Avsallar Beach, Alanya
The verdict
- Best for: Families and slow travellers who want fine golden sand, gentle shallow water and real pine shade rather than an open resort strip with no greenery.
- Best spot: A morning swim in the shallow bay with the family, then the cool of the pine forest behind the sand for lunch and a rest from the sun.
- Know this: Avsallar runs into the famous Incekum cove at the headland, so treat them as one bay and see the Incekum guide for the specific shallows.
Published 24 March 2026. Last reviewed 5 April 2026
Avsallar lies about twenty five kilometres west of central Alanya, well beyond Konakli, in a wide bay where the pine forest comes right down to the shore. Its beach is the green, natural end of this coast, a long stretch of fine golden sand that runs into the famous Incekum cove at the headland, with the trees giving real shade behind the dunes. The name Incekum means fine sand, and the whole bay lives up to it, soft underfoot and shelving so slowly that the water stays shallow far out, warm and calm on a typical summer day.
The appeal is the pairing of gentle sea and pine. Behind the sand the Incekum forest camp offers shaded picnic spots, camping and day use beneath the trees, so a family can swim in the morning, retreat into the cool of the forest at midday, and come back to the water in the evening. The naturalist in me loves that shade and the smell of pine over the shore, a rarity on a coast of open resort beaches, and the slow shallows that make the bay one of the kindest for small children. The honest catch is that Avsallar is a developed resort town, so in July and August the bay fills with families and hotel guests, and the busiest stretches near the hotels can feel crowded. Walk along the sand, or come in the shoulder months, and the bay returns to its quiet, green self.
It suits families with young children, slow travellers and anyone who wants soft sand, shallow water and natural shade in one place. Who should skip it is the visitor after a lively scene or a town beach within walking distance of sights, since Avsallar is far out and low key. For the specific shallows and the headland cove, read our Incekum guide; for the green picnic terrace closer to town, see Ulas; and for the fine sand of the centre, Cleopatra sits below the castle.
Clubs on this beach
Avsallar is a resort and forest bay where service runs through the hotels rather than a gated club. For a full club day with daybeds, see our Alanya beach clubs directory.
Hotel beach fronts and sunbed hire
The Avsallar shore is fronted by resort hotels, so sunbeds, parasols and snack service run mostly through them and the cafes along the sand. Operators, opening hours and any charges vary by season and are to be confirmed. It is resort beach service and forest shade rather than a single structured club on the bay.
Forest camp and day use
Behind the sand the Incekum forest camp offers shaded picnic spots, camping and day use under the pines rather than a beach club with daybeds. It is the natural alternative to a serviced front, perfect for a family that wants the trees as much as the sea. Any seasonal fees and services are to be confirmed.
Avsallar lies about twenty five kilometres west of central Alanya along the coast road, beyond Konakli, set in a pine backed bay. The city is roughly two hours by road from Antalya airport and around forty five minutes from Gazipasa Alanya airport, and dolmus minibuses run the western coast road into the centre regularly, with taxis an easy alternative for a direct trip.
Most visitors stay in the resort hotels along the bay, so the beach is a short walk away, and there are access points and parking near the forest camp. Bring water, sun cream and beach toys for the children, though the pine forest gives natural shade if you would rather not hire an umbrella. Arrive early in summer for the calmest water and a quieter stretch of sand.
Reserve a day at Avsallar
Tell us the date and party and we will match you to a club or sunbed terrace on or near Avsallar Beach and pass on your request. No charge to enquire.
Common questions
Where is Avsallar Beach?
Avsallar is a resort town about twenty five kilometres west of central Alanya, beyond Konakli, set in a wide bay backed by pine forest. Its shore is the golden sand stretch that runs into the famous Incekum cove at the headland. The coast road and dolmus minibuses link it to Alanya, with taxis an easy alternative.
Is Avsallar Beach good for families?
It is one of the gentler family choices on this coast. The sand is fine and golden, and the bay shelves slowly so the water stays shallow a long way out, which suits small children and new swimmers on a calm day. The pine forest behind gives real natural shade. Watch children closely, since lifeguard cover is not guaranteed, and conditions are typical and never guaranteed.
What is the pine forest behind Avsallar Beach?
The bay is backed by a large pine forest, with the Incekum forest camp area offering shaded picnic spots, camping and day use beneath the trees. It is the natural draw here, giving cool shade right behind the sand and the smell of pine over the shore, which sets Avsallar apart from the open resort beaches with no greenery at their back.
Is Avsallar Beach the same as Incekum?
They run together in the same bay. Incekum, whose name means fine sand, is the standout cove at the headland, while the wider Avsallar shore is the long golden sand stretch of the resort town behind it. Many treat them as one beach. For the specific cove and its shallows, see our Incekum beach guide; for the town shore and the forest, this is the page.
When is the best time to visit Avsallar Beach?
Late spring and early autumn, roughly May, June, September and October, give warm sea and lighter crowds than the busy July and August peak, when families fill the bay. The pine shade helps on hot days. Mornings are calmest before any breeze, and conditions are typical and never guaranteed.
