If you are tired of Istanbul’s traffic ordeal, work stress and chaos and you want to distract yourself during the holiday. And if your destinations need to be close to Istanbul, you are at the right place. We have compiled quiet and calm places for you, which are so close to Istanbul that you can’t even try it, even 2 hours away. You will be able to both enjoy the view and relax with your spouse, friend or family. At the same time, we are sure that the fresh air will be good.
Yalova-Esenköy
Esenköy, which is only 2 hours away from Istanbul, is a town in Çınarcık district. We can say that it is the pearl of Marmara. It is among the places where you can go easily in terms of transportation as well as being close to Istanbul. We are sure that it will be good to escape to Esenköy during the holiday. Also, if you are looking for a house near Istanbul for a weekend getaway, you should definitely add Esenköy to the top of your routes.
Igneada, Kirklareli
Igneada, which is home to the world’s most important longose forest, is located in the northwest of Turkey, on the Bulgarian border. The beach and forest area along the Black Sea coast is the favorite route of those who want to hike and campers. What makes Igneada so popular lately is that it is only two hours away from Istanbul. Accommodation is also available in hostels close to this natural wonder region.
Acarlar Longoz
Another natural wonder, two hours away from Istanbul, is Acarlar Longoz, located in the Karasu district of Sakarya. Acarlar Lake, located in the middle of this forest area, is an area where small-scale water sports can be done. The region has become a trend route for daily excursions, especially on weekends.
Gökçetepe, Edirne
Gökçetepe Nature Park is located on the Aegean coast of Edirne. Gökçetepe, which is the closest Aegean coast to Istanbul, is a national park in the Kesan district. Gökçetepe, where nature sports such as trekking can be practiced, also draws attention with its clean shores.
Cumalıkızık, Bursa
Located in the Yıldırım district of Bursa, Cumalıkazık draws attention with its structure dating from the early years of the Ottoman Empire. Cumalıkızık, which has gained fame thanks to TV series recently, is one of the routes where daily tours are the most intense, especially on weekends. You can complete your Cumalıkızık tour, where you can visit historical village houses and taste local delicacies, by purchasing the handcrafted products of the local people
Polonezköy, Istanbul
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We saved the closest for last. Polonezköy is located in Beykoz, one of the greenest districts of Istanbul. Polonezköy, which you can easily reach from the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, is named after those who took refuge in the Ottoman Empire from Poland in the 19th century. In Polonezköy, where you can still come across buildings reflecting Polish architecture, hiking, cycling and eating at restaurants in touch with nature have an important place among activities.
