[2025 Fatih Attraction] Travel Guide for Sea of Marmara (Updated Jul)

#seascapes My trip to the Sea of Marmara was an absolute delight! 🌊 Located between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, this beautiful stretch of water is like a hidden gem in Turkey. I started my journey in Istanbul, where you can see the Sea of Marmara from many points around the city. The best way to enjoy it, though, is by taking a ferry ride. 🚢 The Bosphorus ferry tour is a must-do. For just a few Turkish lira, you get stunning views of the city's skyline, the beautiful Bosphorus bridges, and the turquoise waters of the Sea of Marmara stretching out into the horizon. 🌅 I also visited the Princes' Islands, just a short ferry ride away from Istanbul. These islands are car-free, and you can rent a bike or take a horse-drawn carriage to explore the peaceful streets. 🏝️ The beaches here are perfect for a swim, and the seafood restaurants offer the freshest catches of the day. 🐟 The towns along the Sea of Marmara, like Yalova and Mudanya, are worth visiting for their relaxing vibe and charming coastal promenades. With the backdrop of the sea, it's the perfect place to sit back, sip on some Turkish tea, and watch the world go by. 🧉 The Sea of Marmara offers a unique blend of city life and tranquil escapes, making it an unforgettable part of my Turkish adventure. #trip #SeaOfMarmara #IstanbulViews #PrincesIslands #TurkishGetaway #TravelTurkey

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Sea of ​​Marmara is the smallest sea in the world, with an area of ​​approximately 11,350 square kilometers. Geographically, it is located between the Anatolian Peninsula and the Balkan Peninsula in Europe. It is an inland sea formed by the subsidence of the Eurasian continental fault. There are two main island groups in the sea, one is Prince and the other is Marmara; before 1970, the inhabitants of the traditional inland mountain village of Prince moved to the coast and settled in Neos Marmaras, increasing the population of the island. Today Neos Marmaras is a popular tourist town and the numerous cafes, restaurants and bars along the seafront are very busy in the summer. This time we visited 2 islands by sailing. The beaches were beautiful and the water was clear and blue. I played in the water and sand and returned to my childhood memories without realizing it...

"Istanbul is a lovely city, with so much flavor to offer and during the summer months is overwhelmed with tourists from all over the world, particularly from the U.S." - "Fascinating city of Istanbul! Spent two days walking around Istanbul, with obligatory site seeing and just as obligatory in a big city being followed by a man (happens almost in every city)." - "Istanbul is a beautiful city with great weather. While landing into the airport, one gets to see the Sea of Marmara and many ships and boats all around - what a delightful sight!" - "Just got back from Istanbul for a 3 night city break. Stayed at Grand Star Hotel in Taksim area and found hotel very good, despite reviews I had read which put me off a bit (other people's standards are obviously a lot higher than mine)."

Turkey is extremely rich in tourist resources, with the historical relics of ancient Greece, Eastern Rome, and the Ottoman Empire converging here, and the beautiful oceans of the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea surrounding it. The main tourist cities are Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Konya, Bodrum, etc., and the main scenic spots are the ancient city ruins of Troy, Ephesus, and the karst landform areas of Pamukkale, Cappadocia, etc.