Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced Thursday that tourism revenues increased during the first 9 months of this year by 68 percent compared to the same period in 2021, amounting to about $35 billion.

In a speech before the Parliamentary Plan and Budget Committee, he added that the average tourist spending amounted to $90 per night.

Ersoy pointed out that the Turkish Tourism Development Agency organized campaigns to promote tourism in 200 countries around the world using traditional and digital means of communication, including advertisements in magazines, newspapers and television channels, in addition to promotional companies and social media applications.

He explained that the number of facilities that hold an “environmentally friendly residence facility certificate” in Turkey amounted to 446 facilities until last October, while the number of beds for the mentioned facilities reached 289,763.

He stated that Turkey ranked sixth in the world as the most attractive country for tourists in 2019, according to data from the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

He added that Turkey rose to the fourth rank in the world as the country most receiving tourists during the year 2021, despite the difficulties caused by the Corona pandemic.

He pointed out that Turkey received 40.25 million tourists during the first nine months of this year, an increase of 87 percent over last year.

And he indicated that tourism revenues achieved about $35 billion in 9 months, an increase of 68 percent over the corresponding period of 2021.

He added that the government aims to increase the number of tourists to more than 50 million by the end of this year, and tourism revenues to reach $44 billion.

Tourism in Turkey relies heavily on a variety of historical and natural sites and beach resorts along the coasts of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, and Turkey has recently turned into a favorite destination for culture and medical tourism.

The city of Istanbul is considered one of the most important tourist sites in Turkey and the world, as it includes a large number of major attractions derived from its historical status as the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, most notably the Sultan Ahmed and Hagia Sophia mosques, in addition to the Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, the Galata Tower, and the Dolmabahçe Palace.

Turkey also includes 18 heritage sites included in the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization “UNESCO”, the most famous of which is the “Gobekli Tepe” site, which is considered one of the oldest places of worship on earth and dates back to the Stone Age.

Turkey is considered one of the most prominent winter tourism destinations, as it includes 51 ski centers, most notably “Uludağ” in the state of Bursa near Istanbul, “Arges” in the state of Kayseri, and “Balan Dukan” in the state of Erzurum.

Turkey also contains many natural areas and hills, especially in the Black Sea region, including the Ayder plateau, which is distinguished in the state of Rize.

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The Turkish city of Istanbul received 9 million and 25 thousand and 4 tourists during the past year 2021.

According to data from the Directorate of Culture and Tourism in Istanbul, the number of visitors to the city increased by 80% during 2021 compared to the previous year.

The number of foreign tourists who visited Istanbul reached one million and 44 thousand and 693 tourists.

Germans topped the list of foreign tourists who visited Istanbul with 832,915 visitors, followed by Iranians with 769,127, and then Russians with 747,285 tourists.

It is noteworthy that Turkey’s tourism revenues grew by 103 percent during 2021, rising to 24 billion and 482 million and 332 thousand dollars.

And the country received during the past year, 30 million and 38 thousand and 961 visitors, despite the restrictions and challenges of the Corona epidemic.

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Istanbul received about 6 million tourists in the first nine months of this year.

Data from the Directorate of Culture and Tourism in Istanbul showed that 5,829,920 foreign tourists came to Istanbul in the first nine months of this year.

The data indicated that 975,916 people visited Istanbul last September, an increase of 111 percent compared to the same month last year.

Iranian tourists ranked first with the most foreigners coming to Istanbul during September.

Where 105,958 Iranians entered, then the Russians, then the Germans, then the Iraqis, and the fifth, the French.

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Istanbul is the tourist city and cultural capital of Turkey, which is also located between the Asian and European continents.

Every year, a large number of tourists travel to this city, and it is obvious that when you travel to Turkey, we have to convert your money into Turkish lira.

But sometimes the question is whether you should bring the Turkish lira or the dollar with you when you visit Turkey.

It is better to take into account the fluctuations that all countries’ currencies are exposed to against the dollar.

So When you go to Turkey, try to take the dollar with you.

And then when you arrive in Turkey, go to the exchange offices in that country and convert it into Turkish lira.

The question that arises is where to find a reliable exchange office in the vast city of Istanbul?

So in this article we want to introduce you to the best reputable and reliable exchange offices in Istanbul.

Where are the money changers in Istanbul?

When you walk in the streets of Istanbul, you will inevitably see currency exchange offices with the word “Doviz”.

Like all other major cities in the world, the best places to exchange currency are in crowded areas.

Therefore, in Istanbul, the best exchange offices are located in the famous neighborhoods such as the Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet, Sisli, Taksim and Istiklal Street.

