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Karamürsel
On the Gulf of İzmit
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Image courtesy of © Engin Mutlu 58 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Karamürsel
Karamürsel, named after an early Ottoman admiral, Karamürsel Bey, is a small town on the southern shore of the Gulf of İzmit, with a long seafront promenade, fish restaurants and old houses at Ereğli. It makes a quiet stop on a drive along the gulf from Yalova.
Why it's on our list
- Seafront promenade
- Fish restaurants
- Historic Ereğli houses
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Karamürsel before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Karamürsel are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)35 kmCar or taxi 107 min