Top 10 Amazing Picnic spots in Istanbul
Top 10 Amazing Picnic spots in Istanbul
Istanbul has plenty of amazing picnic spots, where people can spend their time and enjoy with their family. It has many spectacular parks that are worth a visit that is suitable for children and families. With tons of daylight, the city has plenty of options for picnicking.
This article will illustrate Top 10 Amazing Picnic spots in Istanbul.
YILDIZ PARK
- The area of Yıldız used to be a forest in Byzantine times. Starting during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the sultans made it their hunting grounds. In the next centuries, it remained as a grove behind the seaside palaces. The area began to flourish during construction of the palace in the 19th century.
- Currently Yıldız Park is a beautiful garden complex with set in a very large park of flowers, plants and trees, gathered from every part of the world dating from the Ottoman era. The park is a popular picnic place especially for the weekends.
- Lastly, The vegetation of the park includes magnolia, bay leaves, Judas trees, silver limes and horse-chestnuts. Furthermore, the park shelters oak, cypress, pine, yew, cedar and ash trees. Besides, the outer section has two man-made lakes.
BELGRADE FOREST
- Belgrade Forest is under protection and is one of the most visited recreational areas of Istanbul. The Istanbul Belgrade Forest also includes many water lakes in which many types of birds such as ducks and geese are inhabited, and where it is possible to rent small boats for tours that visitors enjoy.
- There are also a few other cafes scattered around the forest, making the area metropolis in some areas, however, most of the areas in the forest consist of wildlife.
- Lastly, Several historical reservoirs lie within the forest. The forest covers a region around 5,500 hectares and it houses many plant, bird and animal species.
FENERBAHCE PARK
- Fenerbahçe Park is situated on the Asian side in Kadıköy district, directly on the shore of the Sea of Marmara. Plants , jogging paths, rest spots, picnic areas, and a private dog park have been added.
- The garden is open to visitors at any time of year and offers a magnificent view of the Bosphorus and the Princes’ Islands, which are located on the opposite side.
- Lastly, Children playground & Sports area is also available.
EMIRGAN PARK
- The Emirgan Park is closely associated with the tulip, the traditional flower, which gave its name to an era (1718-1730) of the Ottoman Empire.
- Since 2005, an annual international tulip festival is organized here every April making the park attractive and very colorful with these flowers.
- The park is owned and administered today by the Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul.
- Lastly, Many jogging tracks and picnic tables makes Emirgan Park a very popular recreation area for the local people, especially during the weekends and holidays.
CAMLICA HILL
- Çamlıca Hill is a hill in the Üsküdar district of the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey. At 288 m (945 ft) above sea level, Çamlıca Hill offers a beautiful view of the southern part of Bosphorus and the mouth of the Golden Horn.
- Lastly, The hill is a popular tourist attraction with teahouses, cafes and a restaurant inside a public park. Beautiful trees, plants, gardens and fountains can be viewed.
AYDOS FOREST
- Aydos Forest is located at north of Kartal district of Istanbul, Turkey.
- Lake Aydos Forest is one of the distinctive natural features of Aydos Forest. It is rich in pine trees.
- Lastly, Aydos forests in Istanbul attract tourists and locals to spend the day in this forest, which is full of fresh air and breathtaking nature. People can enjoy natural beauty of these forests and spend a quality time.
NEZAHAT GOKYIGIT BOTANIC GARDEN
- The botanical park is Located on the border of Ataşehir and Ümraniye
- Nezahat Gökyiğit Botanical Park provides us with its café, picnic camellias and arboretums, as well as being a park where children can have a good time.
- Lastly, This park consists of 8 islands between highways and connected roads and includes Central Island, Ertugrul Island, Promenade Island, Istanbul Island, Mashtal Island, Oak Island, Anatolia Island, and Thrace.
