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Explore Kocaeli, a convenient escape near Istanbul offering Marmara and Black Sea coastlines, Kartepe’s mountain scenery, Ballıkayalar Nature Park, museums, beaches, forests and year-round outdoor activities.
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Submit a Radar report →A street lined with timber houses reflecting the historic residential character of Izmit. Protected buildings provide a walking route through the city’s traditional architecture. Respect the privacy of residential properties.
📍 Akçakoca Mahallesi, Kapanca Sokak, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →A property offering wooden bungalow and tiny-house accommodation in the Yuvacık area of Başiskele. Its tent and caravan camping referrals are to the separate Aytepe Park location. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Servetiye Cami Köyü, Yuvacık Baraj Sonu 8. kilometre, Yuvacık, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Submit a Radar report →A mountain-house accommodation property around Servetiye Cami village in the Yuvacık area of Başiskele. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Servetiye Cami Köyü, Kirazpınar Mahallesi No:37, Yuvacık, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Kocaeli lies east of Istanbul between the Marmara and Black Sea coasts, offering industrial heritage, forest areas, beaches and winter activities at Kartepe.
Summer suits the coast, spring and autumn suit nature, and winter attracts visitors to Kartepe.
Rail, buses and ferries serve urban districts. A car is useful for Kartepe and the Black Sea coast.
Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.
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