For one adult, 35 by 70 inches is the standard size and works for most beach days. If you want to share with another adult or have kids, look for an oversized blanket around 60 by 80 inches. Our Ocean and Mediterranean styles are sized this way and double as picnic blankets.
The standard 35 by 70 size is what almost every brand defaults to because it covers an average adult lying down with a few inches to spare. It packs small, dries fast, and fits any beach bag. The downside: two adults cannot share it, and it is small for picnics or yoga.
The 60 by 80 oversized format is closer to a small blanket. It covers two adults comfortably, doubles as a picnic spread or paddleboard deck cover, fits well on a boat, and still folds smaller than two terry beach towels stacked together. It is one towel doing the work of two or three.
If you want one towel that handles a full beach day for a family, the NIXY Ocean Oversized Turkish Beach Towel Blanket is 60 by 80 inches, $49, woven in Turkey, and folds smaller than the terry it replaces.
Frequently asked questions
Are Turkish towels good for the beach?
Yes, and arguably better than terry. Turkish towels are flat-woven, so they dry faster, pack smaller, and shed sand instead of trapping it in loops. They are also lighter, which matters when you are walking from the parking lot to the water with kids, a cooler, and a paddleboard.
Are Turkish towels sand-resistant?
Mostly yes. The flat weave has no looped pile for sand to lodge in, so a quick shake clears most of it. They are not 100% sand-proof, since wet sand will still cling to wet fabric, but they release sand far more easily than a standard terry beach towel.
What's the difference between Turkish cotton and bamboo Turkish towels?
Pure Turkish cotton is the classic: long-staple, durable, gets softer with each wash. Bamboo blends (like our Acelia) add bamboo viscose to the cotton, which dries even faster and packs smaller, with a slightly silkier hand-feel. Bamboo is the better travel choice. Pure cotton is the better long-haul beach companion.
Are Turkish towels really made in Turkey?
Ours are. They are woven in Denizli, Turkey, where the climate, water, and long-staple cotton tradition go back to the Ottoman period. Many "Turkish-style" towels on the market are actually Pakistani, Indian, or Chinese reproductions, and the cheaper price tag is usually the giveaway.
How do I wash a Turkish towel?
Cold water, mild detergent, no fabric softener (softener coats the cotton and kills absorbency), tumble dry low or hang dry. Wash separately for the first couple of cycles since the natural dyes are vivid. They get softer and more absorbent with every wash, not less.
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