Kilyos is one of the closest summer resorts to Istanbul. It is possible to go to Kilyos from Sarıyer from the beach, but the beach can be very crowded, especially on weekends.

We go to Kilyos from Bahçeköy through the forest road. In other words, we follow the Kilyos signs on the way from Maslak to Sarıyer. Minibuses and municipal buses departing from Sarıyer to Kilyos are another alternative for transportation. The last three kilometers of the road are gravelly. Therefore, it is necessary to go slowly on this part of the road.

As soon as we arrived in Kilyos, we headed towards the beaches, the first place that comes to mind when Kilyos is mentioned. But before descending to the famous beach of Kilyos, we pass through the center of the village.

When you come to Kilyos, it would be good to bring everything about the beach with you, but if you forget, you can find everything from swimsuits to sea balls here. We immediately take a hat and beach mat and set off for the beach.

SOUTH COAST
Kilyos has a very long beach. Kilya beach and Solar beach are two great facilities on this beach. The day we go, the weather is windy. Anyway, the weather is generally like this in Kilyos, the sea is mostly wavy …

Lifeguard Hakan Güngör says that the Black Sea can be very dangerous from time to time. “One day it can be very calm, suddenly giant waves can come out,” he says.

Kilyos is one of the preferred places in Istanbul in summer with its beaches

Before coming to Kilyos, it is useful to check the weather. Lifeguards follow the changes during the day from meteorology. When necessary, they immediately warn those who enter the sea. They say there is no need to be afraid of the Black Sea while we are here.

BEACH CULTURE HAS ALSO REACHED KILYOS
Solar beach hosts those who want to enjoy the sea during the day and mostly concerts at night. When you get hungry from the sea, the sun and the fresh air, you can eat almost any food except fish on the terrace of Solar beach. Solar beach is an extremely active beach with its music, sea and entertainment. Especially for those who cannot go on vacation to a distant place, it is just like southern beaches.

Kilya beach is next to Solar beach. Crowded families prefer mostly Kilya beach. The old Turban Hotel of Kilyos is now serving as Kilya Resort Hotel.

There is also a public beach on the beach of Kilyos. The wreck of a ship that ran aground in September 2001 is still standing here.

The name of Kilyos comes from the Greek word sand. The official name of this place is Kumköy. It deserves this name with so many beaches.

When it comes to eating and drinking in Kilyos, you can have a snack on the beaches. In Kilyos, there are foods such as doner bread. But if you want to eat fish, you have to go to the fish restaurants on the beach.

ALTERNATIVES FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO STAY
You can come to Kilyos for a day and return home after spending the whole day on the beaches. But if you want to stay here, there are seven hotels of different nature.

All of Kilyos’ hotels overlook the sea and beaches, so the view is very beautiful. In order to swim, you have to leave the hotels and walk a little.

Kilyos’s beaches are famous, but we shouldn’t forget the forests behind the village. There are many different alternatives on the forest side, especially for those who want to walk.

After visiting Kilyos, we say, let’s go to the villages around it.