Çiftlikköy on the Sea of Marmara

Çiftlikköy combines its location on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara with a seaside path, beach areas and cultural and historical sites. This offers several options for planning your trip: the Sahil Yolu for walking and cycling, the recreation areas at Halk Plajı, or the history of Kara Kilise and Atatürk Evi. Nearby places also add to the picture.

Location and Getting There

Çiftlikköy lies east of Yalova, on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara and west of Karamürsel district. From Istanbul, you can reach the town by car or take a ferry to Yalova and continue from there to Çiftlikköy. Before travelling by ferry, check the timetable and include the onward journey in your plans.

Coastal Path and Recreation Areas

The Sahil Yolu runs along the sea in the Sahil Mahallesi neighbourhood. It has a cycling path and a pedestrian path for morning and evening walks, sports activities and strolling. You can plan to use the coastal path on foot or by bike, depending on your interests; the paths are intended for different activities.

A municipal text from 2019 mentions picnic and recreation areas at Halk Plajı. The facilities may have been updated since then; before visiting, check whether the areas mentioned suit your current plans. The picnic and recreation areas along the Sahil Yolu and at Halk Plajı are especially popular with people from surrounding provinces on weekends.

The area around the Sahil Yolu includes cafés, bars, türkü venues, tea gardens and restaurants. This information comes from a municipal page from 2019; individual businesses may have changed. If you have a particular place in mind, check its current status.

Historical Sites

Kara Kilise has a layered history: in the 6th century AD, the structure was used as a bath, and in the 8th and 9th centuries as a church. There is another interpretation, too. According to some sources, it may have been a Roman-era waterworks structure. Steles and finds from the area around Kara Kilise are exhibited at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum, providing a further archaeological connection to the site.

Atatürk is also connected with Çiftlikköy. Atatürk Evi, where he stayed overnight during his visit, is designated as a museum. Check current visiting arrangements before planning a visit. A house where Atatürk drank coffee and rested for a while has been preserved.

In the village of Gacık, the historic Gacık Hamam was restored between 2013 and 2015 as part of a project involving the provincial administration, the Provincial Special Administration and Çiftlikköy Municipality.

Nearby Villages

Dereköy is an important settlement on the Yeşil-Mavi Route and is known for its authentic village houses and largely unspoilt character. In the upper part of the village, there is a picnic area used by villagers and visitors, as well as the Kocakiraz Fountain. According to the municipal text, its water is always considered safe to drink.

The nearby village of Laledere has a viewing terrace and authentic houses. Dereköy and Laledere offer different highlights in the surrounding area: in Dereköy, the village character, route and picnic area take centre stage; in Laledere, it is the viewing terrace and houses. These places complement Çiftlikköy’s coastal setting with a rural landscape.

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