Top 9 Free Things to do in Kocaeli Province, Turkey

October 17, 2021 Merry Kessler

Kocaeli Province (Turkish: Kocaeli ili, pronounced [kodʒaˈeli]) is a province of Turkey and one of only two to not have the same official name as its capital, İzmit, which is thus also sometimes called Kocaeli. The province is the successor of the Ottoman-era Sanjak of Kocaeli. The largest towns in the province are İzmit and Gebze. The traffic code is 41. The province is located at the easternmost end of the Marmara Sea around the Gulf of İzmit. Kocaeli is bordered by the province of Istanbul and the Marmara Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, the province of Sakarya to the east, the province of Bursa to the south and the province of Yalova to the southwest. The metropolitan area of Istanbul extends to the Kocaeli-Istanbul provincial border. The size and natural conditions of the Bay of İzmit allow for extensive port facilities, including the Gölcük Naval Base. The province is called the industrial capital of Turkey. Kocaeli has an airport named Cengiz Topel Naval Air Station which is used for military and civilian transport. Kocaeli has two universities: Kocaeli University and Gebze Technical University.
Restaurants in Kocaeli Province

1. Izmit Saat Kulesi

Kemalpasa Mah., Izmit 41200 Turkey
Excellent
47%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 148 reviews

Izmit Saat Kulesi

Reviewed By Rami_G1980 - Farwaniya, Kuwait

This place has some historical figures with nice view. Good for some selfies with family and friends

2. Seka Park

Izmit 41200 Turkey http://www.sekapark.com.tr
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 171 reviews

Seka Park

Reviewed By zaerzorrozergani - Baku, Azerbaijan

A pretty park by the sea with side walks and bicycle lane where you can enjoy walking , PT and eating in well maintained restaurants along the seaside. . Restaurants offer Turkish as well as western and seafood.

3. Kerpe Kayaliklari

Kayaliklar Mevkii, Kerpe Burnu, Kerpe Turkey
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Kerpe Kayaliklari

4. Arasta Park Alisveris Merkezi

Yahyakaptan Mah. Akasyalar Cad. No:24 Yenisehir, Izmit, Izmit Turkey +90 262 311 73 40 [email protected] http://www.arastapark.com
Excellent
17%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 42 reviews

Arasta Park Alisveris Merkezi

5. Gebze Center Alisveris Merkezi

Tatlikuyu Mah. Guney Yanyol Cad. No:310 Gebze Merkez, Gebze, Izmit Turkey +90 262 641 67 99 [email protected] http://www.gebzecenter.com.tr
Excellent
26%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 70 reviews

Gebze Center Alisveris Merkezi

6. Outlet Center Izmit

Eski Golcuk Yolu Izmit Merkez, Izmit, Izmit Turkey +90 262 335 31 70 [email protected] http://www.outletcenter.com.tr
Excellent
32%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 115 reviews

Outlet Center Izmit

Reviewed By Rami_G1980 - Farwaniya, Kuwait

This place has many international brand names along with local brands. Great value for money items to buy.

7. Pembe Kayalar

Kandira, Izmit Turkey
Excellent
37%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 81 reviews

Pembe Kayalar

Reviewed By 619annemarieh

It is untouched, clean clear waters and the place is surrounded with remnants of ancient history. We had a nice picnic barbecue while enjoying the quiet beauty of nature. Planning to go this summer again and this time the water should be warm enough to swim in.

8. NCITY Alisveris Merkezi

Oramiral Salim Dervisoglu Cad. Izmit Merkez, Izmit, Izmit Turkey +90 262 323 76 06 [email protected] http://www.ncity.com.tr
Excellent
8%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
8%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 36 reviews

NCITY Alisveris Merkezi

9. Dolphin Center

Korfez Mah. Sanayi Cad. Berk Sok. No:1 Yenisehir, Izmit Turkey +90 262 322 13 13 [email protected] http://www.dolphin-center.com
Excellent
15%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
48%
Poor
19%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 27 reviews

Dolphin Center

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