In Turkey, post offices also offer currency exchange services in dollars, euros and pounds sterling.

Additionally, if you have a check, you can convert it to another currency for a 9% fee.

This traveller’s check fee rate is the same at all other exchange offices in the city.

Note!

Do not rush to convert your currency at all, first go to a few exchange offices in this city and sell your dollars after you get a glimpse of the rates.

Exchange offices located in the famous neighborhoods of Istanbul

Exchange offices in the Grand Bazaar area

1- Doviz Merkezi

• Phone number: +902125204034
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 8 to 18
• Address: Beyazıt Mh., Kesiciler Cd. 105-107, 34126 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey

2- Kur Borsa Döviz

• Phone number: +902125112256
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 17
• Address: Molla Fenari Mahallesi, Çuhacı Han Sokak No 8, 34126 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey

3- Haznedar Doviz

• Phone number: +902125142474
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 18
• Address: Mollafenari, Çuhacı Han Sk. No: 8, 34120 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey

4- Gazi Doviz

• Phone number: +902125115868
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 18
• Address: Mollafenari, Ç. Nuruosmaniye Cd. No:28, 34000, Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey

5- Yazici Altin Doviz

• Phone number: +902125148282
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 9:00 to 16:00
• Address: Kapali Çarsi Kavaflar Sk. No: 61 Beyazit, Istanbul, Turkey

Exchange offices in Sultanahmet area

1- Aydin Gold

• Phone number: +902125138698
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 9 to 21
• Address: Divanyolu Caddesi Divan Center No:56/38, 34122, Fatih, Istanbul

2- Arkent Doviz

• Phone number: +902125204121
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9 to 19
• Address: Sultanahmet Mh., Divan Yolu Cad. No:32, Fatih, Istanbul

3- Ser Kıymetli Madenler

• Phone number: +902125229303
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 7 to 17
• Address: Molla Fenari Mh. Şeref Efendi Sk. Şener Center No:28/5 Nurosmaniye, 34120, Fatih, Istanbul

4- Dadas Doviz

• Phone number: +902125145958
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 8 to 18
• Address: Mollafenari, Vezirhan Cd. No:36, 34120, Fatih, Istanbul

5- Agaoglu Doviz

• Phone number: +902126381717
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 18
• Address: Yeniçeriler Caddesi No: 25-b Beyazit, Istanbul

Exchange offices in the Egyptian Bazaar area

1- Muteber Doviz

• Phone number: +902125221212
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 18
• Address: Hamidiye Cad. Doğubank İş Hanı No:29 D:33, Fatih, İstanbul

2- Angun Doviz

• Phone number: +9021252211111
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 19
• Address: Hobiyar Mh. Yenicami Cd. 2/1 Sultanahmet Meydanı Eminönü, 34112 Fatih, İstanbul

3- Zeki Doviz

• Phone number: +902125203232
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 19
• Address: Sabuncu Hanı Sokak, Tahtakale, 34116, Fatih, İstanbul

4- Narin Doviz

• Phone number: +902125284980
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 19
• Address: Sabuncu Hanı Sokak, Tahtakale, 34116, Fatih, İstanbul

Exchange offices in Taksim and Istiklal Street

Taksim Square, which is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the city and contains a large number of exchange offices in Istanbul.

There are many hotels and restaurants in this area and many exchange offices are located at the end of Istiklal Street and near Taksim Square.

1- Ye-Ye Doviz

• Phone number: +902122527358
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9 to 20
• Address: İstiklal Caddesi 131/B, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

2- Nizam Doviz

• Phone number: +902122526428
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9 to 18:30
• Address: Katip Mustafa Çelebi, İstiklal Cad. No:31, 34433, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

3- Cetin Doviz

• Phone number: +902122526428
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7:30 pm
• Address: Katip Mustafa Çelebi, İstiklal Cad. No:31, 34433, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

4- Cozum Doviz

• Phone number: +902122446271
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 19
• Address: Katip Mustafa Çelebi, Meşelik Sk. No:1, 34433 Beyoğlu, Istanbul

5- Aral Doviz

• Phone number: +902125303554
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9 to 18
• Address: Gümüşsuyu, Sıraselviler Cd. No:17, 34437, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

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The Turkish city of Istanbul received 4 million and 854 thousand and 4 foreign tourists during the first eight months of this year.

According to data from the Directorate of Culture and Tourism in Istanbul, in August alone, the city received one million, two thousand, and 722 tourists, an increase of 129 percent compared to the same month last year.

999,765 tourists arrived in Istanbul last August via airlines, while 2,957 tourists came by sea.

And 67.89 percent of the tourists who arrived in Istanbul via airlines landed at Istanbul Airport, while 31.68 of them landed at Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side of the city.

