Istanbul's Parks and Beaches

Istanbul’s landscape offers a blend of historic palace gardens and wild Black Sea coastlines. This selection features the manicured grounds of Dolmabahçe Palace and the celebrity-favored Bebek Park alongside the vast botanical collection of the Atatürk Arboretum. For seaside retreats, explore the sandy beaches of Kilyos and Rumeli Feneri, or visit the community gardens of Kuzguncuk and the traditional picnic grounds of Emirgan Korusu.

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Dolmabahçe Palace Park

Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, served as the main…

Bebek Park

Located by the Bosphorus, this park is a part of the most upscale neighbourhood of Istanbul. Turkish celebrities often come here on weekends!

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Emirgan Korusu

People in Istanbul love picnics and they often gather with their families and friends in the parks to cook, laugh and talk.

Samatya sahil

Coastal promenade and beach area situated along the Sea of Marmara in the historic Samatya district.

Kilyos Plajı

A wide sandy beach on the Black Sea coast, frequently used for swimming and water sports during the summer months.

Kuzguncuk Parkı

Small neighborhood park in Kuzguncuk known for its community vegetable plots and proximity to historic wooden mansions.

Rumeli Feneri Koyu

Sandy cove located at the northern confluence of the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, near the historic Rumeli Feneri lighthouse.

Atatürk Arboretumu

A scientific botanical garden and museum of living trees located within the Belgrad Forest, featuring diverse plant species and three man-made lakes.