📍 SilivriSilivri Waterfront
Along the Sea of Marmara, Silivri waterfront is one of the district’s most visited places, with a promenade, fishing boats, sea views and sunsets.
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Bosphorus & Waterfront Places
Discover palaces, fortresses, ferry piers, waterfront walks and viewpoints along the Bosphorus.
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📍 Silivri
📍 AvcılarAvcılar Waterfront Park
One of Avcılar’s most visited outdoor spots, with walking and cycling paths, rest areas and sunset views on the Sea of Marmara.
📍 PendikPendik Waterfront
Along the Sea of Marmara, Pendik waterfront is the district’s most visited outdoor route, with walking and cycling paths, broad greenery, rest points and Princes’ Islands views.
📍 TuzlaTuzla Waterfront
Along the Sea of Marmara, Tuzla waterfront is one of the district’s most enjoyable and visited outdoor routes, with walking paths, fishing boats, sea views and sunsets.
📍 KadıköyKadıköy Square and Pier
With ferry piers, the activity of the square and sea views, this is one of the liveliest places to begin a visit to Kadıköy.
📍 AdalarBüyükada Pier
The island’s main arrival point, Büyükada Pier welcomes visitors with historic architecture and a lively waterfront atmosphere.
📍 BeylikdüzüWest İstanbul Marina
On the Yakuplu waterfront, this marina is a highlighted district coastal stop with boats, sea views, walking areas and social venues.
📍 KüçükçekmeceMenekşe Beach
On the Sea of Marmara, Menekşe Beach is a notable summer stop for its sand, sea views and proximity to the entrance of Lake Küçükçekmece.
📍 AdalarÇam Harbour
One of Heybeliada’s calm shores, Pine Harbour is a relaxing island-route stop with sea views and natural surroundings.
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📍 SilivriSilivri Waterfront
Along the Sea of Marmara, Silivri waterfront is one of the district’s most visited places, with a promenade, fishing boats, sea views and sunsets.
📍 AvcılarAvcılar Waterfront Park
One of Avcılar’s most visited outdoor spots, with walking and cycling paths, rest areas and sunset views on the Sea of Marmara.
📍 PendikPendik Waterfront
Along the Sea of Marmara, Pendik waterfront is the district’s most visited outdoor route, with walking and cycling paths, broad greenery, rest points and Princes’ Islands views.
📍 TuzlaTuzla Waterfront
Along the Sea of Marmara, Tuzla waterfront is one of the district’s most enjoyable and visited outdoor routes, with walking paths, fishing boats, sea views and sunsets.
📍 KadıköyKadıköy Square and Pier
With ferry piers, the activity of the square and sea views, this is one of the liveliest places to begin a visit to Kadıköy.
📍 AdalarBüyükada Pier
The island’s main arrival point, Büyükada Pier welcomes visitors with historic architecture and a lively waterfront atmosphere.
📍 BeylikdüzüWest İstanbul Marina
On the Yakuplu waterfront, this marina is a highlighted district coastal stop with boats, sea views, walking areas and social venues.
📍 KüçükçekmeceMenekşe Beach
On the Sea of Marmara, Menekşe Beach is a notable summer stop for its sand, sea views and proximity to the entrance of Lake Küçükçekmece.
📍 AdalarÇam Harbour
One of Heybeliada’s calm shores, Pine Harbour is a relaxing island-route stop with sea views and natural surroundings.
📍 ÜsküdarSalacak Waterfront Walk
With views of the Maiden’s Tower and Historic Peninsula, the Salacak waterfront is one of Üsküdar’s most enjoyable Bosphorus walks.
📍 KadıköyModa Waterfront Park
With broad green waterfront spaces and walking paths, Moda Coastal Park is a favourite Kadıköy spot for sunset, relaxation and views.
📍 BeylikdüzüGürpınar Waterfront
Running along the Sea of Marmara, Gürpınar waterfront is an outdoor route favoured for walking, cycling, sea views and sunsets.
📍 ÇatalcaYalıköy Beach
With a long Black Sea beach and surrounding forests, Yalıköy Beach is one of Çatalca’s most visited coastal spots in summer.
📍 ArnavutköyKaraburun Waterfront
One of Arnavutköy’s best-known coastal spots, favoured for walks, sea views and sunsets on the Black Sea.
📍 TuzlaMercan Bay ve Manastır Burnu
One of Tuzla’s calm coastal points, Mercan Bay is worth seeing for its tree-lined shore, fishing-town atmosphere, headland with traces of a historic monastery and sunset views.
📍 AdalarHeybeliada Pier
The natural starting point for a Heybeliada visit, this pier opens directly onto the waterfront, bazaar and island centre.
📍 SilivriSelimpaşa Waterfront
Along the Sea of Marmara, Selimpaşa waterfront is a pleasant Silivri coastal stop for walking, sea views and a calm atmosphere.
📍 KadıköyCaddebostan Waterfront
With long walking and cycling paths, broad green areas and Princes’ Islands views, Caddebostan waterfront is one of the Asian side’s favourite coastal areas.
📍 ŞileAğva Kilimli Bay
With striking Black Sea rock formations, cliffs, walking routes and sea views, Kilimli Bay is a must-see natural area around Ağva.
📍 BeylikdüzüKavaklı Waterfront Park
A waterside park with walking paths, green spaces, play areas and rest sections for family time.
📍 TuzlaTuzla Marina
With yacht-lined piers, waterside walking areas and a lively marina atmosphere, Tuzla Marina is a notable district waterfront stop for family visits and photographs.
📍 AdalarKınalıada Pier ve Waterfront
Beginning as soon as visitors leave the ferry, this waterfront forms the starting point for a Kınalıada visit, with sea views and proximity to the island centre.
📍 ŞileGöksu River
Running through Ağva, Göksu River forms the area’s characteristic nature route with lush banks, boat and canoe trips, walking areas and calm scenery.
📍 AdalarBurgazada Pier
The main arrival point to Burgazada’s waterfront life, the pier provides easy access to the bazaar and historic island streets.
