Tourism in Sile and Agva

Q: How to get to Sile and Agva?

First: You can join tourist family groups by new vehicles accompanied by professional tour guides. Second: You can rent a car with a driver.

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Information about Sile and Agva

Information about Sile and Agva

It was a tourist destination for Ottoman sultans and princes over the years. It is the first tourist attraction as it has stunning natural beauty, high mountains, and charming views of the Black Sea. It captures hearts and minds by its incredible coasts that stretch along 60 km.

Sile is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, 63 km from Sabiha Gokcen Airport and 77 km from Taksim. Its population is more than 30.000 people.

Sile, Turkey

Weather in Sile

Sile’s climate is moderate as it views the Black Sea; the annual average temperature is 13.6°C. The average temperature in summer is 15 – 32°C.

The average temperature in winter is 1 – 17°C, with the possibility of snow falls as of December every year.

We highly recommend visiting Sile from May to November as the climate is moderate and suitable for enjoying swimming and water sports.

The Hidden Lake (Sile’s Lake)

It is one of Sile’s famous places, surrounded by forests and green spaces, as well as a wide variety of restaurants for enjoying lunch in the fresh air and charming natural beauty.

Tourists and Istanbul’s inhabitants head towards Sile’s lake to enjoy tranquility in the arms of natural beauty away from the city’s bustle.

Sile’s Coast in Istanbul

Sile has a chain of crystal, peaceful, and shallow coats that stretch 60 km, giving tourists a chance for relaxation and enjoying swimming and water sports.

Sile’s Castle

It is located northeast Istanbul, made up of four floors, built by the Byzantines on Ocakli island to defend against attacks coming from the Black Sea. Then, it was used by the Ottomans for surveillance issues.

Sile’s castle has become one of Turkey’s well-known landmarks and a destination for Arabic and foreign tourists to enjoy the historical Turkish heritage and civilization.

Goksu River

It is one of the most famous tourist attractions on the Asian side of Istanbul; it is located nearby Anadolu Hisari castle and flows into the Bosphorus.

A historical bridge, made of stone, connects the river’s banks which is still used today.

Tourists enjoy the beauty of nature surrounding the river, the tall trees, and flowers that give it glamour and splendor.

Agva Turkey

Weather in Agva

Agva’s climate is moderate as it views the Black Sea; the annual average temperature is 13.6°C. The average temperature in summer is 15 – 32°C.

The average temperature in winter is 1 – 17°C, with the possibility of snow falls as of December every year.

We highly recommend visiting Agva from May to November as the climate is moderate and suitable for enjoying swimming and water sports.

The Historical Beacons

Sile’s sea beacon is located on Sile’s coast, where the Bosphorus meets with the Black Sea. The beacon was built in 1859 during the Ottoman Empire in the shape of a tower, 60 meters high, 110 meters above sea level, and a 20-sea-mile see vision distance, providing visitors a chance to take panoramic photos.

Agva’s Coast

It is one of the most charming and beautiful tourist attractions as it has popular resorts along the coast that stretches for more than 2 km.

Visitors can enjoy relaxation and doing some exciting activities such as boating and river tours.

Goller Park

It is one of the most charming parks, where tourists can enjoy camping, safari tours among the arms of stunning nature, and river tours in Goller Lake.

In addition, visitors can enjoy climbing hills covered by green trees.

Sile and Agva Trip

Let us have one of the most exciting trips to explore Sile’s and Agva’s attractions, a destination for the Ottoman sultans and Turkey’s most tourist attraction.

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