Tastes identified with Kocaeli, its natural beauties, historical buildings and places to visit.
Kartal Kayalar (Eagle Rocks)
Kandıra
Kartal Kayalar, which has turned into a natural wonder with its cliff formations, is located on the Kerpe coast of Kandıra. These cliffs on the Black Sea coast, which are worth seeing, are one of t...
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Scuba Diving
Kandıra
It is possible to scuba dive at many points in Kocaeli, especially in Derince and Kerpe. Although it varies according to weather and sea conditions, scuba diving is possible in all four seasons.
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Nature Tourism Trails
Kocaeli Nature Tourism Parks, which are over 2 thousand 500 kilometers, is the longest nature tourism track in Turkey. Kocaeli Nature Tourism Trails, which also offers alternative trails such as Li...
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İzmit History Corridor (Kapanca Street) and Press Museum
İzmit
18 of the houses on Kapanca Street, which are made up of wooden structures bearing the characteristics of 19th-century architecture, have been registered and taken under protection by the decision ...
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Beşkayalar Nature Park
Başiskele
Beşkayalar Nature Park, located in the Başiskele district, is shaped around a valley. Highlands accompanied by a rich variety of vegetation, trekking routes, caves, and tented camping areas await i...
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Yuvacık Dam
Başiskele
The dam and dam lake built in the valley where two large streams meet in the Başiskele district bring natural beauties together with nature lovers. It is possible to reach Aytepe at the foot of Sam...
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Ormanya Wildlife Park
Kartepe
In addition to its natural beauties of Ormanya, it is the largest natural life park in Europe, which offers visitors the opportunity to have a pleasant time with the added equipment and has become ...
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Kuzuyayla Nature Park
Kartepe
Kuzuyayla Nature Park, located in a location with a view of Sapanca Lake within the borders of the Kartepe district, is suitable for daily use. In the park, where beech and rhododendron are common,...
Learn MoreKOCAELİ is Rebranding
Kocaeli, the hidden paradise of green and blue, offering all the beauties of nature and a happy calm city life together. The current situation analysis, master plan, and visual identity studies of this beautiful city were carried out in a participatory manner, with the participation of all city stakeholders, under the leadership of the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality.
Studies were carried out under the direction of the Sura City Policies and Research Center, which included Kocaeli Governorship, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Industry, Kocaeli University, Gebze Technical University, East Marmara Development Agency, and City Council.
Recommended Routes
You can explore Kocaeli's most preferred history, nature and culture routes.
