Private Transfer toÇıralı Beach
Turkey's last unspoiled beach village — turtle-nesting sands, eternal flames and ancient ruins, 90 minutes from the airport.
Çıralı Beach
Çıralı is the Mediterranean before the resorts arrived — a 3.5 km arc of soft sand and smooth pebbles tucked inside the Olympos–Beydağları National Park, hemmed by pine-clad mountains and a tangle of citrus gardens. Because the bay is a protected nesting ground for endangered loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles, big chain hotels were never allowed in, so it has kept its slow, barefoot village charm. The water is famously warm, clean and clear, with snorkelling visibility that regularly tops 10–15 metres. At the southern tip lie the romantic ruins of ancient Olympos; up the mountain to the north, the eternal flames of the Chimaera flicker out of bare rock. It suits couples, families and anyone craving nature over nightlife — easily worth the scenic drive from Antalya.
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Transfer prices to Çıralı Beach
Fixed price in EUR for a private Eco Van (up to 6 guests) — larger Vito and V-Class options available at booking.
Round-trip includes up to 6 hours wait time. Need longer? Message us for a flat day-rate.
Çıralı Beach transfer · frequently asked
How do I get to Çıralı Beach from Antalya Airport?
The easiest way is a private transfer. SooTransfer offers a door-to-door ride from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Çıralı in around 90 minutes, covering the roughly 85 km scenic mountain-coast route. A private round-trip in a comfortable car typically runs about €130–160 depending on vehicle size and season, and our drivers can wait and bring you back — ideal after a full day at the beach, the ruins and the Chimaera flames.
Is a private transfer better than a taxi, bus or tour?
For Çıralı, yes. There's no direct bus — public routes mean a coach toward Kemer or Olympos junction plus a connecting minibus (dolmuş) into the village, which is slow with luggage and families. Metered taxis cost as much as a private car but with no fixed price or wait service. A SooTransfer private transfer gives you a flat agreed fare, a named driver, child seats on request, and the freedom to combine Olympos and the Chimaera with a wait-and-return that no bus or shared tour can match.
Does Çıralı Beach have a Blue Flag?
Çıralı is celebrated more for being wild and protected than for resort certifications — it sits inside the Olympos–Beydağları National Park and is a designated sea-turtle nesting zone, so development is deliberately minimal. Rather than relying on a Blue Flag label, its appeal is famously clean, clear water, a long natural shoreline and a genuinely unspoiled setting.
Are there sunbeds, restaurants and parking?
Yes. Sunbeds and umbrellas line the southern, restaurant end of the beach and are often free when you order food or drinks, with standalone sets around €8–15 per day. A relaxed row of family-run restaurants serves fresh fish and Turkish dishes, lifeguards are on duty in season, and there's paid parking at the entrance plus limited street parking nearby.
Is Çıralı good for families and quiet beach days?
Very. It's calm, low-rise and free of loud beach clubs, so it suits couples and families wanting nature over nightlife. The shallow, clear water is great for kids and snorkelling, and you can easily add the Olympos ruins and Chimaera flames. It only feels busy in July and August; the rest of the season it stays peaceful.