With winter, many people are keen to spend a quiet and warm vacation and enjoy the picturesque scenery, so the experience of winter tourism in Turkey has a special aesthetic to provide many wonderful places that a visitor to this country can get an authentic local life experience away from the crowding and noise with the stay. At competitive prices, in this regard, the article will present this city as an option for those looking for calm, relaxation and enjoy the magic of nature that Yalova has.
Yalova City
Yalova is located in the foothills of the Samanli Mountains in the northwestern part of the Republic of Turkey, along the eastern shore of the Marmara Sea, and is about 175 km away from Istanbul, equivalent to about two and a half hours by car, or seventy minutes by express ferry, Yalova is considered the capital of Yalova Province As for the climate of the city, it ranges between the Mediterranean and the tropical, its summer is hot and humid, its winters are cold and rainy, and the amount of rain increases in the period between the months of October and January, and then decreases gradually, and Yalova is considered one of the most beautiful tourist cities in Turkey. A large number of visitors annually, due to the large number of places of tourism in Yalova, as well as the presence of many recreational places and suitable accommodations, as well as hot water fountains and beautiful nature, which are distinctive places for those who want to relax and are looking for calm, despite the scarcity of tourist areas in Yalova. It has some areas that are worth visiting due to its beauty.
Yalova hot springs
Yalova hot springs pours out mineral-rich waters are a treatment for the heart, and rheumatic diseases, this is what the Turks say about their hot springs and baths, offering visitors an ideal dual treatment that combines recreation of the soul and treatment of the body in rare ways.
There are a number of famous historical baths in this area, including the “Sultan Bath”, “Valide Bath”, and “Kurşunlu Bath”, and the historical “Kurşunlu” bath includes an outdoor swimming pool, in addition to the indoor basins, the steam bath (sauna), and the Termal village bath.
Valide Bath
Valide Bath was built by the Byzantium Emperor Constantine 1600 years ago. It was last restored by Sultan Abdulmecit and the name of the bath is his mother Bezm-i Alem’s name for she had found healing in here. This historical bath with its distinctive architectural structure, has special divisions for men and women.
Kurşunlu Bath
This bath was built by the Emperor of Byzantium, Justinian 17 centuries ago. Subsequently, in 1900, the bath was restored by Sultan Abdulhamit, as it had been buried into the ground in time. ‘Kurşunlu’ means ‘leaded’ in Turkish; the dome of this bath is lead-covered.
There are a swimming pool and a sauna inside the bath for limitless use. Moreover, excellent massage therapy by expert masseuses.
Sultan Bath
Sultan Bath is among the old baths in the city, and is considered the best among the rest, and contains a small swimming pool, in addition to private family rooms. There are 26 private baths for families in Sultan Bath. There are marble bathtubs and basins in each bath. (These baths are hourly rated).
Termal Village
A well-known village for its hot mineral springs since the Roman era, and it is a destination for many for the purpose of hospitalization or recreation, and one of the most famous baths in this village is the Sultan Bath, the Sultan's Valide Bath and Kurşunlu Bath, as well as the fact that the village has a picturesque nature that makes it a suitable place for a hike. To the west of Yalova, 12 km away from it, the road to it is easy and clear, and you only have to follow the indicative signs.
You can visit the therapeutic hot springs in the Thermal Baths in Yalova for the purpose of healing from several diseases or to get rest and relaxation in one of its hot baths.
Sudüşen Waterfall
is inside the borders of Thermal District. The location is quite attractive for having entertaining moments just with the people with you who are important for you just in the heart of a natural beauty. While, you are having something to eat in the picnic fields presented to its guests, nested inside a green nature in company close to the waterfall, you will also recognize that your soul is resting.
Gokcedere Village
Gokcedere Village is one of the most beautiful tourist places in Yalova, as it is one of the quiet rural villages that has an atmosphere of comfort, far from the noise and crowding of cities.
Gokcedere is located in Termal village, about 12 km away from the center of the city of Yalova, and a large number of tourists flock to it annually. It is simply a group of gardens and natural places, and trees spread all over it and on the roads, in addition to a large number of bright and beautiful flowers.
Teşvikiye Waterfall
Teşvikiye waterfall is one of the most beautiful places of tourism in Yalova, which is visited by a large number of tourists annually due to its charming natural beauty, and the distinctive atmosphere of calm and comfort that it provides to its visitors.
The waterfalls are located in Yalova within Teşvikiye municipality, about 29 km from the city center of Yalova, and it is a teaser one of the most beautiful natural places in the city.
The water of Teşvikiye waterfall falls in Yalova fresh from the rocks that the water made its way through, amid a forest of green trees and colorful flowers, and the waterfalls provide visitors with very quiet and relaxing sessions for nerves, making the waterfall the perfect place in the summer to escape from the heat of this high season, and enjoy the atmosphere Humidity.
