Places in Turkey
The downloadable file contains Google Earth Placemarks of Night Stops, campsites, places of interest and Aires in Turkey. The colour and/or shape of the placemark icons is of no significance. Different people use different icons.They were gleaned from the internet and there is no guarantee of accuracy regarding location, pricing or anything else.
The downloadable file contains Google Earth Placemarks of Night Stops, campsites, places of interest and Aires in Turkey. The colour and/or shape of the placemark icons is of no significance. Different people use different icons.They were gleaned from the internet and there is no guarantee of accuracy regarding location, pricing or anything else.
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Places at which we actually stopped
The coordinates should be accurate, but no guarantees. Hopefully the photos will help to clarify the last few meters.
If you think it will help, email us for a Google Earth file of our track logs.
The coordinates should be accurate, but no guarantees. Hopefully the photos will help to clarify the last few meters.
If you think it will help, email us for a Google Earth file of our track logs.
Sarkoy NS, Turkey
N 40° 36.652'
E 27° 7.115'
Parked on the street opposite Veis cafe where we were made very welcome. We drank lots of cay and were even given breakfast in the morning. It was Saturday night and the street was noisy until about 0300. But we met some lovely people.
E 27° 7.115'
Parked on the street opposite Veis cafe where we were made very welcome. We drank lots of cay and were even given breakfast in the morning. It was Saturday night and the street was noisy until about 0300. But we met some lovely people.
Oran NS, Turkey
N 39° 30.402'
E 26° 56.085'
This is one of PeeJay’s stops. Very peaceful next to an open grassy park. Lots of people enjoying the evening and the sunset. After dark it became very quiet and we had a good night. There is a shower on the beach and also a dilapidated toilet which was useful for emptying the cassette.
E 26° 56.085'
This is one of PeeJay’s stops. Very peaceful next to an open grassy park. Lots of people enjoying the evening and the sunset. After dark it became very quiet and we had a good night. There is a shower on the beach and also a dilapidated toilet which was useful for emptying the cassette.
Bergama NS, Turkey
N 39° 7.259
' E 27° 11.077'
Just outside town at the foot of the hill to the Acropolis, near the Red Basilica, is a large dirt area where trucks and Dolmus park. We did not stay here but think it would make a decent place to stay. No facilities but close to town.
' E 27° 11.077'
Just outside town at the foot of the hill to the Acropolis, near the Red Basilica, is a large dirt area where trucks and Dolmus park. We did not stay here but think it would make a decent place to stay. No facilities but close to town.
Gulmarmara NS, Turkey
N 38° 46.159'
E 27° 54.615'
Very pleasant shaded car park of the local “relaxing place” called Ilicaksu Turkuaz (Turquoise Spring). They have two pools and sell live carp for eating of course. The owner is Yücel Tutus and he speaks excellent English. He and his staff were very welcoming and allowed us to stay in the car park, with security guard. The nearby road was busy until around midnight and then we had a good night’s sleep.
E 27° 54.615'
Very pleasant shaded car park of the local “relaxing place” called Ilicaksu Turkuaz (Turquoise Spring). They have two pools and sell live carp for eating of course. The owner is Yücel Tutus and he speaks excellent English. He and his staff were very welcoming and allowed us to stay in the car park, with security guard. The nearby road was busy until around midnight and then we had a good night’s sleep.
Pamukkale Camp Manzara, Turkey
N 37° 55.171'
E 29° 7.064'
This is really the garden of the Manzara restaurant. Entrance down the side road. They wanted €20 a night but we said we would pay in TL. That became 40TL. In other words around £14. We had electricity, use of the pool and internet. The outside toilets are not wonderful, but we used the ones in the restaurant. Very convenient for the ancient site of Hieropolis and the great mass of white calcium travertines. Staff friendly and helpful.
E 29° 7.064'
This is really the garden of the Manzara restaurant. Entrance down the side road. They wanted €20 a night but we said we would pay in TL. That became 40TL. In other words around £14. We had electricity, use of the pool and internet. The outside toilets are not wonderful, but we used the ones in the restaurant. Very convenient for the ancient site of Hieropolis and the great mass of white calcium travertines. Staff friendly and helpful.
