When a conversation is about “Kilyos” in Istanbul, “sea” and “beaches” are the two terms that automatically come into people’s minds. Kilyos beaches are the most popular and clean ones in Istanbul. Kilyos is one of the most preferred weekend holiday location in Istanbul like Polonezkoy, Agva and Sile.

Places of Interest

“Kilyos Castle” is one of the best sightseeing places in Kilyos. It’s been built in the 14th century, during the era of the Genoese and restored by the Ottoman sultan Mahmud II. It has great landscape and sovereignty to the town.

But as it’s located inside the military zone, public access is not possible. A historical cistern, eight cannons, and a very high monumental plane tree which was planted in 1453 for the memory of Istanbul’s conquest, are also spectacular within the castle area.

Historic places and monuments are very rare in Kilyos. Three cisterns, two stone piers built in the 18^th century, a boathouse and blockhouses built during the World War II, are some of them.

Kilyos has great contribution to Istanbul’s tourism with its beaches, beach clubs, hotels and restaurants, countryside restaurants, picnic areas, carting and paintball areas.

Especially in summer hundred thousands of people come visit Kilyos.

In winter, you may have daily trip for a great dinner or weekend accommodation at the hotels.

Drinking your hot drinks with the view of the rough Black Sea and sunset will give you great pleasure with your companies.