About 16 km southwest of the centre of Bodrum and somewhat hidden by two mountains, lies the small town of Karaincir with its approximately 500-meter-wide fine sandy beach, which is one of the best in the region,

because Karaincir Plajı is a very fine sandy beach. It is characterized by its shallow waters, which extend about 150 meters from the shore. This makes it an ideal place for families with children, non-swimmers and snorkelling fans.

Sandy beach invites you to snorkel

The beach is also known for being protected from the often-cool north winds, which increases its attractiveness for visitors in spring and autumn. However, the slightly cooling north wind is very pleasant, especially in the hot summer. As for other amenities, Karaincir Plajı offers numerous facilities that enhance the visitor experience. Sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented to provide comfort and shade for beachgoers. There are also changing rooms and showers on the beach for rinsing off after a swim. In addition, there are restaurants and bars nearby where visitors can dine and enjoy refreshments.

Despite its idyllic location and natural features, Karaincir Plajı can get quite crowded during the summer months due to its popularity with tourists. Visitors should be aware that a significant portion of the beach appears to be reserved for guests of the nearby resort hotels.

Access to Karaincir Plajı is relatively straightforward. From Datça, it is a short 15-25-minute drive. Minibus services from Aktur and Karaincir run hourly and provide convenient transport to the beach. For those coming from Bodrum, the Bodrum-Datça ferry is recommended. It should be noted, however, that there does not appear to be a designated parking area on the beach and visitors will need to plan their parking arrangements accordingly.

In the area around Karaincir Plajı, visitors can explore the Karaincir Islands, which are known for their natural bays, clear sea and surrounding beauty. These islands, which consist of small islands and rocky areas, offer opportunities for water sports activities such as swimming, diving and boat tours.

This bay is one of the attractions for the stopover of daily boat tours. The many small fish restaurants lined up on the beach are happy to welcome people from the boat tours, but many Blue Cruises boats also stop here.

A short distance from the coast, 14 islands of different shapes and sizes are scattered in the sea. The island of Yassiada, with its shipwrecks, in particular, fascinates divers and archaeologists.

The village of Karaincir has always been known for the large quantities of figs produced here. With the transformation into a holiday resort with the first hotels and small leisure facilities, this transformation has continued in recent years into a rapidly growing holiday centre. In the area, the single-family houses with their well-kept, colourful gardens are particularly worth seeing.

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