In terms of foreign tourists who visit Istanbul, the Germans topped the list with 117,522 tourists, constituting 11.72 percent of the total foreign tourists coming to the city.

The Iranians came in second place with 88,063 tourists, followed by the Russians with 60,68 tourists.

In total, Istanbul received tourists from 190 different countries around the world.

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The annual calendar of Istanbul includes a variety of wonderful festivals that suit all tastes.

In this article, we intend to present the most famous festivals and events in Istanbul, along with a brief explanation of the nature and timing of each one.

If you live in Istanbul or are planning to travel to this beautiful city, follow us in the next article so as not to miss the opportunity to enjoy the best Istanbul festivals.

Spring Festivals in Istanbul

Istanbul International Film Festival (annual, April)

Istanbul International Film Festival is a 12-day festival organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV).

At the Istanbul Film Festival you can see and enjoy important local and international films, the festival is held in many cultural centers and cinemas in Beyoglu and Kadikoy districts.

The Istanbul Film Festival not only shows films, but also holds many activities and workshops in the city.

You can find more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website: https://film.iksv.org/en

WTA Tennis Festival (Annual, April)

WTA International Tennis festival, a great international competition held in Turkey.

It has tennis fans watching this game and seeing many tennis stars from all over the world.

The tournament will be held at Spor Toto Tennis Park in Esenkent District of Istanbul.

You can find more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website: http://www.istcup.net/

Istanbul Tulip Festival (Annual, last 3 weeks of April)

Tulips are very important to the Ottoman Empire and Turkish culture, and to celebrate spring and maintain its importance, the Tulip Festival is held annually in the most famous places in Istanbul such as Gulhane Park, Sultanahmet Square, Yildiz Park in Besiktas, Emirgan Park and many of the city’s main parks.

Participation in the festival is free, and visitors can enjoy millions of tulips of different varieties in April, as well as cultural and artistic activities held in Emirgan Park and Sultanahmet Square.

In addition to the magnificent tulips, there will also be a photography competition and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Summer Festivals in Istanbul

Istanbul International Music Festival (annual, June)

Istanbul International Music Festival is a 3-week festival organized by IKSV, in this festival you can enjoy great performances by prominent international and local artists.

In addition to performing classical music, Philharmonic orchestras, Baroque, Bach, Vivaldi, Handel and many others perform at major historical sites such as Hagia Irene Museum, Opera House, Rahmi Koc Museum and others.

See more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website: https://muzik.iksv.org/en

Istanbul Chill-Out festival (annual, June)

Istanbul Chill-Out festival is a two-day dance, electronic music and Pop Festival held at Garden Fiesta in Sariyer district.

This festival is one of the most famous festivals especially for young people.

In this festival, which is held in Bodrum and Cesme in Istanbul, you can enjoy performances of artists that focus on different types of music, entertainment activities, workshops and various parties.

See more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website: http://www.chilloutfest.com/

Istanbul International Jazz Festival (annual, July)

Istanbul International Jazz Festival is a 3-week music festival organized by IKSV.

In this festival, you can enjoy jazz performances by the prominent artists of the city. There are also some other activities during the festival, free performances and parties, making the Istanbul International Jazz Festival one of the most popular festivals.

Bosphorus Intercontinental Swimming Race (Annual, July)

This international competition is known as one of the most distinguished swimming competitions in the world, which includes crossing the Bosphorus strait from Asia to Europe by swimming, and is organized by the Turkish Olympic Committee.

The swimming track at this event is 6.5 kilometers long, the race starts at Kanlica Beach on the Asian side and ends at Kurucesme beach near Ortakoy on the European side.

Thousands of foreign and local swimmers take part in this event, if you are in Istanbul you can take part or watch this wonderful event with various celebrations on the beaches.

See more information about the program and Race Time on this website: http://bogazici.olimpiyatkomitesi.org.tr/tr

Autumn Festivals in Istanbul

The International Istanbul festival of Contemporary Art (Every two years, September – November)

Istanbul International Contemporary Art Festival lasts about two months and is held every two years by IKSV.

It is one of the best festivals in the world, competing with similar festivals in Venice, São Paulo and Sydney.

Participation in the festival is free, and you will enjoy the most famous performances of contemporary art in more than 30 venues in Istanbul.

See more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website: https://bienal.iksv.org/en

Istanbul Coffee Festival (Annually, September)

The Istanbul Coffee Festival lasts about 4 days and serves a variety of coffee from all over the world to coffee lovers. The festival is held in KüçükÇiftlik Park in Maçka, near Taksim Square.

