Emperor Neron, when he was the Governor of Thrace, used to come to Salmydessos as it was then called. The door at the entrance of the village is a Byzantine work from those ages. It is possible to come across the ruins of the city walls around the village. In the following centuries, Greeks who lived by fishing settled in the village, which was named Mussel (who was given this name is unknown). Turks from Thessaloniki currently live in the village. The most important and only structure is “Aya Nikola Monastery”. There is not much information about the monastery carved out of the rocks. According to one argument, it was from the Genoese. The monastery is quite ruined. The stone pillars have melted, there are vague remains of tombs inside. The section called the bloody pool is full of stones. In this pool, those found guilty by Christian clergymen were strangled to death. 164 km from Istanbul. You can go to Kıyıköy, which is far away, by following the Edirne (TEM) road, turning to the Palace from the Çerkezköy junction and following the winding road. It is a place worth seeing.

If you are tired of concrete and polluted city life, if you are looking for untouched and unspoiled beauties, turn your route to Kıyıköy. This is a village overlooking the harsh waves of the Black Sea. With its narrow streets, tiny streams trying to reach the sea, always fresh fish, and historical buildings, Kıyıköy is a place where Istanbulites breathe.

How would you like to spend your weekend in an ancient fishing village?
I am talking about Kıyıköy, which is located on the Black Sea coast of Thrace, connected to the Vize district of Kırklareli.
In fact, a single weekend is not enough to enjoy this cute fishing town, which goes out of time and the clock ticks make no sense as long as you stay there.
Once you have discovered this beauty; It means that you will be addicted to Kıyıköy and the direction of your cars will be directed towards this town many times at every opportunity.

When I was the governor of Thrace, Neron, even the flour, Salmidoses as it was then called, often came to the countryside.
In addition to its history, nature and delicious seafood varieties, this charming town also contains a great wealth of subjects for photography enthusiasts.
Let us remind you that in the summer and spring months, having a picnic under the sparkling sea and beach and the weeping willows along the stream is a weekend option, waiting for you in these cold winter days.
Kıyıköy, a settlement from ancient times to the present day; Its most important feature is that it brings together nature and history.
Situated on a hill rising between Papuç and Kazan streams, Kıyıköy is a place where blue and green hold hands like two lovers.
The arched palace door at the entrance of Kıyıköy, overlooking the waves of the Black Sea from a slightly high hill, is a surviving Byzantine work. You can come across the ruins of the ruins of Salmidoses around Kıyıköy;
How Salmidoses came about in the following centuries, it is not known how, but it was named Mussel.
After the Balkan War, the Thessaloniki Turks who were displaced from their lands; this charming fishing town where the fisherman was settled was known as Mussel until recently
it is now called Kıyıköy.

Looking from the top, the fishing port where you feel like a seagull flapping its wings, was a natural harbor where the pirate boats escaping from the fierce waves of the Black Sea in ancient times.
This small bay now welcomes the fishermen of Sarıyerli as well as the fishermen from Kıyıköy, throughout the season.
After fishing in the open seas, you can eat bonito, turbot, turbot, haddock, mullet, red mullet, bream, anchovy, and mullet and trout, which are kept in the streams, at the shabby fisherman restaurants on the hill, with fresh taste.
It is one of the most beautiful things to do in this season.
In summer, the circular beach, formed by the curved flow of Papuçdere, similar to the Kumburnu on the famous Ölüdeniz coast of Fethiye, is flooded by sea lovers.
From the spring months when the plum and almond trees begin to bloom, you can wander around with the boats you can rent in this stream, as well as the enthusiasts can find calm environments to throw their fishing rods for freshwater fish.
Not only photographers, but also those who are engaged in artistic endeavors such as painting, poetry and novels, can find tranquil environments that will listen to the chirping of their birds by sprinkling them with the breeze of the fresh countryside with the smell of fresh countryside.
No matter what season you go to Kıyıköy, you should definitely see the Aya Nikola monastery, which you can reach by car. Although there is a lot of information about it, it is estimated that the monastery, which is left to its fate today, was built by hand carving into the rocks.
There is a rumor among the locals regarding the Bloody Pool in the monastery.
According to this rumor; People who were tried and found guilty by Christian clergymen were drowned in this pool. Bloody pool name comes from here.
The Aya Nikola Rock Monastery is known to be an important structure built in the 6th century during the Justinian period.

