Things to do in Kocaeli

Activities, attractions and tours

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What to do in Kocaeli

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White Storks Wading in Shallow Pond at Ormanya Park, Kocaeli, Türkiye on a Sunny Summer Day

Ormanya Wildlife Park

Enjoy an outing to Ormanya Wildlife Park during your stay in Maşukiye.

Ormanya Wildlife Park
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Kartepe Ski Center

Hit the slopes in Kartepe with a visit to Kartepe Ski Center. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Kartepe Ski Center
Ancient Eskihisar Castle in Gebze, Kocaeli,

Eskihisar Castle

Learn about the local history of Gebze when you spend time at Eskihisar Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Eskihisar Castle
Kefken , Kerpe , Bağırganlı , Kandıra region Turkey's coastal region is famous for its cliffs and sunsets. The region, famous for its natural pools and fishermen, awaits holidaymakers.

Bağırganlı Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bağırganlı Beach during your trip to Kandira? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Bağırganlı Beach
Long beach Platja larga in Salou Tarragona Spain Catalonia

Prof Dr.Necmettin Erbakan Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Prof Dr.Necmettin Erbakan Cultural Center during your stay in Cayirova.

Prof Dr.Necmettin Erbakan Cultural Center

Gebze Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gebze Center during your trip to Gebze. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Gebze Center

Izmit Clock Tower

You can find out about the history of İzmit with a trip to Izmit Clock Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Izmit Clock Tower

Women's Beach Kerpe Miço Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Women's Beach Kerpe Miço Bay during your trip to Kerpe? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Women's Beach Kerpe Miço Bay

Kefken Plajı

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kefken Plajı during your trip to Kefken?

Kefken Plajı

Areas of Kocaeli

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Bayramoğlu Mahallesi

Though Bayramoğlu Mahallesi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bayramoglu Bird Park and Viaport Marina.

Bayramoğlu Mahallesi
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Alikahya Fatih

Though Alikahya Fatih might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Izmit Clock Tower and Bolge Tiyatrosu.

Alikahya Fatih
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Hereke

When in Hereke, consider checking out the beaches and restaurants.

Hereke
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Çerkeşli

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Ballıkayalar Nature Park while you're exploring Çerkeşli and the larger area.

Çerkeşli
Istanbul

Istanbul

Karamursel, Kocaeli, Turkey. Karamursel is a town and district located in the province of Kocaeli. Aerial shot with drone.

İzmit

Sile, Turkey, Lighthouse on the rocky shore of the Black Sea against a background of blue sky with clouds.

Şile

A city of mystical rocks in the province of Kocaeli, kefken and kerpe

Kandira

Wide angle panoramic view of Kocaeli city. Kocaeli Province is located at the easternmost end of the Marmara Sea around the Gulf of Izmit.

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