Lake Salda NS, Turkey
N 37° 31.139'
E 29° 40.537'
Pleasant picnic place with beach, toilets, beach showers and silence at the southern edge of Golu Salda. Although out of season the owner allowed us to stay here, parked on asphalt and use the electricity in the undercover restaurant. The lake is very clear and blue. Lovely spot.
E 29° 40.537'
Pleasant picnic place with beach, toilets, beach showers and silence at the southern edge of Golu Salda. Although out of season the owner allowed us to stay here, parked on asphalt and use the electricity in the undercover restaurant. The lake is very clear and blue. Lovely spot.
Egirdir NS, Turkey
N 37° 52.624'
E 30° 51.337'
Stopped on concrete in the harbour at the entrance to the peninsula. Nice and quiet with an internet cafe across the road.
E 30° 51.337'
Stopped on concrete in the harbour at the entrance to the peninsula. Nice and quiet with an internet cafe across the road.
Konya Cultural Centre NS, Turkey
N 37° 52.113'
E 32° 31.150'
Massive car park around cultural centre. Nobody made objections and we stayed one night. We used the toilets in the Centre. Easy walk into town. Suggest use this as car park if staying at the free Aire.
E 32° 31.150'
Massive car park around cultural centre. Nobody made objections and we stayed one night. We used the toilets in the Centre. Easy walk into town. Suggest use this as car park if staying at the free Aire.
Konya Free Aire, Turkey
N 37° 52.179'
E 32° 33.001'
Excellent free Aire. Clean and tidy with bricked surface for 20 motorhomes. Water, electricity, lighting and security man next to very smart allotments, reasonable toilets (high and low type), showers with hot water. Three miles from city centre. Near busy road but not too noisy.
E 32° 33.001'
Excellent free Aire. Clean and tidy with bricked surface for 20 motorhomes. Water, electricity, lighting and security man next to very smart allotments, reasonable toilets (high and low type), showers with hot water. Three miles from city centre. Near busy road but not too noisy.
Catalhoyuk possible NS, Turkey
N 37°40.107’
E 32°49.582’
We did not sleep here but it would be an excellent place when visting the ancient site. It really is worth visiting. Gravel car park with some shade trees about 1 km from village of Kucukkoy.
E 32°49.582’
We did not sleep here but it would be an excellent place when visting the ancient site. It really is worth visiting. Gravel car park with some shade trees about 1 km from village of Kucukkoy.
Kervan Camping, Sultanhani Turkey
N 38°14.954
E 33°33.444
The campsite is the only one in town. It accomodates around 20 motorhomes. Toilets, shower and washing machine. WiFi from terrace of house. There is some shade. The owner also offers beer or wine and a meal in the evening. He also arranged a horse carriage to take us round the town for 10TL. It was actually a horse and cart driven by two 12 year olds.
E 33°33.444
The campsite is the only one in town. It accomodates around 20 motorhomes. Toilets, shower and washing machine. WiFi from terrace of house. There is some shade. The owner also offers beer or wine and a meal in the evening. He also arranged a horse carriage to take us round the town for 10TL. It was actually a horse and cart driven by two 12 year olds.
Ihlara NS, Turkey
N 38°15.120’
E 34°18.214’
Elevation 1309 meters (4,300 feet approx). We used the large car park at the top of the hill just before the steep descent to the official gorge entrance. It was out of season and we had no problems.
E 34°18.214’
Elevation 1309 meters (4,300 feet approx). We used the large car park at the top of the hill just before the steep descent to the official gorge entrance. It was out of season and we had no problems.
Motorway Toll Station, Camalan, Turkey
N 37° 12.026'
E 34° 48.985'
We had managed to get onto motorway without the special ticket so we stopped at this toll station and asked what to do. The man said we could stay the night there and in the morning go and buy a ticket. We were also invited in for a cay. Quite noisy. You should ask first as this is quite a strange situation.
E 34° 48.985'
We had managed to get onto motorway without the special ticket so we stopped at this toll station and asked what to do. The man said we could stay the night there and in the morning go and buy a ticket. We were also invited in for a cay. Quite noisy. You should ask first as this is quite a strange situation.