In this festival, you can taste coffee from different booths as well as take part in workshops, seminars and coffee competitions.

Find more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website:

http://www.istanbulcoffeefestival.com.tr/fa/

Akbank Jazz Festival (Annual, October)

Akbank Jazz Festival is a 10-day music festival that takes place in October, during this Turkish festival, you can see performances by some of the famous jazz artists from all over the world at low prices.

Other important events during the festival include workshops and film screenings, which is not only an event for jazz lovers, but also caters to lovers of other genres of music.

The festival takes place in attractive venues such as Akbank Sanat, Hagia Irene Museum, Babylon, Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall and Zorlu Center.

See more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website: https://www.akbanksanat.com/en

Istanbul International Doll Festival (Annual, October-November)

Istanbul International Doll Festival is an 11-day special festival for art and puppet lovers, and takes place every year in different places such as Beyoglu district in Istanbul and the Naval Museum in Besiktas.

You can enjoy puppet shows brought in from all over the world, and a variety of shows including movie screenings, puppet making workshops and more.

See more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website: http://www.istanbulkuklafestivali.com/en

Istanbul International Book Fair (Annual, November)

Istanbul International Book Fair is a great 8-day book fair, which is held every year in cooperation with the Turkish Publishers Association at the TUYAP Congress Center in the Buyukcekmece district of Istanbul.

The book fair has more than 800 booths from Turkish and international publishers, in addition to buying books, you can enjoy a variety of events, such as book signings and cultural activities.

See more information about the program and the exact time for on this website: http://istanbulkitapfuari.com/en/

Istanbul Marathon (Annually, November)

The Istanbul Marathon is a unique event because it is the only event in the world to be held between two continents.

The marathon starts under the Altunizade Bridge on the Asian side and ends between Besiktas Arena and Dolmabahce Palace.

To participate in this marathon, you must register and purchase a ticket, ask for more information about the program and time specified on this site: https://maraton.istanbul/

Istanbul International Theatre Festival (Every two years, November – December)

Istanbul International Theater Festival is a two-week festival held every two years by IKSV.

At the Istanbul International Theater Festival, art and theater lovers can visit a variety of local and international theater performances and events and enjoy some free workshops.

See more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website: http://tiyatro.iksv.org/en

Winter Festivals in Istanbul

Istanbul International Food Festival (Annually, December)

Istanbul International Food Festival is a three-day festival for Turkish and international food lovers, organized by the Turkish Culinary Federation at the Eyup Center for Culture and Arts in the Eyup district of Istanbul.

Visitors can experience different flavors from around the world besides Turkish cuisine.

More than 2,000 chefs from 30 countries compete in the festival.

So if you are also interested in different foods and flavors, do not miss the opportunity to participate in this exciting and delicious festival.

See more information about the program and the exact time of the festival on this website: https://www.istanbulgastronomyfestival.com/en/

New Year celebration (Annually, December 31)

Celebrating the New Year in Istanbul is wonderful. Every year on the 31st of December, Istanbul witnesses a variety of festivities, fireworks, parties and many fun activities that make the city vibrant.

AKBank Short Film Festival (Annually, March)

AKBank Short Film Festival is a 10-day film festival that takes place in March as one of the most important artistic and cultural events in Istanbul.

The purpose of this festival is to encourage the production of short films and their presentation to the public, in addition to supporting new filmmakers and awarding prizes to the winners, providing a platform for discussion and creating a festive atmosphere for film lovers free of charge.

Other important activities during this festival in Istanbul include holding various workshops, interviews and a platform for exchanging experiences between film professionals and visitors.

See more information about the program and the exact time of the event on this site: https://www.akbanksanat.com/en

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The Ottoman Empire was one of the great empires in the world, which ruled modern Turkey and many other countries for many years, and played an important role in the spread of the religion of Islam to other parts of the world.

Many buildings and palaces have survived since then, which are now known as tourist attractions, and attract many travelers and tourists from all over the world.

Ciragan Palace in Istanbul is one of these tourist centers, which is also used as a luxury hotel.

This beautiful palace was built with royal architecture and designed by the most famous Ottoman architects.

If you are planning to go on a trip to Istanbul, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this historic palace, Ciragan Palace, the last palace of the Ottoman Empire.

History of Ciragan Palace in Istanbul

This palace was built during the reign of Sultan Abdul Aziz I in 1863, and was completed in 1872, as it took about 12 years to build.

The palace was designed and built by the Armenian architect Sarkis Balian and his two sons; these three architects were known to be the best Turkish architects of the time.

The walls and ceilings of Çırağan Palace were made of wood, the outer walls of the palace were covered with colored marble.

