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When it is about “Kilyos” in
Istanbul, “sea”, "sand",
"beaches" and “weekend holidays” are the most known terms that naturally come into
locals' and travelers''
minds.
Kilyos beaches in Istanbul, Turkey are the most popular and
clean ones in Istanbul.
Kilyos is one of the most preferred weekend
holiday destination in Istanbul like the ones in Polonezkoy, Agva
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Kilyos beaches are also very ideal for sea
surfing and sea sports. World Kiteboard
Championship is being organized in Kilyos at
the beaches of Bosphorus University since
2004. Alternative to the Kilyos beaches, for
the ones who love nature and silence, there
are also lots of bays and green lands in
Kilyos.
Kilyos has a sandy beach facing out onto the cool waters
of the Black Sea. The relatively low temperature of the
water is in fact part of the appeal for the residents of
Istanbul, who like to come to this northern suburb of
the city to cool off during the heat of the summer. This
also means that the beach can be very busy at the
weekend, but also pleasantly quiet during the average
weekday.
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Swimmers are advised to venture into the water with
caution, as there is a strong undertow and riptide.
There are protected areas with lifeguards are that are
recommended for the keen swimmer, and for additional
safety it is best not to swim alone. There are the full
range of water sports available for the more active
holidaymaker, including windsurfing, kite boarding and
waterskiing.
There are lots
of hills in the town with a great panoramic view of Black Sea. Inside the town,
you may see lots of local souvenir and product shops. Even you forgot to bring
your seaside and beach stuff, you may easily find all of them from the shops at
the town center.
 Surrounding the beach are a selection of hotels, cafes
and restaurants offering standard holiday fare and also
local specialties. Make sure that you try some of the
delicious Mezzes you’ll be offered in many of these
establishments. Mezzes are small dishes of local produce
presented in a similar way to the tapas dishes that you
can enjoy in Spain. Delicious salads and rice dishes
including the Mediterranean region staples of aubergine,
olive and tomato make excellent appetizers to enjoy
before devouring a world class kebab.
Sights & Places of Interest in Kilyos,
Istanbul
“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.
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Historic places and monuments are very rare
in Kilyos. Three cisterns, two stone piers
built in the 18th 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
quality hotels.
Enjoying
your hot drinks with the view of
the rough Black Sea and sunset will give you
great pleasure with your companies.
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When you fancy a break from the beach, the advantages of
the location of Kilyos really become apparent. Istanbul
is just over 30km away, and can be reached in a 30
minute bus ride. Better still is a trip by boat down
the Bosphorus into the city, a fantastic way approach to
the city. In fact, an afternoon cruise down the
Bosphorus is recommended as an activity in itself, a
great way to get an overview of the two halves of the
city, European and Asian.
The attractions of Istanbul are myriad, including many
beautiful mosques such as the Blue Mosque, and several
grand palaces, perhaps the grandest being Topkapi
Palace. There are plenty of resources both in print and
online that can properly do justice to an overview of
the attractions of the huge city of Istanbul. Make sure
that you conduct a little research before embarking to
ensure that you can make the most of your time in
historic Istanbul, as the size of the city requires a
little forward planning if you are to make the most of
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Kilyos, Istanbul, TURKEY - Kilyos Istanbul
Beaches & Beach Clubs -
Kilyos Istanbul Hotels - Kilyos Istanbul
Holidays, Travel, Beach & Hotel Guide -
www.kilyos.org
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