Kızkalesi Public Beach
Last verified: · Verified at source: Erdemli Municipality · on-site measurement
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Kızkalesi Public Beach is in Erdemli; the ground is fine sand, the sea-urchin risk is low and the water does not get deeper than knee height in the first 30 metres. A sunbed set is 150 ₺, there is a ≈ 120 m free public beach strip, a seasonal car park at 70 ₺ per vehicle and a municipal shower/cabin facility with a cleanliness score of 4,6/5. It is Blue Flag certified.
Quick facts
SeabedFine sand
Sea urchinsLow risk
RocksNo
Depth gradient~30 m knee-deep
Sunbed150 ₺ / set
ParasolIncluded · you may use your own parasol in the free area
Free public area≈ 120 m strip
Parking70 ₺ / car (season)
Shower / cabin4.6 / 5 cleanliness
FlagBlue Flag
Fact sheet
Fact sheet
| District | Erdemli |
|---|---|
| Seabed type | Fine sand (no sharp rocks) |
| Sea-urchin risk | Low |
| Depth gradient | Knee-deep for the first 30 m; gradual (safe for families with children) |
| Sunbed/parasol | 150 ₺ per set (parasol included) |
| Free public beach | A ≈ 120 m strip at the east end; you may use your own parasol |
| Parking | 70 ₺ per car (summer season); private and municipal car park |
| Shower and cabin | Municipal facility; free; cleanliness rating 4.6/5 |
| Transit | Mersin–Erdemli minibus + 8 min walk |
| Season | May – October |
LocationOpen on map
Temporary map position (near the district centre) — the exact coordinates will be added later.© OpenStreetMap contributors
AddressKızkalesi Mah. Sahil Yolu, Erdemli, Mersin
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a sunbed at Kızkalesi?
A sunbed set (parasol included) is 150 ₺ (verified 04.10.2026).
Is it suitable for children?
Because the seabed deepens slowly it suits families with children; the first 30 metres are knee-deep.
Are there sea urchins at Kızkalesi?
Because the seabed is fine sand the sea-urchin risk is low; the risk rises on rocky shores.
Is the car park paid?
In the summer season it is 70 ₺ per car; the free area is limited within walking distance of the beach.