Yalova

The city of Yalova is one of the most important tourist cities in Turkey, and it is witnessing a great turnout by tourists and foreigners, where the pristine nature, mountainous heights, tourist and historical areas and sulfur water springs, in addition to its location near the city of Istanbul,

Yalova is located in the southeast of Istanbul, about an hour away by sea, and after the construction of the Yalova Bridge connecting it with Gebze in Istanbul, Sabiha Airport became only 45 minutes away from the city, which made it easier for tourists wishing to come to Yalova.

The city’s municipality has worked to develop all service facilities and infrastructure for the city, including roads, bridges, tunnels, bus stops, and the tramway line, to contribute more to serving the city’s guests and tourists.

The demographic diversity of the population has facilitated the affairs of those coming to it and their integration into it, as the city’s population consists of different ethnicities, Turks, Circassians, Arabs, Greeks and also follow different religions.

Yalova, like the rest of Anatolia’s cities, witnessed many civilizations that succeeded it, from the Roman civilization to the Byzantine civilization and the Islamic conquest to the establishment of the Ottoman Empire and finally its accession to the Turkish Republic after the end of the First World War.

These various different eras that inhabited it, gave it a huge historical legacy

That is why Yalova contains antiquities and museums dating back to those eras.

The most important tourist areas in Yalova:

Termal County: which is characterized by the presence of sulfur hot springs, which are located at the top of the Termal hills, where nature, forests, clean air and fresh water, so the village is a tourist destination for those wishing to medical tourism, healing with its mineral water and enjoying its picturesque nature, and the municipality has created a large group of hotels, high-end restaurants and parks near it .

Suduşen Falls: Suduşen Falls is 12 km away from Yalova. It is located in a mountainous area covered by valleys and streams. The area is considered a natural outlet and summer resort for local and foreign tourists.

Çınarcık Resort: The resort has a view of the Marmara Sea. The resort has become a popular destination for all Turkish residents and tourists. The resort also has many tourist and service facilities and recreational activities.

Armutlu Village: It is distinguished by its mountainous forests, streams and clear beaches. In the summer, the village is a major destination for tourists, with its mild climate and wonderful weather.