Kilyos is 30 km from Istanbul and 50 km from the airport. There’s no beis to say it’s easier than going to the Bosphorus. In order to reach this charming village, you need to use either the Yardekyer through or the pass through the Garden in the direction of Maslak. The whole road is asphalt. The Maslak road is more enjoyable and has a view due to the fact that it is in the forest. When you reach the village whose settlement dates back to the very old times, the first noticeable historical building is the castle known to be built during the Genoese period. The remaining castle in the military field Sultan II. It was restored in Mahmut time. There is a cistern in the middle. A system was set up to collect water to fill the cisterns when it was raining. Hijri In 1197-1241, all cisterns until Bahcekoy saw zoning and restoration during this period.
The arched, sheltered guard sections, which are noted with the cleanliness of the stone-built castle, are preserved exactly as well. II. The 19th century Krupp Kamali steel ball, which was given by the Germans for the protection of the Straits in world war, is in the horoscope of the castle. 8 Separate balls are displayed in the castle Sultan II on the gate of the castle. Mahmut brick, two war balls on both sides, the monument tree that reached the present day in honor of the capture of the castle in front of it is planted in that period. 26 meters high, it is, The sign showing the planting date of the sycamore with a body circumference of 5.4 meters is indicated in the year 1460. The water scales at the three high points are also part of the system that distributes water from the cistern in the castle. Other historic buildings in the village are the old evacuation buildings, boathouses, piers, bridges and fountains that the British built to control the Bosphorus entrance when they invaded Istanbul. The evacuation buildings are still in use by coastal protection.
When you leave the castle gate and leave the old village houses behind and walk, you reach a hill that dominates the entire Kilyos landscape. Most of the accommodation in the village is here. The top of the hotels, which come by the stairs or by car, is admired with its panoramic view.The bazaar, which is reached in 50 steps, stores such as grocery, manav, pharmacy where all the requirements related to the picnic are met, real estate offices, real estate offices, chirping with boutiques. So there is no need to carry the things you will need when going to Kilyos, whose built-in nouf is around 2000 in winter. Despite all the crowds in the area within the gendarmerie region, there is no incident that will miss peace. The other name of Kilyos is Kumkoy. My name is taken from botanically extremely rich dunes.
These sand dunes are among the sand dune areas that have remained intact on the Black Sea coast and it is very important because it is the second dune system with the richest plant diversity. The Kilyos dunes, which have been worked to be protected by the Natural Life Conservation Society, have a rare dune variety in vegetation and at least 15 dune plant taxa that are rare across the country. The history of botanical studies in the dunes, where the rich populations of two plant species (Silene sangaria and Verbascum degenii) in the Bem Convention Annex List I, dates back more than a century. At least four plants were collected here.
Where to eat what?
The country restaurants serving fresh seafood and barbecue cooking dishes in and around Kilyos are open for summer winter for those who are fond of palate pleasure. This quaint, small Black Sea coastal settlement is famous for its sandy beaches that extend to the eye. The roads that pass through the Sarikyer or the Belgrat Forests merge to reach Kilyosa. The forest road passes around aqueducts and bents. Kilyosta motels and hostels, located 25 km from the city center, serve restaurants in summer.
How to go?
If you are going to Kilyos, which is 35 km away from Taksim, with your private car, leave the main road with the left-leaving stem as you drive in Maslak.Reto go to Bahcekoy next to the historical aqueducts. Cross the village and turn left at Zekeriyakoy junction. Get off the ramp for a while and get to summer cottage, flower sellers, garden organizers, country restaurants and Kilyos square.