Tastes identified with Kocaeli, its natural beauties, historical buildings and places to visit.
İzmit Wetland
İzmit
The wetland, which is frequented by bird watchers, hosts more than 170 bird species. The fact that the area where flamingos stand out is on the international migration chain is important for the fe...
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Canyoning
Başiskele
Bringing green and blue together, Serindere Canyon offers an unforgettable canyoning experience with waterfalls and streams. The canyon, which is 8 kilometers in length, offers a canyoning experien...
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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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Ballıkayalar Nature Park
Gebze
With the declaration of Ballıkayalar Valley as a Nature Park and Natural Protected Area, Ballıkayalar Nature Park has become one of the remarkable nature parks of Kocaeli. The valley in the Gebze d...
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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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Yazlık Ilıca Ayazma
Gölcük
Summer Spa, which dates back to the Eastern Roman Empire period, is located in the Ilıca Stream bed in Gölcük district. It is believed that the water that comes out of here is good for psoriasis an...
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Kartepe Ski Center
Kartepe
Kartepe Ski Center, located at an altitude of 1602 m, opens its doors to winter sports lovers in December. With 4 mechanical ski facilities and a 42 km long track area with 14 tracks, the center we...
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Aşıklar (Lovers) Hill
Karamürsel
Lovers' Hill, which sees Karamürsel from a bird's eye view, is one of the highest points of viewing pleasure. Having the chance to watch the Orhangazi Bridge as well as Karamürsel, Lovers Hill offe...
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.
