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How to get to K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Kiyikoy-cliff-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA quiet fishing village on the Black Sea coast, in Vize, K\u0131rklareli, K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y is easily accessible from Istanbul \u2013 just 160 kilometers. It\u2019s 95 kilometers from K\u0131rklareli and about 35 kilometers from Vize. Local tourists visit throughout the year<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driving route from Istanbul to K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y takes around 90 minutes, passing through \u00c7erkezk\u00f6y, Tekirda\u011f and Saray. From Saray, it is 30 kilometers to this hidden paradise on the Black Sea coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are using public transportation, there are buses from Esenler Bus Terminal to K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y. You can also find vehicles going to K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y from the Vize district bus terminals in Saray and K\u0131rklareli in Tekirda\u011f. As well, you can enjoy the scenery at a more leisurely pace by renting a car<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPlaces to visit in K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/St.Nicholas-monastery-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSet on the Black Sea coast, K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y is surrounded by woodland and floodplain forests; the only larch forest in Thrace is in this region. The oak forests of K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y include Hungarian oak, sessile oak and haired oak. In addition, beech, eastern hornbeam, carrageenan, ash, linden, maple and alder are common tree species in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the beaches are lovely, the season is shorter than that of the Aegean and the Mediterranean. If you visit in autumn, the water will most likely be chilly and a bit rough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In picturesque K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y, old wooden and stone houses reflect the village\u2019s Greek heritage, while colorful fishing boats dot the small harbor. Just a few minutes\u2019 walk from the center is St. Nicholas Monastery. Carved from solid stone in the 6th<\/sup> century, the monastery is one of the finest examples of the rock-carved structures of its period.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlso dating from the 6th<\/sup> century is K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y Fortress, built from cut stones, bricks and rubble. Although the castle was reinforced in the 9th<\/sup> and 10th<\/sup> centuries, the two entrance gates and some walls from the original structure are still intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn the center of the village is K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y Mosque. Originally a church, this airy mosque surrounded by a garden features a wooden ceiling. Located 2 kilometers south of K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y is the 365-meter-long K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y Cave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00c7aml\u0131k\u00f6y Nature Park is around 15 kilometers from K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y and the unique \u0130\u011fneada Floodplain Forests National Park is about 50 kilometers from the village. These gorgeous parks offer perfect photo opportunities, especially the surreal landscape of the floodplain forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a tranquil beach and a campsite, Panay\u0131r Pier Bay \u2013 about 25 kilometers from K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y \u2013 is a perfect vantage point for sunrise watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDining in K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Shrimp](\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fried-shrimps-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHungry visitors will find plenty to eat in K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y \u2013 and, of course, plenty of fish. Turbot is a common sight, as well as mullet and red mullet, whiting, horse mackerel, bluefish and bonito. There\u2019s also shrimp. Mushrooms are abundant in K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y\u2019s oak forests, with porcini and sultan growing during the autumn season. And, in neighboring Bah\u00e7ek\u00f6y, yoghurt made from water buffalo milk is a local specialty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nA short retreat from Istanbul: Camping at K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Tourist](\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/riverbank-2-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSurrounded by woodland and set along the Black Sea coast, K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y is a camper\u2019s paradise. Its proximity to Istanbul makes it a terrific option for an easy weekend getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The camping areas closest to K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y are by the Pabu\u00e7 Creek. In addition to enjoying beautiful views, visitors can rent boats, canoes or pedalos \u2013 or even go fishing! There are gray mullet and carp in the Creek. But do be careful as the water is cold in the autumn<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another camping facility with magnificent views is in the \u00c7aml\u0131k\u00f6y Nature Park near K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y. The campsite is near the Kastro Stream, which flows into the Black Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Panay\u0131r Pier Bay is renowned for its sunrise views and peaceful beach. Be aware that the road to Panay\u0131r Pier Bay involves some rough driving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also accessible via an older road is Poli\u00e7e Bay, which is connected to K\u0131\u015flac\u0131k Village and about 20 kilometers from K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y. Poli\u00e7e Bay offers a quiet camping experience, with forest hiking trails and a spring with ice-cold water on the beach. There are no nearby facilities, so campers should take their own food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re ready to spend time in nature but lack camping experience, check out our blog on essential camping equipment<\/a>.\u00a0 For more campsites, see 12 campsites close to Istanbul<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStories knock at your door!<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nYou can easily download images, and share on your social media accounts via your smartphone. Just press and hold the story, and save or share the image you have selected via the menu that appears.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01-EN-KiyiKoySonbahar-1024x1820.