İstanbul
The Imperial Capital / Two Continents, One City
İstanbul - in one word it conjures an image like no other. An incredible city that is steeped in rich, intriguing history. The heart and soul of Türkiye, İstanbul captivates visitors with its endless variety of things to do. It plays host to countless museums, churches, palaces, grand mosques, bazaars, and scenic panoramas. As you relax on the western shores of the Bosphorus, watching the magnificent rays of the setting sun shine across the opposite continent, you realize why empires chose to build a city at this remarkable location. İstanbul is an enchantingly vibrant city and a cultural mosaic. In these moments of reflection one can appreciate why İstanbul is truly one of the world’s most magnificent metropoles.
The most famous bays in İstanbul are Büyükada, Büyükada Nakibey Beach, Aya Nikola Beach, Princess Cove, Yörükali Beach, Eskibağ Beach, Halik Cove, Heybeliada, Heybeliada Aquarium Cove, Heybeliada German Cove, Burgazada, Kalpazankaya Beach, Çamakya Beach, Madam Martha Cove, Kınalıada Şile, Ayazma Beach, Uzunkum Bay, Ağlayankaya Bay, Kumbaba Bay, Kilyos, Riva, and Sedef Island.
Sports activities: golf, trekking, cycling, tennis, football, basketball, street basketball, equestrianism
Marinas: Ataköy, Kalamış, Fenerbahçe, Bebek Port, Tuzla