The beautiful marble connected the palace with Yildiz Palace on the adjacent hill, and a very high wall separated the palace garden from the outside.

The construction of the building was financed through financial loans intended for the reconstruction of Istanbul’s water system and the construction of a new railway.

This is the last palace built by the Ottoman Empire for the royal family, which was used as a residence for Sultan Abdul Aziz I, and after his death his nephew Sultan Murat IV settled in this palace.

However, Sultan Murat’s stay in this palace was only 90 days because his brother Sultan Abdul Hamid II dismissed him on the pretext of insanity, after which Abdul Hamid II lived in the palace until 1910.

The main building was destroyed by fire on January 6, 1910, leaving only the outer walls of the building, which is why the palace remained uninhabited for a while and was forgotten.

After a while, a Japanese company bought Ciragan Palace and renovated the main building.

And after the restoration of this palace it was used as one of the most luxurious hotels in Turkey and the best hotels in the world.

Ciragan Palace naming

The name Ciragan, which is Çırağan in Turkish, is derived from the word “Çırağ”, meaning luminous torch.

Çırağan Palace in Istanbul is located in a privileged location on the European shores of the Bosphorus in the neighborhoods of Besiktas.

In the past, famous Ottoman parties and festivals were held in its garden using luminous torches, which is why this palace is called Çırağan.

Interior decoration of Ciragan Palace in Istanbul

Çırağan Palace is one of the most beautiful royal palaces in Istanbul, which is visited by many tourists every year.

One of the great features of this palace is its beautiful interior architecture. Once you enter this royal palace, you can see the distinctive interior decoration.

In addition to Islamic designs, beautiful Turkish designs were used to decorate this palace, and chandeliers and other elegant and antique items were recently added to this building.

The interior architecture of the palace, especially the parts of the royal residence and the place where Abdul Aziz I and his nephew lived, show the Ottoman architecture of that period.

As we mentioned, the palace is now used as a hotel and about $40 million has been spent to renovate it.

All the palace halls are covered with expensive carpets. The hotel rooms are decorated with gold colors and seashells.

The hotel entrance doors are similar to the doors of Yıldız Palace in Istanbul and are inspired by the doors of the temples.

Ciragan Palace Hotel, a 5-star luxury hotel

The 5-star Çırağan Palace Hotel is one of the best and most luxurious hotels in Istanbul, with many celebrities and foreign tourists booking it every year.

Çırağan Palace Hotel in Istanbul is one of the Kempinski hotel chains, which is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world and has more than 70 branches in more than 30 countries.

This unique hotel has a total of 315 rooms located in two main buildings.

The rooms at Ciragan Palace Hotel include standard rooms and suites, VIP suites and Sultan Suite.

Most of the palace suites also have tall glass windows and terraces overlooking the garden or the Bosphorus.

Sultan Suite, which is the most luxurious and most expensive suite in the Ciragan Palace Hotel.

In 2012, CNN ranked the Sultan Suite at Ciragan Palace Hotel as the 14th most expensive hotel room in the world.

Çırağan Palace Hotel includes luxurious and varied cafes and restaurants that serve delicious dishes, and welcomes guests with a beautiful view of the Bosphorus.

One of the most famous of these restaurants is the Tugra restaurant, where you can try a variety of delicious dishes from all over the world.

This restaurant bears the signature of the Ottoman sultans, which was used as a royal seal where it can be seen on the dishes used in this restaurant, for this reason it was called Tugra, which in Turkish means the signature Kings.

Visiting Ciragan Palace

You do not need to stay in this hotel to visit and use some of its facilities. In other words, visiting the historical part of the palace is open to the public and tourists.

You can stay in another hotel and visit this palace to save money during your stay in Istanbul because the cost of staying in this hotel is very expensive.

In addition to visiting historical sites, you can use some of the public facilities in this hotel such as Turkish bath, massage parlour, outdoor swimming pool, gym, free internet and facilities like these.

Address and how to get to Çırağan Palace in Istanbul

Çırağan Palace is located in Ortakoy and Besiktas, on the banks of the Bosphorus.

About 50 km from the new Istanbul Airport, and 25 km from the Ataturk Airport.

You can reach Çırağan Palace easily from the city center via Istanbul’s public transportation lines, such as the metro or buses.

It is also very easy to reach Besiktas and Çırağan Palace on foot, it is very close to the city center and Taksim Square, only about 20 minutes.

Address: Yıldız, Çırağan Cd. No:32, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul’s culture, rich history, and unique nature are among the most important reasons why many tourists travel to this beautiful European and Asian city.

To these reasons we add another important one which is the unique beaches of Istanbul.

