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Russia · Sakhalin Oblast

Best beaches in Iturup Island / Kurilsk

3 ranked beaches in Iturup Island / Kurilsk, Sakhalin Oblast

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Iturup Island / Kurilsk

  1. 1

    Kurilsk Beach

    Essential because it is the main town beach and primary practical beach entry for visitors.

    7.0
  2. 2

    White Cliffs Beach

    The strongest must-have beach in the Central Kurils because it is Iturup’s signature coastal landmark.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Yankito Coast Beach

    Likely mapped as lava rocks or coastal scenery, not as a distinct beach destination.

    7.0

What makes Iturup Island / Kurilsk's beaches stand out?

Iturup Island / Kurilsk sits in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Iturup Island / Kurilsk or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.