Sapanca
About 2 hr by car from Istanbul
A lake ringed by forested hills and bungalows.
Why locals go
The bungalow weekend.
Visiting Istanbul?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Istanbul for your flight home.
What to book
- Walk the lakeshore
- Bungalow with a private pool
- Maşukiye waterfalls
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Bungalow with a hot tub
- Lake sunset
With friends
- ATV ride in the hills
- Maşukiye trout lunch
When to go
Year-round.