Thanks to the peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea, the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Bosphorus, there are a large number of beaches that you can explore under the sun.

Summer in Istanbul is hot and attracts tourists and locals to the sandy beaches of the city.

If you are going to Istanbul, bring sunscreen and follow us for a trip to the best beaches of Istanbul.

In this article, we will introduce you to the beautiful beaches of Istanbul and study the characteristics of each of them. Stay with us.

1. Babylon Beach, Istanbul

Babylon Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Istanbul, is a great place for families and young people to spend a fun and sunny day at the beach.

The view of the mountains and their greenery create a unique coastal atmosphere, and the recreational activities on this beach are unlimited, you can play volleyball or sunbathe on the soft sand of the beach.

This beach is a good place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there are many food carts on the beach where you can buy grilled fish burgers and cheese sandwiches, in addition, the restaurant serves fresh Mediterranean food.

Various music festivals at Babylon Beach in Istanbul have regular programmes, and live music is played by DJs at night.

• Address: Demirci Koy, Kilyos.
• How to reach: Take the bus from the bus station to Kilius.
• Cost: 40 TL on weekdays, 60 TL on weekends.
• Working hours: from 9 am to 8 pm.

2. True Blue Beach, Istanbul

The beautiful sandy True Blue Beach is the oldest beach in Istanbul, where people can spend a weekend full of fun.

The attractive sunsets and lively atmosphere of True Blue Beach make it one of the most popular beaches in the city.

At sunset, while sitting and relaxing on the beach chair, you can see the yachts floating on the water.

This beach also contains a good restaurant and a bar.

In addition, during the summer, many musical performances are held that attract tourists.

• Address: Fenerbahçe Mahallesi, Atlıhan Sk. No:30, 34726 Kadıköy.
• How to reach: This beach is located inside Fenerbahce Park, you can take the FB1 bus from Kadikoy to Fenerbahce.
• Cost: 30 TL on weekdays and 40 TL on weekends.
• Working hours: from 9 am to 4 pm.

3. Burç Beach, Istanbul

Warm sand and beautiful waves invite thousands of people to Burç Beach during the weekend. This sandy beach of the Black Sea has colorful umbrellas.

You can also try all kinds of water sports on this beach, including surfing, windsurfing, beach volleyball, football, surfing and other exciting activities.

• Address: Gümüşdere Mahallesi, Sarıtepe Kampüsü, 34470 Sarıyer.
• How to reach: far 15 km to Istanbul, buses leave from Bogazici University every weekend.
• Cost: 15 TL on weekdays and 25 TL on weekends.
• Working hours: from 9 am to 9:30 pm.

4. Dalia Beach, Istanbul

Dalia Beach is one of the most famous beaches of Istanbul due to its relaxing atmosphere.

Wooden umbrellas and comfortable furniture are spread out on the beach for you to relax and avoid the hustle and bustle of the city.

This beach is so large that adventure lovers can participate in watersports and mountain climbing near this beach, and rowing boats are also available for rent.

Don’t forget to visit the beach stalls selling local products, as you’ll find plenty of Turkish dishes as well as seafood at Dalia beach cafes.

• Address: Demirci Mahallesi, Kilyos Yolu, 34450 Sarıyer.
• How to reach: The beach is between Kilyos and Demirje, and you can use any bus that goes to Kilyos.
• Cost: 25 TL on weekdays, 30 TL on weekends.
• Working hours: from 8 am to 6 pm.

5. Uzunya Beach, Istanbul

Uzunya Beach offers a great weekend getaway with a quiet family atmosphere.

Enjoy delicious food at Uzunya Beach Restaurant famous for its fresh seafood, and join nature with exciting camping and hiking opportunities.

We also recommend you not to miss the motorbike race on this beach.

• Address: Kilyos road, Dalyan region, Demirciköy – Kilyos – Sarıyer.
• How to reach: From the bus station by bus or bus to Kilyos.
• Cost: 30 TL on weekdays and 45 TL on weekends.
• Working hours: 8 am to 8 pm.

6. Golden Beach, Istanbul

If you are looking for a unique beach holiday, Golden Beach will be a great destination for you. The beach has wooden summer houses, where you can rest and relax.

You can sunbathe on this beach or take part in sports activities such as diving and surfing, and you can also enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine in the restaurant.

Of all the beaches around Istanbul, Golden Beach gives you the quietest place for a family vacation.

Leisure activities include beach volleyball, boating, rock climbing, golf and hiking.

• Address: Rumelifeneri Mahallesi, İskele Cd. No:6, 34450 Sarıyer.
• How to reach: You can reach the nearest bus stop or metro station to reach Rumelifeneri.
• Cost: 25 TL on weekdays, 35 TL on weekends.
• Working hours: from 8 am to 8 pm.

