Istanbul, which everyone loves and can’t get enough of, sometimes makes people so tired that even if the weekend comes, one wishes to make a small escape from the city. Especially those who want to get away from the chaos, traffic and tension of the city are starting to prepare their escape routes. If you want to not get too far from the city and meet with nature, you can take a look at the list of places to visit for the weekend near Istanbul, which we have prepared for you below.
Bolu
264 km from Istanbul. You can reach the center of Bolu at a distance of 3 hours by car. Bolu is one of the places to visit in all four seasons with its nature, food, history, places to visit, air and friendly people. You can make an extraordinary forest type in Yedigöller and have a perfect weekend breakfast at the facilities around Abant Lake. If you visit during the winter months, we recommend you to visit Kartalkaya ski center and enjoy the snow.
Kandıra-Kefken-Kerpe / Kocaeli
Kandıra, 140 km away from Istanbul, is a full weekend route with Kerpe and Kefken as its home. Kandıra is in the middle of the popular destinations of holidaymakers with its nature that still preserves its beauty. These towns, which stand out with their sea and beach, especially in summer, are crowded with holidaymakers and summer vacationers on weekends. Kerpe Eagle Cliffs and Pink Rocks are definitely places to see. Especially when you feel the need to swim in the summer, it can be one of the first places that come to mind in the middle of the places to go on the weekend.
Acarlar Floodplain / Sakarya
Acarlar Floodplain is one of the largest flooded forests after Igneada Flooded Forests. 190 km from Istanbul. You can reach this perfect place, which is at a distance of 3 hours, after a 3-hour car journey. Only a small part of the large forest is open to the public for you to visit. There is a wooden walking track approximately 750 meters long so that the forest under the protection does not suffer any damage. You can get extraordinary photo frames.
Bursa
One of the most ancient cities after Istanbul is Bursa. It is a very ideal route for those who want to value the weekend. Bursa is in the middle of places that will fill your soul with its historical and cultural riches as well as cheer up your palate with İskenderi, pita meatballs, candied meats and how many more flavors. Do not forget to experience delicious tastes and visit its magnificent architectural structures.
Sapanca lake / Sakarya
You can go to Sapanca, which is 138 km from Istanbul, in 1 hour and 40 minutes by car. Definitely take a pleasant walk around the lake when you arrive. If you arrive early in the morning, the restaurants located where you enter the lake first have delicious breakfasts. Even if you have had breakfast, we recommend you to evaluate the food menus. Each one is incredibly beautiful. While sipping your coffee, you can watch the nature that will warm you up.
