The best Turkish beach towel is an oversized, 100% long-staple Turkish cotton flat weave at 38–40 x 70–71 inches. That combination gives you full lounge-chair coverage, fast drying, sand that shakes off, and a towel that packs to half the bulk of terry. Below are our picks, and the four checks worth making before you buy anything.
Our picks
| Towel | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Turkish Cotton — Blue | 40 x 70 in | The all-rounder, from $15.99 |
| Rainbow Turkish Cotton | 39 x 71 in | Oversized, classic stripes |
| Anchor Design — Grey | 38 x 71 in | Understated, oversized |
| Rainbow 6-Piece Set | 39 x 71 in | Families |
| Turquoise Sea Turtle | 36 x 70 in | Something with character |
The four checks before you buy
- 100% Turkish cotton — not "Turkish-style", not a polyester blend.
- Printed dimensions — oversized should mean 38–40 x 70–71 in. If a listing won't state inches, assume it is small.
- OEKO-TEX certified — tested for harmful substances.
- A fair price — a genuine Turkish beach towel does not need to cost $45.
Before you decide
If you are new to these, read the complete guide to Turkish beach towels first — it covers the weave, sizes, absorbency and care in one place. Still deciding? See are Turkish beach towels worth it and Turkish vs terry.
Browse everything in the Turkish beach towel collection, or the beach towel bundles if you need several.
Written by the Arconiz team. Arconiz works directly with Turkish manufacturers to bring quality towels and home textiles to your door without the middleman. We test what we sell.