7. Solar Beach, Istanbul

Solar Beach is famous for its pool parties and activities, there are unlimited activities on this beach such as surfing, beach volleyball and boating.

In this place you can enjoy the best concerts, and if you are not a party lover, you can stretch your muscles with a game of volleyball or rock climbing, or eat in the restaurants and cafes of this beach.

• Address: Kumköy Mahallesi, Tatlısu Cd. No:4, 34450 Sarıyer.
• How to reach: Public buses are available on weekdays, you can reach the beach easily.
• Cost: 25 TL on weekdays, 40 TL on weekends.
• Working hours: from 8 am to 11 pm.

8. Suma Beach, Istanbul 

Suma Beach is one of the few beaches in Istanbul near Taksim.

The nightlife here is lively, and in the evening you can attend a yoga or Pilates session or dance at the beach parties.

Every Friday and Saturday, DJs line up to play music until midnight, and beach parties last until 6 am.

The beach area is about 23,000 square meters and there is an area for camping and for staying in this place.

• Address: Gümüşdere Mahallesi, Boğaziçi Kampüs Yolu 1/A, 34450 Sarıyer.
• How to reach: 45 minutes drive from Taksim, taxis cost around 80 TL to get there.
• Cost: 60 Turkish lira on weekends.
• Opening hours: from 8 in the morning and unlimited.

9. Nonstop Beach, Istanbul

This is the place for those who love exciting sports and parties, Nonstop Beach in Istanbul is a place where the fun never stops.

The sandy part of the beach is covered with comfortable chairs where you can sunbathe, as well as a wide range of water sports such as windsurfing, boating and swimming.

• Address: umköy Mahallesi, Plaj Yolu Cd. No:28, 34450 Sarıyer.
• How to reach: You can take the bus to Taksim.
• Cost: 20 TL on weekdays and 30 TL on weekends.
• Working hours: 9 am to 6 pm.

10. Nakibey Beach

Nakibey Beach was opened in 1984 and is one of the safest beaches in Istanbul.

The water here is safe and shallow for swimming at any time and there is a comfortable environment for families to spend time together.

The beach cottages on the island are a great place to spend a holiday with your loved ones.

You can also sunbathe on the warm sand and build sandcastles with your children.

Food carts are located along the beach, serving fries and delicious burgers.

• Address: Büyükada-maden Mahallesi, Naki Bey Çıkmazı No:17, 34970 Adalar
• How to reach: Head to Kabataş from Taksim, then take ferry to Buyukada and take the second ferry to Naki Bey
• Cost: 35 Turkish lira
• Opening Hours: Unlimited

11. Elio Sedef Beach

As one of the best and oldest beaches in Istanbul, this beach has stunning and beautiful landscapes that will bring you an unforgettable experience.

In addition, a variety of foods, DJs, live music, restaurants, cafes and many more will make this place a great holiday destination.

• Address: 1 Nolu Sok. No:1, Adalar/Istanbul – Asia.
• How to reach: You can go from Kartal to Bostanci by bus.
• Cost: Free.
• Opening Hours: Unlimited.

12. Aqua Green Beach

Aqua Green Beach is one of the best beaches in Istanbul. The beautiful and eye-catching scenery of this place attracts travelers as well as locals.

This place has a beach club that offers world class luxury services, there is also a ballroom, club, restaurant and more where you can spend quality time with your friends or partner.

• Address: Heybeliada, Yeni İskele Yolu Sk., 34010 Adalar.
• How to reach: You can sail from Besiktas, Kadikoy or Eminonu.
• Working hours: from 8 am to 8 pm.

13. Uzunkum Beach

If you are planning to swim, then head to Uzunkum Beach. This beach is very safe and clean for swimming and offers everything from beach pools to sunbathing.

This beach also hosts a club where you can enjoy beach parties.

• Address: Sile, Black sea coast.
• How to reach: Take bus No.139 from Uskudar.
• Working hours: 24 hours.

14. Buyukada Beach

Buyukada is known as one of the biggest islands of Istanbul, Buyukada Beach tourists will enjoy a variety of facilities such as some great restaurants and small restaurants.

Although the beach is closed to tourists for swimming because it is rocky, and people can go there to enjoy a seaside view of the beautiful landscape of the beach, picnic spots and campgrounds are also found along the beach.

• Address: Istanbul Princes’ Islands.
• How to reach: You need to take the tram from Sultanahmet station to Kabatas station and board the Princes’ Islands Ferry to reach Buyukada.

