Tourism

The Kocaali Social Facilities, operated by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality exclusively for women, have opened for the new season. Last year, the facilities hosted over 30,000 women visiting from Sakarya and neighboring provinces. Spanning a total area of ​​20,000 square meters, the complex features a swimming pool, a beach, playgrounds, walking paths, sports and green areas, and a cafeteria, and is set to welcome thousands of guests this season. Sakarya Metropolitan Mun

The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality has completed preparations for the new summer season along the province’s northern coastline. Teams responsible for ensuring the safety of millions of holidaymakers along the 54-kilometer coastal stretch in Karasu, Kocaali, and Kaynarca will officially begin their duties on June 6. Kocaali Beach A total of 76 lifeguards have been selected for the 2026 summer season, and all coastal training programs have been completed. Duty assignments h

Türkiye Culture Route Festival, Sakarya The schedule for the Türkiye Culture Road Festival in Sakarya, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, has been announced. Recognized as the largest festival in Türkiye and one of the most comprehensive cultural festivals in the world, the festival will take place between July 4 and July 12. Over the course of the festival, nine artists will perform during nine days of cultural activities. The program will feature c

The targeted success was once again achieved in Sakarya in this year’s Blue Flag Awards program for beaches in Türkiye, coordinated by the Turkish Environmental Education Foundation (TÜRÇEV). Through a comprehensive initiative launched on the coastlines of Karasu and Kocaali, beaches were redesigned with a more accessible, safe, environmentally friendly, and user-oriented concept. Following the completion of improvement works carried out by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipali

Sakarya University of Applied Sciences Faculty of Tourism accreditation certificate presentation The accreditation certificates were officially presented to the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department and the Tourism Guidance Department of the Faculty of Tourism at Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ), after both departments received full six-year accreditation from the Tourism Education Evaluation and Accreditation Board (TURAK). The certificate presentation ceremon

Sakarya’s largest entertainment center, Naturland Sapanca, has prepared a fun-filled program of activities for children and families during the midterm holiday. Taking place between November 9–17, 2025, the Midterm Holiday Festival will be the center of excitement and energy. Throughout the event, special activities, competitions, and giant play zones that will host hundreds of children are waiting for visitors at Naturland. While families enjoy a pleasant day surrounded by

The free beach access will remain valid throughout the entire summer.

Taraklı houses

On the 16-kilometer Dikmen Hill route, nature enthusiasts ascended to some of Sakarya’s highest elevations. Walking among the natural beauties, they had the opportunity to observe the many shades of green up close.

The works initiated by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality in Maden Deresi, one of the city’s most valuable natural areas for centuries and declared a "qualified natural protection area" in 2019, have been completed. As part of the project, the Department of Parks and Gardens carried out comprehensive work on areas that posed safety risks to visitors.