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Places To Visit In Sapa

Kartepe Ski Center

Karepe Ski Center is a ski resort that is closest to Istanbul. It is located at 150 altitudes on Mount Kartepe. You need to pay a reasonable price to enter the resort and a security deposit for a ski pass. The resort has 4 lifts, and a dozen runs, so don't worry if you're a beginner, there is a range of slopes for everyone. Ski tracks are between 400 - 3500 meters and the best time to visit is from December end to late February. Don't fret over accommodation because there's a huge, 14-story hotel with all prime facilities at the resort. There's a beautiful restaurant that serves local food to the visitors. When you get there, you can rent skiing equipment and get started with your journey on snow. Pine trees covered with snowflakes surround the mountain area offering a gorgeous view. Read More

Masukiye

Maşukiye is a charming village and one of Turkey's ideal vacation spots with stunning natural beauty, picturesque surroundings, and a tranquil environment. Take a brief stroll while enjoying the amazing natural beauty, listening to the birds chirp, and passing by the lake. To explore the lake, rent a bike or a boat. From the term maşuk, which denotes adoration or love, comes the word maşukiye. It is 20 kilometers from Izmit, 13 kilometers from Kartepe, and 36 kilometers from Kocaeli's downtown. Due to its proximity to Istanbul, Kocaeli, Sakarya, and Bursa, it receives a tonne of people year-round, but especially on weekends. Read More

Ormanya

Ormanya is a wildlife, conservation, and breeding center for endangered animals such as leopards, wolves, bears, and lynxes that you can observe in their natural habitat. The forest projects include a large bird-watching area, caravan, tent camping area, and a botanical path. Guided tours are also available. If you have children, the children's zoo is best suited to spending time amidst nature with 766 animals. There's also an amphitheater, benches, and rocking chairs for comfortable seating. Showers, electricity, water, and a dishwashing area are available if you're staying the night in a tent. You can also spot native species of birds, such as the steppe eagle, imperial eagle, and vulture, as well as mammals like wild boars, fallow deer, and red deer. Take advantage of guided tours and close-up observation opportunities. Some of the popular packages offered by the park include wildlife photography sessions. Read More

Sapanca Lake

Sapanca Lake known for its serene beauty and peaceful atmosphere is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, numerous parks, and nature reserves, including the Sapanca Lake Bird Sanctuary and the Sapanca Park. Enjoy scenic walks, picnics, boat tours, fishing, horseback riding, and much more. A traditional open-air market, where local vendors sell handmade goods and fresh produce, can be found near the lake.

Seka Park Seaside Public Garden

Seka Park Seaside Public Garden on the shores of the Marmara Sea offers breathtaking views of the sea while picnicking and sunbathing on the park's sandy beaches. Enjoy swimming and boating while children can let loose at the amusement park and playground! While you stroll the lush vegetation, be sure to stop by restaurants and cafes nearby serving authentic Turkish cuisine!

Uzunkum Park

Uzunkum Park in the Black Sea region is known for its stunning scenic views and picturesque landscapes along the Black Sea shoreline. You can opt to go swimming, fishing, or even boating. Popular activities to engage in include hiking, picnicking, and bird watching. There are walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds for children to let loose and enjoy. Relish meals at a restaurant on-site offering traditional Turkish cuisine.