The circular beach formed by the curved flow of streams is a favorite of campers and sea lovers in summer. Another must-see ancient ruin is the cave church carved into the rocks on the same shore, which you can drive to the front. The city waters, typical village houses, and the shores of the Black Sea are among what you can see.
If you are planning to make your trip in the summer, you can take a boat trip with the sound of birds and oars and go fishing in the creeks with a boat you can rent in the calm streams where it is not known. There are also suitable environments such as a small waterfall and a stream where you can have a picnic in the region.

Those who are interested in artistic endeavors such as taking photos and painting can find suitable places for themselves. During your entire trip, you can taste the taste of daily seafood in the restaurants overlooking the sea and relax in the tea gardens by looking at the unsatisfying view of Kıyıköy from Kartaltepe, the last lights of the purple sun as it sets behind the mountains.

Looking from the top, the fishing port where you feel like a seagull flapping its wings, was a natural harbor where the pirate boats escaping from the fierce waves of the Black Sea in ancient times.
This small bay now welcomes the fishermen of Sarıyerli as well as the fishermen from Kıyıköy, throughout the season.
After fishing in the open seas, you can eat bonito, turbot, turbot, haddock, mullet, red mullet, bream, anchovy, and mullet and trout, which are kept in the streams, at the shabby fisherman restaurants on the hill, with fresh taste.
It is one of the most beautiful things to do in this season.
In summer, the circular beach, formed by the curved flow of Papuçdere, similar to the Kumburnu on the famous Ölüdeniz coast of Fethiye, is flooded by sea lovers.
From the spring months when the plum and almond trees begin to bloom, you can wander around with the boats you can rent in this stream, as well as the enthusiasts can find calm environments to throw their fishing rods for freshwater fish.
Not only photographers, but also those who are engaged in artistic endeavors such as painting, poetry and novels, can find tranquil environments that will listen to the chirping of their birds by sprinkling them with the breeze of the fresh countryside with the smell of fresh countryside.
No matter what season you go to Kıyıköy, you should definitely see the Aya Nikola monastery, which you can reach by car. Although there is a lot of information about it, it is estimated that the monastery, which is left to its fate today, was built by hand carving into the rocks.
There is a rumor among the locals regarding the Bloody Pool in the monastery.
According to this rumor; People who were tried and found guilty by Christian clergymen were drowned in this pool. Bloody pool name comes from here.
The Aya Nikola Rock Monastery is known to be an important structure built in the 6th century during the Justinian period.

The circular beach formed by the curved flow of streams is a favorite of campers and sea lovers in summer. Another must-see ancient ruin is the cave church carved into the rocks on the same shore, which you can drive to the front. The city waters, typical village houses, and the shores of the Black Sea are among what you can see.
If you are planning to make your trip in the summer, you can take a boat trip with the sound of birds and oars and go fishing in the creeks with a boat you can rent in the calm streams where it is not known. There are also suitable environments such as a small waterfall and a stream where you can have a picnic in the region.

Those who are interested in artistic endeavors such as taking photos and painting can find suitable places for themselves. During your entire trip, you can taste the taste of daily seafood in the restaurants overlooking the sea and relax in the tea gardens by looking at the unsatisfying view of Kıyıköy from Kartaltepe, the last lights of the purple sun as it sets behind the mountains.

Kiyikoy Attractions

Kıyıköy, which has been a settlement center since ancient times, is on the Black Sea coast of Thrace and is connected to the Vize district of Kırklareli. The region is 164 km away from Istanbul, a peaceful holiday destination with easy access. You can spend a different weekend in Kıyıköy by traveling to nature and history.
Located right next to Istanbul on the Black Sea coast, Kıyıköy attracts attention with its clean air, unspoiled architectural texture, unique beauty nature and delicious seafood. It is famous for its turbot fish, which starts in the second and third months of the year and continues until the fourth month and is at the top of the list of delicious fish. You can spend a different weekend in Kıyıköy by traveling both to nature and history.

