What is the average sea temperature at Suluada?

Based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology, water temperatures at Suluada peak at 28.5°C (83°F) in August and average 28.5°C during the summer bathing season.

How much are sunbed rentals and is there free public sand at Suluada?

75% of Suluada is open for free public towel placement. A set of 2 loungers and an umbrella typically rents from €10 to €22 depending on season. Public beach areas (Halk Plajı) offer free open sand alongside municipal umbrella rentals.

What are the parking payment options and cliff shade times at Suluada?

Parking at Suluada is managed via free_unpaved_verge with typical rates of free parking. Sunlight schedule: the shoreline receives unobstructed full-day solar exposure. Footwear recommendation: unnecessary soft sand.

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Q: Are there parking and facilities at Suluada?

Free parking is available nearby. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Adrasan, Antalya, Turkey•Mediterranean Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September

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EDITORIAL SCORE

4.78/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

28.5°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€25/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Fine White Sand

Shallow & Gentle

Live Open-Meteo European Feed

Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry

Mild Chop

Calm & Glassy

Moderate Cross-Breeze & Light ChopCove aspect: Faces S (175°) · Wind: W (270°)

Wind (12 km/h) blows diagonally along the coastline, creating surface chop and gentle lateral drift. Comfortable for casual swimming.

Significant Wave Height

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Optimal Swimming

Swell Profile

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Live Surface Wind

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W (270°) · CROSS-SHORE

UV & Air Temperature

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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)

Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass

Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind Direction

Cove Faces S (175°)

Cross-shore Breeze • Mild surface chop along the bay

Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)

S (175°)

Open Sea Exposure

Surface Wind Vector

W (270°)

12 km/h · Δθ = 95°

Spatial Geometry: Breeze out of W blows obliquely across the S-facing cove, generating manageable lateral drift.

Morning Coastal Brief for Suluada: Minimal chop, safe for wading, snorkeling and paddleboarding. Wind (12 km/h) blows diagonally along the coastline, creating surface chop and gentle lateral drift. Comfortable for casual swimming. Models update sub-daily via Open-Meteo European marine models.

Interactive Oceanographic Climatology

Seasonal Sea Warmth & Bathing Climatology

30-Year NOAA OISST v2.1 Monthly Normals (1991–2020) · Adrasan, Antalya, Turkey

Warm Bathwater

Early August

28.5°C

Air ~37°C

Optimal thermal comfort; zero cold shock

Water temperature is well above the 20.0°C bathing threshold. Prolonged leisure swimming, snorkeling, and family wading are comfortable with zero thermal shock.

Drag to scrub 12-month temperature curveEarly August · 28.5°C

Month	Sea Surface Temp	Air Temp	Thermal Category
January	17.7°C	23°C	Crisp & Bracing
February	17.0°C	24°C	Crisp & Bracing
March	17.0°C	26°C	Crisp & Bracing
April	17.9°C	29°C	Crisp & Bracing
May	20.5°C	32°C	Refreshing
June	24.0°C	35°C	Ideal Swimming
July	27.2°C	37°C	Warm Bathwater
August	28.5°C	37°C	Warm Bathwater
September	27.2°C	35°C	Warm Bathwater
October	24.8°C	32°C	Ideal Swimming
November	21.8°C	28°C	Refreshing
December	19.4°C	25°C	Refreshing

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Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 19 May – 25 Nov (>21°C) · 190 days

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🏖️ Suluada (Adrasan, Antalya, Turkey)
🌊 Water temperature: 28.5°C
⛱️ Beach access: 75% free public sand • Sunbeds: €10–€22
🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces S (sheltered from N winds)
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EEA Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC

Bathing Water Purity & Statutory Standards

Status: Excellent

Microbial Water Purity

95th-Percentile Compliant

Escherichia coli & intestinal enterococci within statutory limits.

Bathing Directive Tier

Tier 1: Sufficient & Safe

Monitored across the official European bathing season.

Official European Environment Agency (EEA) water monitoring verifies recreational cleanliness, sewage absence, and safety standards across all 31 member and partner coastal nations.

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.7 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.9 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.9 / 5

About Suluada

An uninhabited islet of white sand and luminous water reached by boat from Adrasan. Locals call it the Turkish Maldives.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Exclusively accessible by daily excursion boat from Adrasan harbour (45 minutes navigation).

•Protected Status / Environment: Uninhabited volcanic island marine sanctuary; natural freshwater springs emerging from undersea limestone rocks.

•Notable Feature: Nicknamed the 'Turkish Maldives' for its blinding white crushed-marble pebble beaches and electric cyan water.

Official Tourism Authorities:goturkiye.com antalya.goturkiye.com

Sand Transparency & Sunbed Index

Public sand quota, private lido density, and legal towel placement rights

Wide Open Public Sand

Free Public Sand (75%)Private Concessions (25%)

2-Sunbed + Umbrella Set Rate

€10low season→€22August peak

Daily set (2 loungers + umbrella). Front-row loungers may command premium surcharges.

Towel Bather Guidance

Abundant unencumbered shoreline. Free towel placement everywhere with minimal commercial footprint.

Legal Shoreline Rights: Public beach areas (Halk Plajı) offer free open sand alongside municipal umbrella rentals.

Arrival Logistics, Parking & Sun Exposure

Micro-logistics, parking payment taxonomy, and topographic shadow schedules.

Local Verified Logistics

Parking Payment & Rates

Free Parking

Free Verge / Unpaved Roadside

Follow local municipal parking signage to avoid fines during summer peak hours.

Sun Exposure & Cliff Shadows

Full-Day Unobstructed Sunlight

Open shoreline with full solar exposure from mid-morning through evening twilight.

Footwear & Karst Protection

Unnecessary (Soft Natural Sand)

Fine powder or golden sand allows comfortable barefoot wading into shallow depths.

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Yes

Good for Kids

Yes

Dog Friendly

Yes

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Yes

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Yes

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Yes

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Adrasan, Antalya. Accessible via regional coastal roads (36.257°N, 30.435°E).

•Warm, shallow and calm off the boat-only islet.

•An uninhabited island reached by boat from Adrasan.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

AYT · 25m drive

25-min transfer from Antalya International Airport (AYT).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Suluada

What is the water temperature at Suluada?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Suluada averages 28.5°C (83°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Suluada?

Suluada is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Adrasan, Antalya, Turkey.

Is Suluada good for families with kids?

Yes, Suluada is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.

Are there parking and facilities at Suluada?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

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