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A sandy beach with castle views at the foot of the Genoese Castle, awarded the Blue Flag in 2026.
Genoese Castle Beach is right at the foot of the castle. It has flown the Blue Flag since 2025 and was on the 2026 list too.
With the castle and rocks rising behind it, it is Akçakoca's most photogenic beach. It's the best place to combine a castle visit with a swim.
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The closest places as the crow flies; you can visit them on the same day.
A historic castle on a cliff jutting into the sea between two coves, the symbol of Akçakoca.
A women-only beach next to the Genoese Castle, run by the municipality and awarded the Blue Flag in 2026.
A pebble beach between the centre and the Genoese Castle; the water gets deep quickly.
A quiet beach at a stream mouth west of the Genoese Castle, on the Karasu road.
By car, take the TEM or D100 to the Düzce exit and drive about 37 km north; you can also come along the coast road (D010) via Ereğli or Karasu. Many bus companies run direct services to Akçakoca; there is no train.
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