İnkumu, Sandy beach in Bartın Province, Turkey
Inkumu is a beach on Turkey's Black Sea coast with soft sand stretching across several kilometers. Dense woodland on sloping hills frames this coastal strip, creating a natural boundary between the shore and the land behind it.
The beach became a destination during the second half of the 20th century as Turkish domestic tourism grew. Since then it has developed into a favored spot for families traveling from nearby areas.
Families come here on weekends to spend long hours by the water, often bringing food from home and settling in for the entire day. This tradition of seaside picnicking remains central to how people use this stretch of coast during the warm months.
The beach is reachable by regular buses from Bartın, a city about 20 minutes away. The best time to visit is in the warmer months from June through September when conditions are ideal for swimming.
The water here has lower salt levels than other Turkish coasts, allowing longer swimming sessions without the typical irritation from salt water. This natural difference makes it more comfortable for many visitors to spend extended time in the water.
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