Sile Istanbul: 3 Places to Visit – Top 5 Beaches in Sile
Places to visit in Istanbul Sile, beaches and touristic places in Sile. It is one of the touristic districts in Istanbul. The distance to Istanbul is about 70 km. There are many beaches in Sile, and the details about the most popular places in Sile are in the continuation of the article.
If you come to Sile as a tourist, there are places close to the Agva river to visit, and Agva beach for swimming is very beautiful.
The history of Sile, which has been used as a settlement since ancient times, is thought to date back to the Polished Stone Age. Having hosted many societies throughout history, Sile still preserves its natural beauty.
Places to Visit in Sile, Istanbul
Sile Castle (Şile Kalesi) Sile Castle, also known as Ocaklı Castle, has become one of the symbols of Sile. The castle, which is known to have been built by the Genoese, was later used by the Ottomans. Today, the restored castle has a very beautiful view.
Sile Lighthouse ( Şile Feneri) It is the second largest lighthouse among the lighthouses still used in the world. It is possible to see the light it emits on clear nights from the Bosphorus. Sile Lighthouse is now used both for its purpose and serves as a museum. Antique artifacts related to shipping, old lighthouses are exhibited in the museum.
Sile Agva (Şile Ağva) A trip to Agva is ideal for those who like to be in touch with nature and get away from the crowds of the city for a few days. When you come here, you can take a boat trip on the Goksu River and explore the magnificent Black Sea coast with pleasant group tours.
People who visit this place call Sile Agva “a corner from heaven”. It offers pleasant moments to its visitors with its lush forests, blue rivers and Black Sea coasts. If you want to visit Sile, definitely add Sile Agva to your travel list.
Beaches in Istanbul Sile
Agva Beach (Ağva Plajı) is one of the most preferred beaches of Şile due to the greenery around it and the sandy beach. The region stands out with its untouched coves and clear water.
Agva Beach has a coastline of approximately 2.5 kilometers long and 50 meters wide.
Agva attracts holidaymakers with its picnic areas, coves and walking routes as well as its beaches. Even if you don’t swim in Agva, you can watch the sunset from the beach and take a walk. There are also walking trails around the beach.
Sile Central Beach (Şile Merkez Plajı) The sea water is clear and clean at this beach, which is closest to the center of Sile. Also, the beach is very smooth. You can easily find everything you are looking for in a market, cafe, restaurant close to the beach. Also, if you like to walk, you can enjoy the view or take beautiful photos by walking towards Sile castle.
Akcakese Beach (Akcakese Plajı) is approximately 18km from Sile. It has a magnificent nature and has a sandy beach of about 1 km. It is a quieter beach compared to other beaches in Sile. There are beautiful coves along the coastline and if you are traveling by private vehicle, you can take a break in these coves and enjoy the view.
Akcakese Beach impresses with its long sandy beach. The sea is safe and shallow. Therefore, it is suitable for non-swimmers and families with children. There is a facility on the beach. You can benefit from WC, shower and sunbed services of the facility. However, if you have the opportunity, you can bring your own materials with you.
It is also possible to camp on the beach. There are bungalow houses and camping areas in various campgrounds on the Akcakese coast. You can also come with a caravan and stay here.
Ayazma Beach (Ayazma Plajı Şile) is a free beach located in the province of Istanbul and in the district of Sile, 1.5 km from the district center. Ayazma beach is also known as Sile Public Beach. It is one of the public beaches most preferred by people who are overwhelmed by the heat in Istanbul during the summer months to cool off. It is the most crowded beach in Sile and at the same time the width of the beach is longer than other beaches.
Ayazma beach gets very crowded in summer. You can buy all your necessities near the beach. Cafes, markets, restaurants are all there. Ayazma beach is a big beach and there are also private paid beaches.
Kabakoz Beach (Kabakoz Köyü Plaji) is located in the Kabakoz Village of Sile, one of the districts of Istanbul. There is a large beach and small coves on the beach in Kabakoz village. There is also a plane tree, which is thought to be about 700 years old, in the square of the village, through which a stream runs through.
