The craftsmen and people of Ağva are also smiling. We also look for jewelry in the shops in the center of Agva. A variety of colorful beads, necklaces and earrings are waiting for us.

Those who come to Ağva generally do not go without a boat tour. The tours take off when the boat is full, but you do not wait much in line, you immediately sail to blue and green waters. This time, we prefer to go around Göksu Creek by raft. We salute and proceed with those on the pedalo, canoe and rowboats passing by.
With the newly opened facilities in recent years, Ağva has taken on a brand new identity. It’s no longer like a small seaside town. The fact that it attracts excessive attention on some weekends does not please the residents of Ağva. Most of the operators and our regulars say enough for us.

Göksu stream is literally a green paradise. You are all green. Water too. But one should not be fooled by this color. We dip a glass glass in water. Actually Göksu has an almost clear water to drink. The green color is a reflection of the color of the surrounding trees and moss at the bottom of the stream.

Swimming in Göksü stream. But if you want to swim, almost all of the hotels by the stream will drop you off to the bays by boat and pick you up at any time. There are also many possibilities for water sports enthusiasts.
Those who want to fish are not empty their fishing line. With two streams and seas, even novice fishermen like us have a good luck.

It is possible to cross the Göksu stream over the bridge, but it is much more enjoyable to cross the raft houses.
Ağva, with its Kilimli and Kadırga bays, groves, waterfalls and nature corners waiting to be discovered, offers many alternatives for those who want to take a walk. The tent camping area in the region also attracts attention in the summer months. Right next to the camping area, when we see the ravioli and pancakes, we go to them. Before we set off, we wrap the ravioli a little.

It is very easy to come to Ağva, but it is very difficult to leave here. We leave the fish, delicious food and streams we feed reluctantly and return to the city.

Transportation

The scenery you see on your way to this charming town, which is 97 kilometers from Istanbul, will be enough to enchant you. It is very enjoyable to see trees stretching right and left during your journey. To reach Agva from Istanbul, you must first go to Şile. The road up to Şile is highway quality …

After reaching Şile; You can go to Agva with two options;
First, the coastal road; Two roads depart from Şile Çayırbaşı. You will see Şuayipli on the coastal road, Kabakoz, Akçakese road, and Ağva signs will help you a lot when you come back to İsaköy.

The second road route from Şile to Ağva is; When you follow the road from Çayırbaşı to Teke village, you can reach Ağva after the direction of Teke, Gökmaslı and İsaköy.

For transportation from Gebze, go towards Mollafenari direction. Follow the Tem road, turn left to the Teke road and follow the road to Yağcılar, Değirmençayı. When you come to Teke, turn right onto Isaköy road and you are in Ağva.

For transportation from Izmit; Kandira, Akçaova and then Ağva will be in front of you by Kandıra highway.

For transportation from the Black Sea region; You can reach it by following the Akçakoca road.

If you are going to use buses for transportation to Ağva, by buses departing every hour from our summerhouse where Iett buses depart in Harem; You can complete your journey by entering Şile and then Ağva road.

However, our recommendation for the journey to Ağva is that if you are coming with your private vehicle, choose the sea route on your way and the forest road on your way back, so you will discover all the beauties of Ağva.

To the attention of all our people who will make transportation to Ağva by bus. !!!
Our summerhouse in Üsküdar has been moved to the location of the Iett buses in the harem (opposite the gas station) due to the tube crossing project. We recommend that you be careful about this.

Agva

There are many restaurants and hotels, large and small, on both sides of the stream. These facilities are extremely modern, meeting the needs of the people of big cities. Of course, for those who seek peace and tranquility day and night. Each facility has its own characteristics.

When you enter the rooms in Yeşilçay Holiday Village, you feel the smell of pine trees, the houses are completely wooden. It is possible to get completely out of the city by playing with Shiba, the hotel’s extremely cute dog, in the Ottoman-style rooms or on the sun terrace of the Piccolo Mondo Hotel. You can spend a more romantic weekend eating cheese in the Greenline with wine. Or in the villa chalet or bungalows of Riverside …
It is possible to stay in hostels with prices between 10-25 million per person, in hotels in Göksu between 40-45 million on weekdays and 60-80 million on weekends.

Liman Fish Restaurant
0216 721 81 99

Antik Restaurant
0216 721 72 76

Where is Agva – İstanbul?

Fener Buffet
0216 721 84 46