15. Florya Beach

Very nice and clean beach. (Ataturk, the first president of Turkey was in love with it). 

Tourists can plan to visit the museum on the beach after sightseeing. This beach is located in the center of Istanbul and very easy to reach.

• Address: Şenlikköy, Florya Sahil Parkı, 34153 Bakırköy.
• How to reach: Take the metro to Florya station and when you leave the station walk left for 400 meters and you will see the entrance to the beach.
• Cost: 15 Turkish lira.

Final notes

Note that in order to enter these beaches in Istanbul, you have to pay an entrance fee. So be sure to buy Turkish lira before going to these places so that you do not face any problems when entering.

Most of Istanbul’s beaches can be reached by public transportation, so all you have to do is buy an Istanbul Card and travel easily by bus or metro.

Avoid swimming in the restricted areas of the beaches and if you plan to swim choose safe beaches, some of which are mentioned in this article.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday that the Turkish Housing Corporation has built more than 1,100,000 homes and workplaces over the past two decades.

This came in a speech delivered by Erdogan during the ceremony of handing over the millionth house of the housing establishment to its owner in Sincan, the capital, Ankara.

He stressed that in the last two decades, through the Housing Corporation, his government has achieved what no one in the world has been able to accomplish by providing citizens with the opportunity to own homes with investments close to 200 billion Turkish liras.

He added, “In the last two decades, we have built more than 1,100 thousand housing and workplaces, and 24,000 facilities, such as hospitals, schools, stadiums, and others, through the Housing Corporation.”

He explained that his country’s government has provided new homes for five million citizens, indicating that the Housing Corporation has completed the construction of 12,000 social housing units.

And it continues to build another 76,000 (as part of the campaign to build 100,000 social housing).

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the youth as part of the library talks and spoke about Canal Istanbul. President Erdoğan’s statement came as follows:

“Canal Istanbul is actually an 11-year-old project, it’s a step we took when I was the mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

It is imperative that we take a step towards Kanal Istanbul, as the Bosphorus strait poses a threat to the massacre of the environment at any moment.

Especially at the point of bends, where the Bosphorus has the advantage that ships may experience what we call a rudder lock situation in some places.

There are places where they cannot maneuver when necessary, and there have been accidents in the Bosphorus several times.

And the last time a Russian warship was there, you know, it had an accident, unfortunately.

Once the Romanian oil tanker was, unfortunately, a fire threat in Istanbul Selimiye, and the Romanian tanker burned there for about 7 months.

The dry cargo ship came and laid it onshore at Kandilli, so shall we never learn anything from it?

We need to learn from these disasters, especially since the Bosphorus, through which 45,000 ships pass annually, cannot carry this traffic any longer.

Current forecasts indicate that this number will reach 78,000 in 2050, and traffic is constantly increasing.

However, the capacity of the safe passage of the strait is only 25,000, since we were not able to close the Bosphorus to the passage of ships.

We now have the only chance to face the increased traffic, which is Kanal Istanbul.

We told both sides of the 500,000-person Canal Istanbul included in the project, let’s build a city.

And while creating this for both sides, we’re taking steps that we call urban planning, you know, it’s high-quality construction at the drop-off point, also in Istanbul and all over Turkey.

For example, there is a problem in Avcilar in Istanbul, which is the earthquake problem, let’s say to our compatriots here, look, there are very beautiful houses here.

Let’s show them as a solution to earthquake threats from different parts of Istanbul and move them here, so let’s save our people from these threats.

And our goal is the horizontal architecture, not the vertical architecture on either side of this channel, the +4 floor didn’t know +5…no more.

We said, “Let’s do this around Kanal Istanbul in Istanbul with an architecture that makes it look very beautiful with such a structure.”

51 scientists from 11 different universities and a total of 204 experts serve here.

As a result of this task, the canal is 45 kilometers long, at least 275 meters wide, 20.7 meters deep, and say 21, and this depth is called into question.

Studies have shown that the movement of ships in the Istanbul Canal will be 13 times safer than in the Bosphorus.

This is given that there is a 13 times safer situation, so does it make sense for us to continue the resistance in the Bosphorus?

Big tankers and cargo ships, we will have to close the Bosphorus to them and take them all to our Istanbul Canal.

We cannot leave such a project that will bring a new era to our country at the mercy of the opposition, our goal with Kanal Istanbul is first-class:

• Elimination of environmental danger
• Eliminate all accidents in Istanbul to a large extent
• Provide a more healthy movement.

And another step here with ports and marinas, this project will have an exceptional place in the world.

We will make it pointable, the opposition’s approach to this issue is very, very ugly, and if we thank them, we can do nothing.”

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