Istanbul is a city that stands out with its natural beauties and cultural values and is one of the most prominent touristic spots. There are many places to visit in this city, which consists of two sides, Anatolia and Europe. One of these places is Ömerli Dam. You can easily come to Ömerli Dam, which is a touristic spot in Çekmeköy district, located on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, by purchasing a plane ticket or bus ticket. Visitors who plan to come from outside the city can prefer to travel by air, or they can come with their own vehicles or consider the intercity bus option. This region, which has the distinction of being the largest water source of Istanbul, also stands out as a wonderful natural beauty area. The number of people who come here, especially from Istanbul, for day trips is quite high. Many people spend their weekend holidays here in touch with nature. When it comes to places to visit in Ömerli Dam, the first thing that comes to mind is the lakeside. In addition, since many villages are located close to the region, you also have different activity options. Before moving on to what awaits you at Ömerli Dam, let's talk about how you can get there. There are transportation options such as metro, bus, minibus or taxi in the city. Visitors who plan to come from outside the city should first get to Istanbul. The first alternative for this is undoubtedly to come with your own vehicle. However, if you do not want to come with your vehicle, you can consider the bus or plane option. Buses are provided to this city from every point in our country. You can buy a bus ticket according to your location and make your journey. Visitors who will come from further away can look at the airline companies that offer flights to Sabiha Gökçen Airport and choose the one that best suits their budget and purchase their plane tickets. After arriving at the airport, you can first go to Çekmeköy by city buses and then to Ömerli Dam. In addition, you can take a taxi for direct transportation. Ömerli Dam offers you a wonderful nature trip in terms of places to visit. You can spend peaceful and quiet hours in this region and its vicinity, and be alone with nature. When you come to the region, Çekmeköy, where the dam is located, is the first place you can visit. Then, you can visit Ömerli Dam Lake, Ömerli Village, Esenceli Village and Esenceli Plateau and have peaceful times.
Çekmeköy
The first stop on our Ömerli Dam places to visit list is Çekmeköy district, which hosts the dam. We recommend that you visit this district before moving on to Ömerli Dam. This is a region that stands out with its forested areas. There are various places in the region where you can visit, both picnic and hike. You can easily reach this region, which is among the frequent destinations of those who want to get away from the chaos of Istanbul, by buying a plane ticket from distant cities and spending peaceful times surrounded by nature. You can also breathe in clean oxygen in this district surrounded by natural beauties.
Ömerli Dam Lake
After visiting the Çekmeköy district, you should visit Ömerli Dam Lake, which hosts many natural beauties. It is a wonderful place where you can listen to the sound of nature with a magnificent lake view, and if you wish, you can set up a tent and stay in a secluded forest area. Here, you can camp on the lake shore with your family or friends, go on a nature walk, and have a pleasant day accompanied by birds chirping. Ömerli Dam Lake, which is among the places where people living in Istanbul escape from traffic and city noise, can be alone with nature and relax your soul. You can also have a picnic here if you wish. Guests planning to come from out of town can buy a bus ticket according to their location and set up their tent here with a wonderful lake view and stay.
Ömerli Village
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Ömerli Dam is Ömerli Village, which is located close to the dam. We especially recommend that you visit many prominent villages after your visit to the dam. Because there are various activity options that you can do and have a pleasant time in these villages. This is a village that stands out with its untouched natural beauty. This village, which is also called the address of peace, is quite quiet as there are only fifty-five people living in it. You can also camp here, go on a nature walk and enjoy nature to the fullest. You can also visit this village by buying a bus ticket and spend quiet hours away from the eyes.
Esenceli Village
Esenceli Village is actually a region that also hosts the Ömerli Dam. Village The dam is located right in the middle of the city. This village, like other villages, welcomes its visitors with its calm and peaceful atmosphere. There are also areas where you can camp. In this village, which attracts attention with its lush green nature, you can spend a quiet day away from the eyes, listen to the sound of nature and explore the natural beauties around. Those coming from out of town can easily reach the place by buying a plane ticket and take a wonderful nature trip in these regions and collect beautiful memories.
Esenceli Plateau
The next route on our list of places to visit in Ömerli Dam is Esenceli Plateau, which is also located in Esenceli Village. When you come to the area where the plateau is, you can see sheep and goats grazing on the grass. This region, which is one of the escape routes for those who want to spend time in touch with nature, also has places where you can set up tents and camp. After staying one night, you can wake up to a fresh air and have a nice breakfast. However, since there are no facilities here, do not forget to bring your food and drinks with you. Since you can see the lake view from this area, you can go for a walk after breakfast and enjoy this view. While you leave yourself in the lap of nature, you can also immortalize these moments by photographing them.
