HEAD-TO-HEAD CLIMATOLOGY & COASTAL AUDIT
Turquoise Coast (Antalya) vs Aegean Turkey (Bodrum & Çeşme)
The Turquoise Coast boasts dramatic Taurus mountains dropping into glowing cyan waters with the warmest sea temperatures in Europe. Aegean Turkey features breezy whitewashed bays, windsurfing at Alaçatı, and lively Bodrum marina life.
The Verdict at a Glance: Turquoise Coast for warmest bathwater swimming and mountain scenery; Aegean Turkey for chic bays and sailing breezes.
Direct Coastal Comparison
Turkey
Turquoise Coast (Antalya & Fethiye)
Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)29°C
Average Water Clarity4.7 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble45% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€32/day
Beach Profiles29 beaches
Turkey
Aegean Turkey (Bodrum & Çeşme)
Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)29°C
Average Water Clarity4.7 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble80% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€41/day
Beach Profiles20 beaches
12-Month Sea Temperature Comparison (30-Year NOAA Baseline)
Comparing average coastal ocean temperatures month by month to help you choose the best time for swimming.
Jan
17.6°
16°
Feb
16.9°
15.4°
Mar
17.2°
15.6°
Apr
18.4°
16.8°
May
21.3°
19.6°
Jun
25°
22.9°
Jul
27.7°
24.7°
Aug
28.6°
25.3°
Sep
27.3°
24.1°
Oct
24.6°
21.8°
Nov
21.5°
19.3°
Dec
19.1°
17.3°
Turquoise Coast (Antalya & Fethiye) Aegean Turkey (Bodrum & Çeşme)
Top Beaches: Turquoise Coast (Antalya & Fethiye) vs Aegean Turkey (Bodrum & Çeşme)
Featured Turquoise Coast (Antalya & Fethiye) Coves
4.8
Gelemis, near Kalkan, Turkey•Mediterranean Sea
3rd Highest scenery score in Mediterranean Sea
28°C sea
23/day
Golden Sand
36°C• Scenic
Cars from €20/d
4.8
Antalya (Kalkan), Turkey•Mediterranean Sea
3rd Warmest water in Mediterranean Sea (Aug)
28.9°C sea
45/day
White Sand
32°C• Kids
Cars from €22/d
4.8
Antalya (Kemer), Turkey•Mediterranean Sea
3rd Longest swim season in Mediterranean Sea · 200 days
28.9°C sea
20/day
White Sand
33°C• Kids
Cars from €22/d
Featured Aegean Turkey (Bodrum & Çeşme) Coves
4.7
Muğla (Bodrum), Turkey•Aegean Sea
3rd Warmest water in Aegean Sea (Aug)
27.2°C sea
42/day
White Sand
31°C• Kids
Cars from €24/d
4.7
Gökova Gulf, Muğla, Turkey•Aegean Sea
2nd Clearest water in Aegean Sea
25.7°C sea
25/day
Golden Sand
36°C• Kids
Cars from €23/d
4.7
Sedir Island, Gulf of Gokova, Turkey•Aegean Sea
25.7°C sea
25/day
Golden Sand
36°C• Scenic
Cars from €20/d