Kandıra Nature and Culture Route

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  • 1Babalı Cultural Area

    The historical and spiritual value of the cave, which is located on Babalı Beach and has a depth of about 6-7 meters from its mouth, is quite high. It is estimated that Ahbaz and Circassians, who survived the sinking of the s...

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  • 2Cebeci Beach

    One of the blue flag beaches of Kandıra, Cebeci Beach, 5 km long, offers the opportunity to spend time in the Black Sea from June to mid-September. There is also the possibility of accommodation in hotels and pensions around ...

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  • 3Pembe Kayalar (Pink Rocks)

    Located in the Kefken region of Kandıra, Pink Rocks deserves to be at the top of Kocaeli travel lists with its interesting geological structure. Although the pink rocks, which have been used as a quarry since ancient times, a...

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  • 4Kumcağız Beach

    The blue flag beach on the coastline following Kerpe draws attention with its shallow waters and fine sand. In Kumcagiz, dense forests meet the beach and provide tent camping opportunities....

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  • 5Miço Bay Women’s Beach

    Miço Bay, which hosts another blue flag beach of Kandıra, is a place that only serves women. The beach promises to spend time all day long with its walking tracks, recreation areas, and sports fields besides its clean sea....

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  • 6Kerpe Public Beach

    Located in a naturally sheltered harbor on the Black Sea coast, the blue flag beach is among the favorites of daily visitors. The beach, which also has a safe swimming area for the disabled, draws attention with its shallow s...

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  • 7Kartal Kayalar (Eagle Rocks)

    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 the points that attract photo...

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  • 8Sarısu Beach

    The beach, which has a 1-kilometer-long coastline, is a wonderful settlement especially popular with camping enthusiasts, with its unique atmosphere that includes every shade of Black Sea green. The beach, which is a natural ...

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  • 9Babatepe and Akçakoca Bey Mausoleum

    Akçakoca Bey, known as one of Osman Bey's close friends and commanders, is the Ottoman Akıncı Bey, who had many conquests. Known as the "Conqueror of Kocaeli", Akçakoca Bey annexed Kandıra to the Ottoman lands between 1308 an...

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  • 10Bağırganlı Beach

    The Blue Flag Bağırganlı Public Beach is located in the Sarısu region of Kandıra. The 1 km long coast of this beach, which is a suitable area for both daily tourism and camping, is interesting for visitors....

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  • 11Sardala Bay and Cennet (Paradise) Pool

    Sardala Bay and Cennet Pool, the ideal address for a calm and pleasant sea experience, consists of bays where blue and green meet. It offers a unique nature experience with its pristine nature and clean sea, Cennet Pool, loca...

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