Turkish Yalova .. the city of thermal springs

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Yalova is a city in the Marmara region of Turkey located south of Istanbul, a city that enjoys tranquility and relaxation opportunities through natural thermal springs and picturesque nature.

Historically, Yalova was founded in the 7th century BC, and therefore it is a region rich in historical monuments, where many civilizations have passed through, and it is also rich in natural resources, especially thermal springs.

Geographically, it is located on the slopes of the Samanli Mountains lying on the Gulf of Izmit to the south of Istanbul, and the fastest and easiest way to reach Yalova from Istanbul is by riding speedboats.

How to get to Yalova

Fast ferry rides from Yenikapi (south of Sultan Ahmed Mosque) take 70 minutes and cost 14 TL per person, 12 TL per person in vehicles plus 67 TL for cars and 5 TL for bikes.

Fast ferries also operate from Pendik, a suburb of Istanbul on the Asian side, where the journey time is as short as 40 minutes, and the same for trips from Kartal on the Asian side as well.

After reaching this area, you will feel the value of relaxation and comfort in the resort of Armutlu, among the green forests and in the many centers of thermal springs, which are the most important tourist attractions in the city.

Yalova has more tourist attractions such as the City Museum and the Open Air Museum, which displays a collection of valuable antiquities of the region, and the Walking Palace, in turn, is one of the ancient sites that were used by Ataturk, the founder of the modern Turkish state.