Parks & nature · 6 of the best in Istanbul
Moda coast & Fenerbahçe Park
Sunsets on the Asian shore
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About Moda coast & Fenerbahçe Park
From the tip of Moda, a seafront path runs along the Sea of Marmara towards the Fenerbahçe peninsula and its lighthouse and park. The sunset over the old city and the Princes’ Islands is one of the best in Istanbul, and the tea gardens of Moda are perfect for watching it.
Why it's on our list
- Seafront promenade
- Tea gardens
- Sunset over the old city
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Moda coast & Fenerbahçe Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Moda coast & Fenerbahçe Park 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.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- Moda İlkokuluT3550 m7 min walk
- Moda CaddesiT3600 m7 min walk
- Rıza PaşaT3700 m9 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Moda Caddesi250 m3 min walk
- Taxi rank, Cem Sokağı550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Hagia Sophia5.1 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Blue Mosque5.1 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Topkapı Palace5.1 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Basilica Cistern5.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Grand Bazaar6.0 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Spice Bazaar6.2 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Galata Bridge6.4 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque6.6 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Galata Tower6.8 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace7.0 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 24 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)25 kmCar or taxi 79 min