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🏖 Demre✈ 150 km from AYT⏱ 140 min🎟 Free public access

Private Transfer toÇayağzı (Andriake) Beach

Turtle-nesting sands beside an ancient Lycian harbour — Demre's wild, history-soaked beach, far from the resort crowds.

From Antalya Airport · per vehicle120EUR
About this attraction

Çayağzı (Andriake) Beach

Çayağzı (Andriake) Beach is where Demre's history spills straight into the Mediterranean. Stretching roughly a kilometre beside the ruins of Andriake — the ancient harbour of Myra — this is a wide, open shore of coarse sand and pebble, washed by calm, clear, gently sloping water that stays shallow for a long way out. That makes it genuinely easy for families and unhurried swimmers, while the wild, untamed feel keeps it a world apart from the packed resort beaches further east. It is also a protected loggerhead (Caretta caretta) nesting beach, so in early summer you share it with one of the Med's most remarkable creatures. Add the boat harbour for Kekova's sunken city, the Lycian Civilizations Museum and St Nicholas Church minutes away, and Çayağzı becomes a beach day and a culture trip in one.

Opening hours
Open public access, daylight to dusk year-round. Harbour cafes and the seasonal sunbed concession typically run roughly 09:00–19:00 in summer (May–October); fewer services off-season. As a turtle-nesting beach, avoid the sand after dark in June–July.
Entry fee
Free public access. A sunbed-and-umbrella set near the harbour end usually runs about €8–15 for two loungers; the wild western stretch has no rentals, so bring your own shade. Cafes and restaurants at the port are pay-as-you-go.
What to see / do

Highlights of Çayağzı (Andriake) Beach

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Beach beside an ancient port
Swim within sight of Andriake, the 2,000-year-old harbour of Myra, with Roman granary ruins and the Lycian Civilizations Museum a short stroll from the sand.
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Loggerhead turtle territory
Çayağzı is a protected Caretta caretta nesting beach. Visit respectfully in June–July and you may spot tracks or hatchlings on one of the Med's wildest shores.
Gateway to Kekova
The Andriake harbour right beside the beach is the launch point for boat trips to Kekova's famous sunken city and crystal-clear snorkelling coves.
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Calm, shallow swimming
Clear, gently sloping water that stays shallow far out makes this an easy, low-stress beach for families and relaxed swimmers.
Santa Claus next door
St Nicholas Church — the resting place of the real Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) — and the spectacular Myra rock tombs are only minutes inland.
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Wide, uncrowded sands
Far from the resort strips, this open kilometre of coarse sand and pebble keeps a peaceful, back-to-nature feel even in high season.
Practical tips

Trip tricks for Çayağzı (Andriake) Beach

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Skip the long bus relay
Çayağzı is ~150 km from Antalya Airport with no direct beach bus. A SooTransfer private car takes you door-to-sand in about 2h20 with luggage handled and child seats on request — far simpler than connecting minibuses through Demre.
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Pack your own shade
Rentals cluster near the harbour end; the wild western stretch has none. Bring an umbrella, water and reef-safe sunscreen, especially if you want a quieter spot.
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Make it a full day out
Pair the beach with the Andriake ruins, Lycian museum, Myra tombs and St Nicholas Church. Ask your driver to wait and combine stops so you see it all without re-booking transport.
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Tread lightly in nesting season
In June–July, stay off marked nesting zones and the sand after dark, and never disturb a turtle — this is one of the coast's important Caretta caretta beaches.
Pickup from your hotel

Transfer prices to Çayağzı (Andriake) Beach

Fixed price in EUR for a private Eco Van (up to 6 guests) — larger Vito and V-Class options available at booking.

From
Vehicle
One-way
Round trip
Antalya Airport (AYT)150 km · 140 min
Eco Van
120
240
Demre145 km from AYT
Eco Van
120
240
Finike130 km from AYT
Eco Van
120
240
Kalkan215 km from AYT
Eco Van
153
306
Kaş195 km from AYT
Eco Van
140
280
Antalya City13 km from AYT
Eco Van
29
58
Kemer55 km from AYT
Eco Van
55
110

Round-trip includes up to 6 hours wait time. Need longer? Message us for a flat day-rate.

FAQ

Çayağzı (Andriake) Beach transfer · frequently asked

How do I get to Çayağzı (Andriake) Beach from Antalya Airport?

It is about 150 km (roughly 2h20) west along the scenic D400 coast road. The easiest option is a SooTransfer private transfer: we meet you at arrivals and drive straight to the beach with no changes. A private round-trip for a typical car runs around €190–230, and our wait-and-return service means your driver can stay while you swim, tour Myra and St Nicholas, then bring you back the same day.

What's the best way to visit — taxi, bus, or private transfer?

Public transport means a bus to Demre then a local minibus or taxi to the harbour, which eats hours and isn't fun with luggage or kids. A metered taxi for 150 km gets expensive and unpredictable. A SooTransfer private transfer is the smoothest value: a fixed price, door-to-door comfort, child seats on request, and the freedom to combine the beach with Andriake, Myra and Kekova in one day.

Does Çayağzı Beach have sunbeds, umbrellas and facilities?

Yes near the harbour end — sun loungers and umbrellas rent for roughly €8–15 a set, and there are cafes and restaurants at the Andriake port. The wild western stretch has no rentals, so bring your own shade if you head that way.

Is it a sandy beach, and is it good for families?

It's a wide, open shore of coarse sand and pebble with calm, clear water that slopes gently and stays shallow a long way out, which suits families and easy swimmers. It has a natural, uncrowded feel rather than a party scene.

Can I really see sea turtles there?

Çayağzı is a protected loggerhead (Caretta caretta) nesting beach. In June and July you may see nesting tracks or hatchlings if you're lucky and respectful — keep to marked paths, avoid the sand after dark, and never disturb the turtles.

Book transfer to Çayağzı (Andriake) Beach

1Trip details
Pickup Date
Pickup Time
2Your details
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Antalya Airport → Demre
EUR120
No card required · Cash or card on arrival · Free cancellation up to 24 h
TÜRSAB licence D-12490 · €100,000 passenger insurance · Pay the driver on arrival
From AYT · fixed120Çayağzı (Andriake) Beach
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