Gay friendly & other beaches in Istanbul
Istanbul Gay Beach and Swimming Guide: Online guide of gay friendly and cruising beaches and other gay swimming spots in and around Istanbul including reviews and location maps
Istanbul, with its population of around 16 million people, is surrounded by the sea. However, due to pollution, there are very few beach areas suitable for swimming within the city. Most of the cleaner beaches are not located close to the city center. As a result, many Istanbul residents choose to travel to cities and towns in Southern Turkey, such as Bodrum, Antalya, Marmaris, Fethiye, for their summer holidays.