Yalıköy is a cute village in the Çatalca district of the European side of Istanbul, located in the Marmara Region. You can get here by buying a plane ticket or bus ticket from outside Istanbul. Although Yalıköy is not very rich in terms of places to visit, it offers some spots for those who like to go on nature trips. This village, which is not developed in terms of tourism, welcomes its visitors with its calm and peaceful atmosphere. It is possible to have a good time with your family or friends in Yalıköy, which is one of the indispensable stops for those who want to get away from the traffic and crowds of Istanbul and spend time in nature. The number of people coming from Istanbul, especially for one day trips, is a considerable number. It can sometimes be difficult to plan a trip for those who will come to Yalıköy. In this article, we will touch on the prominent points of the region.
Before moving on to our list of places to visit in Yalıköy, we would like to talk about the easiest way to get here. In order to come to Yalıköy, you must first reach the Çatalca district. There are options such as train, metro, metrobus, ferry for transportation within the city of Istanbul. You can also easily reach the city with your private vehicle. Visitors who plan to come from outside the region can come with their private vehicles or if they wish, they can use the intercity bus line. For this, you can specify Esenler Bus Terminal as your destination. You can examine the companies that provide bus service to this bus terminal according to your location and buy a bus ticket by choosing the one that best suits your budget. After arriving at the bus terminal, you can first go to Yenibosna by metro and then take a bus to Çatalca. After arriving in Çatalca, you can take a minibus from here and transfer to Yalıköy. Visitors who are considering transportation by air can research the airline companies that organize flights to Istanbul Airport, which provides service in Arnavutköy, and make a choice among them and buy a plane ticket at a reasonable price. After arriving at the airport, you can first go to Beylikdüzü by buses and then take a metro to Çatalca. You can also reach the village from Çatalca by minibuses. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give exact information about the travel times. Because there may be delays due to Istanbul traffic at times. When you come to Yalıköy, you can visit Yalıköy Beach, Yalıköy Camping Areas, Delinin Mountain, Çilingoz Nature Park, Topuklu Fountain and Flamingo Village, which are among the places frequently visited by many tourists.
Yalıköy Beach
There are actually many different beaches in Yalıköy, which is also known as the Greek fishing village. However, the most striking of these beaches is Yalıköy Beach.
You can easily reach this beach by bus by purchasing a Yalıköy bus ticket, and it is approximately two kilometers long. Since it is a public beach, you do not need to pay any entrance fee. You can also rent an umbrella and a sunbed on this beach, which attracts attention with its unique sandy beach. However, if you do not want a sunbed, you can also bring your chair with you. We should also mention that there are facilities such as toilets and changing rooms. Since this is a region where Greeks live, it is possible to come across many Greeks. You can have a wonderful day at this beach where you can enjoy the sea, sand and sun.
Yalıköy Camping Areas
The next destination on our list of places to visit in Yalıköy is Yalıköy Camping Areas, which stands out with its lush nature and unique forest view.
There are places where you can set up a tent and stay for free in this village area, which hosts the wonderful sea view of the Black Sea. We can also recommend that you do not miss the opportunity to camp while you are here. You can stay in these campsites, which are like an escape point for nature lovers, go on a nature walk, take photos and spend a quiet day with your loved ones.
Delinin Mountain
You can also have the opportunity to see Delinin Mountain, which is located right behind the village, by purchasing a Yalıköy flight ticket.
An average of 40 meters of this mountain, which is approximately 175 meters high, has been shaved. The main reason for the shaving of the mountain is due to blocking the sun. We definitely recommend that you see and explore this very high mountain up close. Because a wonderful view awaits you at the top of the mountain.
Çilingoz Nature Park
During your Yalıköy trip, you can also visit Çilingoz Nature Park, which is located approximately 11 kilometers from the village.
You can spend a quiet day in this nature park, which is frequently visited by nature enthusiasts, away from sight. There are also various walking trails here. If you wish, you can join other walking visitors with your friends or alone.You can go for a walk.
You can also swim in the sea from this area. In addition, there are various activity options in the park where you can have fun hours such as football, volleyball, water sports.
Topuklu Fountain
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Yalıköy is Topuklu Fountain, located in the center of Çatalca and attracts attention with its historical texture.You can also see this historical fountain from the Ottoman period by purchasing a Yalıköy flight ticket. The most striking part of the fountain is the keystone decorated with decorations. The entire fountain was made using stacked stone. There is a large plane tree right next to the fountain.
Flamingo Village
Flamingo Village is one of the natural beauty areas that you can see by going to Çatalca after finishing your Yalıköy tour.
As the name of the village suggests, you have a high chance of seeing various animal species such as flamingos, ducks or geese up close. Surrounded by natural beauty, there are also three barbecue areas in this village. If you wish, you can have a wonderful picnic with your family or friends here accompanied by a barbecue. You can visit this village by purchasing a Yalıköy bus ticket and enjoy all the beauties that rural life has to offer.
