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Karaburun Village

Karaburun Village, located in Arnavutköy, is approximately 25-30 km away from the entrance of the Bosphorus. It is a great place to choose, especially in the summer months because it is a coastal village. This village, where you can walk on its long and wide beaches and swim in the sea in hot weather, is perfect for İstanbulites who would like to take a day trip.

Garipçe Village

If you would like to enjoy the beauty of blue and green at the same time, Garipçe Village is one of the best places that you can visit. Furthermore, it is one of the coastal villages that is easy to go and come back to since it is 10 km away from Sariyer. The historical Garipçe Castle at the entrance of the village presents an extraordinary scenery for visitors. During a holiday, you can visit in the morning and have a village breakfast, then spend a day in touch with nature and swim in the sea.

Rumeli Feneri Village

This village, which takes its name from the lighthouse it is in, is located in the northernmost part of Rumeli. If you would like to drink tea in a tranquil place by the sea, you can visit Rumeli Feneri Village on a weekend. You can also visit the Topçu Castle, that was built in the 17th century in front of the village, which is located at the point where the Black Sea connects to the Marmara and where Europe and Asia meet.

Kilyos

Located on the Black Sea coast of the European Side, Kilyos is one of the places with the cleanest sea and beach near İstanbul. This village, which you can reach by passing through the greenery of the Belgrad Forest, is among the most preferred villages for swimming in the sea, especially in the summer months. You can go to Kilyos, which is affiliated to the Sarıyer district and have a picnic in the green areas, walk on its long and wide beaches and swim in its cool waters. At the end of the day, you can shop in the cute bazaar of Kilyos and visit the historical Kilyos Castle.

Ağva

Although it is crowded on weekends in the summer, Ağva is one of the best day trip destinations for İstanbulites. It is a great place for those who would like to spend a day in nature with its lush green walking trails and picnic areas, bays and waterfalls. You can either swim in the sea and relax on hot summer days or sit coolly by the Göksu River.

Durusu Village

This cute village, which also hosts Lake Durusu, also known as Terkos Lake, is one of the most ideal villages for those who would like to spend a quiet day in nature. You can visit this village on a weekend and walk in the lush green areas by the lake or have a picnic.

Demirciköy

Located on the Black Sea coast of İstanbul, Demirciköy is one of the places that you can visit and have a pleasant time in every season. In the fall and winter months, you can have breakfast at the shabby restaurants on the beach or have delicious fish for dinner. In the summer months, you can swim in the Uzunya and Dalia bays, lie down on the grass and relax.

Anadolufeneri

Located right across from Rumeli Feneri Village, Anadolufeneri is among the coastal villages that can be preferred by those who would like to escape the crowds of the city. This village, located on the Anatolian side of İstanbul, is known for its 20-meter-tall lighthouse. Anadolufeneri, one of the meeting points of the sea and nature, is one of the ideal places to spend a quiet and peaceful weekend. You can visit the houses that are reminiscent of Mediterranean towns and the historical structures in them to have a full day.

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