Travel guide

Yalova

Yalova is a small Marmara province of thermal springs, flowers and sea views. Termal, the coastal promenade and the nearby islands make it an easy escape from Istanbul, especially in spring and autumn.

Marmara 311,635 6 Districts on the coast

Photo: Kesim00 · CC0

Why visit

Yalova

Dipsiz GölYürüyen KöşkKarlık YaylasıDelmece YaylasıSudüşen ŞelalesiYalova Kent OrmanıYalova Kent MüzesiErikli Çifte Şelale

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Dipsiz Göl Read more

Yürüyen Köşk Read more

Karlık Yaylası Read more

Delmece Yaylası Read more

Sudüşen Şelalesi Read more

Yalova Kent Ormanı Read more

Yalova Kent Müzesi Read more

Erikli Çifte Şelale Read more

Local flavours

Yalova Sütlüsü · local specialtyYaprak Pidesi · local specialtyMilföylü Yalova Kebabı · local specialtyTermal Tatlısı · local specialtyYalova Köftesi · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

İpek-Kozası İşlemesiİpek Dokumacılığı (halı-Kilim)Kesme Ve Saksılı Süs BitkileriÇınarcık İşi ( Çınarcık İğne Oyası)Boynuz Ve Gümüş İşleme TakılarSabun ÇiçeklerÇini İşlemeleriMinyatür Sanatı EserleriHat Sanatı Eserleri

Museums

Karaca Arboretum Canlı Ağaç MüzesiYalova Kent Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Çini SanatıÇınarcık İşiMetal-Taş Ve Boynuz İşletmeciliğiFerhat İle Şirin’in Hikayesi

Outdoor activities

Kampçılık -ÇınarcıkDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Erikli YaylasıDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Delmece YaylasıDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Karlık YaylasıErikli YaylasıDelmece YaylasıKarlık YaylasıYatçılıkDeniz AvcılığıSualtı DalışKamp Ve Karavan

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Metal-Taş Ve Boynuz İşletmeciliğiHylas EfsanesiYalova Kaplıcası Efsanesiİpek Halı Dokumacılığı

4 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

LP Lagün Palas Mirart Hotel ve Spa Limak Thermal Hotel Aronia Bungalow

38 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 12 records.

T.c Sağlık Bakanlığı Yalova Kaplıcaları İşletme İdaresi (özel Belgeli)Green Termal OtelTermo Vital OtelElegance Resort HotelGrand Beyzade OtelThermalium Wellness Park

Districts and neighbourhoods

Altınova35,490 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

1,038 Streets

Armutlu11,984 Population · 3 Neighbourhoods

505 Streets

Çınarcık40,174 Population · 13 Neighbourhoods

1,896 Streets

Çiftlikköy58,589 Population · 8 Neighbourhoods

1,010 Streets

Merkez157,901 Population · 16 Neighbourhoods

2,686 Streets

Termal7,497 Population · 2 Neighbourhoods

1,051 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0226 280 17 00

iktm77@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies52
Hospitals8
Police8
Taxi6

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Nearby provinces

Continue with these nearby provinces.

UNESCO

Marmara

İstanbul

Ağva · Balat · Büyükada

39 Districts Read the guide

UNESCO

Marmara

Bursa

Gölyazı · Tuz Han · Koza Han

17 Districts Read the guide

Coast

Marmara

Kocaeli

Kerpe · Seka Park · Pembe Köşk

12 Districts Read the guide

Marmara

Bilecik

Atatürk Köşkü · Çiçekli Yayla · Mihalbey Hanı

8 Districts Read the guide

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.