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA quiet fishing village on the Black Sea coast, in Vize, K\u0131rklareli, K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y is easily accessible from Istanbul \u2013 just 160 kilometers. It\u2019s 95 kilometers from K\u0131rklareli and about 35 kilometers from Vize. Local tourists visit throughout the year<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driving route from Istanbul to K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y takes around 90 minutes, passing through \u00c7erkezk\u00f6y, Tekirda\u011f and Saray. From Saray, it is 30 kilometers to this hidden paradise on the Black Sea coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are using public transportation, there are buses from Esenler Bus Terminal to K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y. You can also find vehicles going to K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y from the Vize district bus terminals in Saray and K\u0131rklareli in Tekirda\u011f. As well, you can enjoy the scenery at a more leisurely pace by renting a car<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Set on the Black Sea coast, K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y is surrounded by woodland and floodplain forests; the only larch forest in Thrace is in this region. The oak forests of K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y include Hungarian oak, sessile oak and haired oak. In addition, beech, eastern hornbeam, carrageenan, ash, linden, maple and alder are common tree species in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the beaches are lovely, the season is shorter than that of the Aegean and the Mediterranean. If you visit in autumn, the water will most likely be chilly and a bit rough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In picturesque K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y, old wooden and stone houses reflect the village\u2019s Greek heritage, while colorful fishing boats dot the small harbor. Just a few minutes\u2019 walk from the center is St. Nicholas Monastery. Carved from solid stone in the 6th<\/sup> century, the monastery is one of the finest examples of the rock-carved structures of its period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also dating from the 6th<\/sup> century is K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y Fortress, built from cut stones, bricks and rubble. Although the castle was reinforced in the 9th<\/sup> and 10th<\/sup> centuries, the two entrance gates and some walls from the original structure are still intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the center of the village is K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y Mosque. Originally a church, this airy mosque surrounded by a garden features a wooden ceiling. Located 2 kilometers south of K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y is the 365-meter-long K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y Cave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00c7aml\u0131k\u00f6y Nature Park is around 15 kilometers from K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y and the unique \u0130\u011fneada Floodplain Forests National Park is about 50 kilometers from the village. These gorgeous parks offer perfect photo opportunities, especially the surreal landscape of the floodplain forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With a tranquil beach and a campsite, Panay\u0131r Pier Bay \u2013 about 25 kilometers from K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y \u2013 is a perfect vantage point for sunrise watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hungry visitors will find plenty to eat in K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y \u2013 and, of course, plenty of fish. Turbot is a common sight, as well as mullet and red mullet, whiting, horse mackerel, bluefish and bonito. There\u2019s also shrimp. Mushrooms are abundant in K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y\u2019s oak forests, with porcini and sultan growing during the autumn season. And, in neighboring Bah\u00e7ek\u00f6y, yoghurt made from water buffalo milk is a local specialty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Surrounded by woodland and set along the Black Sea coast, K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y is a camper\u2019s paradise. Its proximity to Istanbul makes it a terrific option for an easy weekend getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The camping areas closest to K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y are by the Pabu\u00e7 Creek. In addition to enjoying beautiful views, visitors can rent boats, canoes or pedalos \u2013 or even go fishing! There are gray mullet and carp in the Creek. But do be careful as the water is cold in the autumn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another camping facility with magnificent views is in the \u00c7aml\u0131k\u00f6y Nature Park near K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y. The campsite is near the Kastro Stream, which flows into the Black Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Panay\u0131r Pier Bay is renowned for its sunrise views and peaceful beach. Be aware that the road to Panay\u0131r Pier Bay involves some rough driving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also accessible via an older road is Poli\u00e7e Bay, which is connected to K\u0131\u015flac\u0131k Village and about 20 kilometers from K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y. Poli\u00e7e Bay offers a quiet camping experience, with forest hiking trails and a spring with ice-cold water on the beach. There are no nearby facilities, so campers should take their own food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re ready to spend time in nature but lack camping experience, check out our blog on essential camping equipment<\/a>.\u00a0 For more campsites, see 12 campsites close to Istanbul<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can easily download images, and share on your social media accounts via your smartphone. Just press and hold the story, and save or share the image you have selected via the menu that appears.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For an easygoing weekend on the Black Sea coast, K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y \u2013 with old stone houses and colorful fishing boats \u2013 is a charming option. Set in Vize, a district of K\u0131rklareli Province, K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y is just 160 kilometers from Istanbul, making it a favorite destination for Istanbulites looking for a short getaway. K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y\u2019s Thracian landscape includes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":19058,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[145,931,323,147,240],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-19057","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-destinations","8":"category-kirklareli-travel-guide","9":"category-natural-beauties-of-the-world","10":"category-trip-ideas","11":"category-turkey"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19057"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19057\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\n\n\n\nDining in K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nA short retreat from Istanbul: Camping at K\u0131y\u0131k\u00f6y<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nStories knock at your door!<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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