Kıyıköy, which has been a settlement since ancient times, is on the Black Sea coast of Thrace, and is connected to the Vize district of Kırklareli. Protected Kıyıköy is 164 km from Istanbul. away from a cute, peaceful, quiet holiday destination.
Kıyıköy, located on a high hill stretching like a peninsula between the streams “Pabuç” and “Kazan”, flowing from both sides and reaching the sea, draws attention with its striking geography. Some of the coastal rocks carved by the fierce waves of the Black Sea stand out as monumental rocks and some as deep caves. While the giant caves in the coves where pirate boats were once hidden are flooded with visitors today, the view from Kartaltepe fascinates visitors. The circular beach formed by the curved flow of streams is a favorite of campers and sea lovers in summer. Another must-see ancient ruin is the cave church carved into the rocks on the same shore, which you can drive to the front. The city waters, typical village houses, and the shores of the Black Sea are among what you can see.
If you are planning to make your trip in the summer, you can take a boat trip with the choir of the birds and the sound of rowing with a boat you can rent in the stagnant streams where it is not known where it flows, and you can go fishing in the creeks. There are also calm environments such as a small waterfall and a stream where you can have a picnic in the region. Those who are interested in artistic endeavors such as taking photos and painting can find suitable places for themselves. During your entire trip, you can taste the taste of daily seafood in the restaurants overlooking the sea and relax in the tea gardens by looking at the unsatisfying view of Kıyıköy from Kartaltepe, the last lights of the purple sun as it sets behind the mountains.

CAVE MONASTERY

This monastery, which was built in the 9th century and is among the religious works of the Byzantine period, was built by carving the rocks. On the slope of the valley in the northwest of the district, there is a clover-planned chapel, a large church with a single nave, and irregularly placed rooms next to it, the tomb chapel and engraved crosses, some pictures, various reliefs on the walls of the complex. The walls of the ancient city, which is located within the walled area of ​​the medieval Salmydesso of Kıyıköy, whose eastern part is facing the Black Sea, and the north and south facing slopes descend straight into the creek valley, only the western side of the ancient city has given passage, was first built in the 6th century during the Lustirianus period. It was repaired in the 9th and 10th centuries. The walls are 6 meters high in places and the thickness of the walls is 2.20 meters.
Time in Kıyıköy
Kıyıköy, the windpipe in Thrace, became the favorite of Istanbulites with its streams reminiscent of Ağva. If you are coming to Kıyıköy for the first time, it is a pleasure to watch the shores of the Black Sea, and the water particles scattered around from the waves hitting the rocks refreshes it with the iodine and the smell of the sea. While the sand beaches on both sides of Kıyıköy satisfy the sea longing of the campers and daily vacationers, the silently flowing streams offer various alternatives.
Kıyıköy creeks, which are reminiscent of Ağva creeks with their similarity and activities, have not lost their virginity yet. The dense trees on both sides host the birds, offering unique beauties to those who come to visit the creek, and the birds welcome the guests with their recitals. You get on one of the rental sea bikes on the shore and start pedaling in the calm stream. The lush environment and the sound of water rest your soul. Throughout your tour of the creek in the forest, the broad-leaved plants are clearly visible at the bottom and on the shores, and the leaves spread over the water surface, the water turtles sunbathing next to the water lily flowers, and the frogs allow you to get closer to a few meters. You feel that you are resting to the bone by pulling your sea bike or rental boat with 4 seating places for 10-15 TL per hour and watching and living this peace as much as you want. If you have something to eat with you, your happiness gets more and more. Now we go back to the village at sea level. Various restaurants in the streets of Kıyıköy are already hungry, emitting the scent of fish pan whets your appetite, making you forget this feeling and tempt your mind. If you have just watched the beach from the tea garden on Kartal Hill, this time you may want to take a break by looking at the fishermen’s shelter. The boats in the breakwater color your landscape as if saying “Make my picture, take my picture”. The ones with “Hook Nose”, which are rarely seen today, manage to attract your attention with their models. If you are traveling by car, you can take a full tour in the harbor, or if you are hiking, you can find a panoramic view from the path leading to the village, from the steps, from the hill on the cape. Kıyıköy hides other natural beauties around it. The turnout you will notice while coming on the road gives passage to Çamlıköy (Kastro), another one to Kasatura Bay. Zeki, a young man from Kıyıköy, has been providing guidance services to visitors who have come to Kıyıköy for years, if you say that I should not look for any of them, let a guide show me around and tell me which restaurant is the best to find my hostel.

Editor note…
Kıyıköy, which is in the protection area, has been carefully protected against construction. Illegal buildings and kiosks are demolished under the supervision of the gendarme. Since 1992, hostels and restaurants have tried to increase and improve their service facilities, quality and capacities. A discotheque was built far behind the beach and a horse farm was built on a field towards the stream. The fishermen’s shelter has become more sheltered with the breakwater. The asphalt road route is more convenient with signs. Soon, Kıyıköy has become a candidate to become another holiday center as famous as Ağva. One of the unchanging features is that you will have the opportunity to sleep on the night of the Kıyıköy day, where you fill your lungs with clean air, and you will start the new day in a fit and a little more morale.