If you want to eat in a coastal village and have a weekend holiday and relaxation in the sea and nature in a quiet environment away from traffic chaos, you can visit Kilyos, this beautiful town of Sarıyer district of Istanbul, and enjoy the beach and sea in the summer months. This resort village, formerly known as Kumköy and located on the Black Sea coastline of Sarıyer, is a unique holiday destination, covered with forests on one side and intertwined with the sea on the other side.

The name Kumköy comes from the botanically rich sand dunes. At the same time, it is one of the first alternatives that come to our mind when it comes to weekend holidays, sea and nature tourism in Istanbul… With these features, Kilyos is one of the most important holiday resorts of Istanbul; It is 11 kilometers from Sarıyer, 32 kilometers from Taksim and 50 kilometers from Istanbul Atatürk Airport.

Belgrad Forests, which accompany you as you come to Kilyos from the city with your private vehicle, offer a beauty that will relax you during your trip. The countryside restaurants on the road are among the alternatives where you can experience green nature.

In Kilyos, you can enjoy many opportunities such as weekend holidays, sea and beach enjoyment, recreation in hotels and beach clubs, day trips, picnics, fish and meat barbecues, dinners with seafood or meat menus in quality and luxury restaurants, wedding organizations, karting, paintball and various parties.

When Kilyos is mentioned, Istanbulites first think of “beach” and “sea”. The beaches of Kilyos, a charming summer resort and holiday resort, are the largest and cleanest coastline in Istanbul and extend from Kilyos Cape to Gümüşdere Beach. Kilyos beaches, where Istanbulites flock to the sea on weekends, also offer an ideal environment for sea surfing.

The World Kiteboard (Kite) Championship has been held every year at Boğaziçi University’s Kilyos Campus Beach since 2004. For those who like tranquility as an alternative to crowded beaches, Kilyos also has beautiful bays and beaches.

While you are enjoying the sea and the beach in Istanbul on the weekend, it is useful to remind you that you should not forget that you are on the Black Sea coast and that you should act cautiously… Even if you have forgotten the clothes and equipment needed for the sea, you can find all kinds of materials in the bazaar in the center of Kilyos, and you can also visit the shops selling souvenirs…

The first place that comes to mind among the places to visit is the “Kilyos Castle” built during the Genoese period. The castle, which is within the military area, was built by Sultan II. It was restored during the time of Mahmud and there is also a water cistern in the middle. Don’t leave without seeing Kilyos Castle, as it overlooks forests on one side and the sea on the other.

When you leave Kilyos Castle, pass the area where the old houses of the village are located, and reach the hill where the view of Kilyos dominates, you will be fascinated by the panoramic view you encounter. There are also a few historical artifacts in the village. These include three spirit levels, two stone piers, boathouses and shelters.

Also worth seeing is the large plane tree, which is rumored to have been planted in 1453 to commemorate the conquest of Istanbul… Kilyos; It is one of the rare towns that contribute to tourism in Istanbul with its hotels, beach clubs, beaches, hostels and restaurants.

It serves hundreds of thousands of people, especially in the summer months, with its cafes, restaurants, tea gardens, green countryside, picnic areas and countryside restaurants on the Kilyos road… In the winter months, you can spend a day trip or a weekend with hotel accommodation and enjoy sipping a drink from the warm hotel room against the rough sea pounding the shore.

It will also be a unique experience to enjoy meat, barbecue or fish by the fireplace in countryside restaurants on the forested road… Transportation to Kilyos is very easy and effortless, and it is possible to reach it both with your private car and public transportation…