleanliness, fine sand, and shallow waters, making it a safe and ideal spot for children and families to enjoy.
The beach offers a tranquil environment, with the sea providing a beautiful view, especially during sunset. It is surrounded by nature, with trees lining the beach, contributing to its calm and peaceful atmosphere. Despite being relatively smaller than other beaches in the city, it is a preferred choice for tourists, especially during the summer months.
In terms of amenities, the beach has a few changing cabins provided by the local municipality. There are also markets and cafes in the vicinity of the beach for visitors' convenience. However, the number of these facilities is limited and the beach lacks certain amenities such as showers and lockers.
The beach provides ample outdoor seating and parking facilities. It is easily accessible, with a 25-minute drive from Samsun city center and can also be seen from On Dokuz Mayıs University. For those without a car, there are dolmuş (shared taxi) services available from the city center, allowing easy access to the beach.
During the summer season, due to its popularity, the beach can get crowded. However, its untouched and clean environment, along with its free access, make it an attractive destination for visitors to enjoy a day at the beach. Despite minor shortcomings in landscaping and layout, Catalcam Plajı remains a wonderful place to spend a day at the beach.
Catalcam Plajı amenities include parking.
Visitor reviews highlight the cleanliness of the beach and the fine sand as the most appreciated features, making it a great place for children to play and for collecting seashells. The warm water and beautiful sunset views also add to the overall positive experience. However, visitors complain about the lack of facilities such as showers and lockers, and inadequate changing areas.
Visitors to Çatalçam Plajı often choose to stay in the nearby city of Samsun, which offers a range of accommodations and easy access to the beach. Alternatively, some opt for the smaller town of Bafra to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere while still being within a short drive to the beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
| Low / High | 23.9°C/29.4°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 32.6°C |
| Sea Temperature | 26.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.5 m |
| Rain Chance | 3% |
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| Rainfall | 0.1 mm |
| Rain Duration | 1 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:24/19:58 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.9 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.6 |
| Cloud Cover | 36% |
| Speed | 18.4 km/h |
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| Gusts | 32 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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