Marmara
SakaryaThings to Do & Travel Guide
A breather by the lake
What Is This City Known For?
Sakarya is located in the region where the Battle of Sakarya—one of the turning points of the Turkish War of Independence—took place. Lake Sapanca is a popular nature destination and weekend getaway known for its proximity to Istanbul. The district of Taraklı is known for its well-preserved wooden houses from the Ottoman era.
About
Sakarya is a popular getaway spot near Istanbul, known for the tranquility of Lake Sapanca, the site of the Battle of Sakarya—a major turning point in the history of the War of Independence—and the lush greenery along the Mudurnu River. Natural wonders such as Kaldırım Village and Maşukiye further enrich the region.
Spring and summer
1.5 hours by car from Istanbul.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
1-2 days
9 Accommodations
8 Restaurants
10 Things to See
10 Local Delicacies
How to Get There
By Bus
İstanbul'dan sık otobüs seferleri
By Train
YHT ile İstanbul'dan yaklaşık 1 hours
By Car
TEM otoyolu üzerinden kolay ulaşım
How Many Days Will You Stay?
We create an ideal route based on your length of stay.
Sakarya - 3 Days Itinerary
3 days plan generated from 10 attractions and 8 restaurants.
Breakfast: Sapanca, Sakarya çevresinde
A restaurant famous for its lake views, trout, and local dishes
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsKırklar Köyü ve Kırklar Piknik Alanı
On the hillside overlooking Lake Sapanca, a picnic and hiking area
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Maşukiye, Sakarya çevresinde
A trout restaurant with a view of nature, located in a historic mill
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Kırklar Köyü, Sapanca, Sakarya çevresinde
A village tea garden with a lake view, serving simple gözleme and tea
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Adapazarı, Sakarya çevresinde
A regional meatball dish served with bread soaked in meat broth
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsAcarlar Longozu
One of Europe's largest floodplain forests—a boat tour
⏱ 2-3 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Taraklı, Sakarya çevresinde
Traditional home-cooked meals in a wooden Ottoman-style house
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsKarasu Sahili
A long sandy beach and a summer resort town on the Black Sea coast
⏱ 1-2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Akyazı, Sakarya çevresinde
Home-style meals in the historic center
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Sapanca, Sakarya çevresinde
A restaurant famous for its lake views, trout, and local dishes
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsTaraklı Tarihi Evleri
A Cittaslow member, a quiet town with wooden Ottoman houses
⏱ 2-3 hours
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Things to Do in Sakarya
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Sapanca Gölü
Çevresinde yürüyüş parkuru olan, İstanbul'a yakın sakin göl
G
Düz göl kenarı yolu
Göl kenarı boyunca ücretsiz park alanları
Acarlar Longozu
Avrupa'nın en büyük longoz ormanlarından biri, kayıkla gezi
S
Ahşap platform ve kayık
Taraklı Tarihi Evleri
Cittaslow üyesi, ahşap Osmanlı evleriyle sakin kasaba
A
Dik taş sokaklar
Maşukiye
Değirmenler ve alabalık restoranlarıyla ünlü yeşil vadi
A
Düz yürüyüş yolları
Poyrazlar Gölü Tabiat Parkı
Ormanla çevrili göl, yürüyüş parkuru ve piknik alanları
G
Yürüyüş yolları
Karasu Sahili
Karadeniz kıyısında uzun kumsal ve yaz kasabası
K
Erişilebilir
Sapanca Kartepe Teleferiği
Göl ve orman manzaralı teleferik hattı
G
Teleferik
Kırklar Köyü ve Kırklar Piknik Alanı
Sapanca Gölü'ne bakan yamaçta, piknik ve doğa yürüyüşü alanı
P
Düz yürüyüş yolları
Adapazarı Tarihi Çarşısı
Depremden sonra restore edilen tarihi çarşı
Y
Erişilebilir
Akyazı Tarihi Merkezi
Osmanlı dönemi cami ve tarihi doku
Ş
Erişilebilir
Camping & Caravan Spots
No verified camping/caravan spot has been added for this city yet.
TV Shows & Films Filmed in Sakarya
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Nearby Cities
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Day Trips from Sakarya
Cities within a 3-hour drive — distances and times from real route data.
Bilecik
102.3 km · 1h 14min
Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Türbesi, Söğüt ve Ertuğrul Gazi Türbesi, Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Türbesi
Route and distanceYalova
122.8 km · 1h 31min
Yalova Termal Kaplıcaları, Yürüyen Köşk, Yalova Atatürk Köşkü
Route and distanceBolu
123.5 km · 1h 22min
Abant Gölü, Yedigöller Milli Parkı, Mudurnu Tarihi Kasabası
Route and distanceNearest Airports to Sakarya
Road distance and drive time from the airport to the city centre (without traffic).
Bursa Yenişehir Havalimanı (YEI)
114.5 km to the centre, about 1h 37min
İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı (SAW)
120.4 km to the centre, about 1h 27min
Distance to Other Cities
Full distance table →Frequently Asked Questions
Spring and summer
1.5 hours by car from Istanbul.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
Sakarya Gözlemesi, Sapanca Alabalığı, Sakarya Islama Köftesi are among the famous local foods you must try.
1-2 days
Top spots in Sakarya include Sapanca Gölü, Maşukiye, Kırklar Köyü ve Kırklar Piknik Alanı, Acarlar Longozu.
Sakarya offers accommodation in the following categories: Boutique Hotel, Guesthouse, Hotel.