DARICA

KOCAELİ,TURKEY

Darıca is a small sea side town of Kocaeli, Turkey.

Darıca is famous for its artichoke, olive ,cherry and dried mackerel (a kind of fish).

Darıca is located between two largest metropols,İstanbul and

Kocaeli.

Population of Darıca is 140,000.

There is an ageold plane tree in the centre of Darıca. Under this huge tree, you can have a cup of tea or coffee.Also, you can always see a pelican, the mascot of Darıca.

East side of Darıca coast

Darıca Square

Night view of Darıca Square

Old Houses in Darıca

Darıca CastleIt was built against the possible attacks to protect the pier in front of it.

Today, only a wall and a bastion of it exist.

SancaktepeIt is the highest hill in Darıca.You have a chance to have a picnic and have wonderful time with the attractive scenery in Sancaktepe.

Denize Sevgi ParkYou can entertain, rest,do sports and fishing, and have

something to eat or drink.There are walking paths, cafeterias, children playground and

150m2 Turkish flag in this beautiful park.

Darıca Bosphorus Zoo and Botanical Garden

(Bird Paradise)• It was built in 1991 in Bayramoğlu to

providecare for animals on the brink of extinction.• The park covers an area of 140.000 m2

andhouses approximately 350 species of

animalsand 250 species of plants.

Bayramoğlu Island

There is a public beach in the island.There are teagardens, restaurants and hotels.