Camping Akcakil near Tasucu, Turkey
N 36° 17.766'
E 33° 50.822'
Very pleasant well run camp between the main road and the sea. Not too noisy. The camp has WiFi, a restaurant, showers, toilets, dump. In fact everything you need for a few days break.
E 33° 50.822'
Very pleasant well run camp between the main road and the sea. Not too noisy. The camp has WiFi, a restaurant, showers, toilets, dump. In fact everything you need for a few days break.
Yilanli Kale NS, Turkey
N 37° 0.676'
E 35° 44.881'
Near Ceyhan. Access is up a steep and very narrow road to a small sloping car park next to a restaurant. Here is the start point to access the castle. Note: it is a hard climb up to and inside the castle. The restaurant staff, including Mehmet, were very kind and we spent a good night there.
E 35° 44.881'
Near Ceyhan. Access is up a steep and very narrow road to a small sloping car park next to a restaurant. Here is the start point to access the castle. Note: it is a hard climb up to and inside the castle. The restaurant staff, including Mehmet, were very kind and we spent a good night there.
Camping Karatepe NS, Turkey
N 37° 17.818'
E 36° 14.990'
It is not really a campsite and "camping" is in the car park on the wooded shore of the man made lake. We even parked under a man made shade. There is a toilet nearby that can be useful. The car park is for the museum of Hittite history and is worth visiting. During the day it was very busy with organised (and disorganised) school outings. But at night it was very peaceful.
E 36° 14.990'
It is not really a campsite and "camping" is in the car park on the wooded shore of the man made lake. We even parked under a man made shade. There is a toilet nearby that can be useful. The car park is for the museum of Hittite history and is worth visiting. During the day it was very busy with organised (and disorganised) school outings. But at night it was very peaceful.
Pazarcik Lake NS, Turkey
N 37° 28.930'
E 37° 16.855'
Large gravel car park in a leisure park for the locals. There are toilets but not recommended. Some shade, a small cafe and a small shop selling drinks. Very noisy until late and then very, very quiet. Lots of mozzies.
E 37° 16.855'
Large gravel car park in a leisure park for the locals. There are toilets but not recommended. Some shade, a small cafe and a small shop selling drinks. Very noisy until late and then very, very quiet. Lots of mozzies.
Kommagene Hotel and Camping, Kahta, Turkey
N 37° 47.277'
E 38° 36.930'
Small campsite with it’s own wood built hotel. Friendly staff, water, electric, shade, wifi and organised tours to Nemrut and other destinations. We found the English speaking owner, Irfan, to be very courteous and helpful and we enjoyed our 3 night stay there.
E 38° 36.930'
Small campsite with it’s own wood built hotel. Friendly staff, water, electric, shade, wifi and organised tours to Nemrut and other destinations. We found the English speaking owner, Irfan, to be very courteous and helpful and we enjoyed our 3 night stay there.
Mardin, Gazi Konagi Hotel, Turkey
N 37° 18.844'
E 40° 44.640'
The owner at Camping Kommagene in Kahta suggested we stay at this place run by a good friend of his. The hotel is absolutely beautiful and is situated in the centre of the old district of Mardin. The photo does not do this justice because of the roadworks. Fantastic views over Syria from the roof terrace. The staff, including, Sarif, Muhamed and Abdulrahkman were kind, generous and friendly. We were allowed to drink on the rooftop terrace with fantastic views over Syria and we enjoyed showers and breakfasts in the hotel. We stayed 3 nights a) because the area is so interesting and b) the council were relaying the cobbled street. To get to the car park you must drive on the main street through the old town. This is not for the faint hearted on Friday evening. At other times it’s not too bad. If we return to Mardin we will come here. We were allowed use of toilets and showers and whatever we needed. What lovely people! Look at their website.
www.gazikonagi.com
E 40° 44.640'
The owner at Camping Kommagene in Kahta suggested we stay at this place run by a good friend of his. The hotel is absolutely beautiful and is situated in the centre of the old district of Mardin. The photo does not do this justice because of the roadworks. Fantastic views over Syria from the roof terrace. The staff, including, Sarif, Muhamed and Abdulrahkman were kind, generous and friendly. We were allowed to drink on the rooftop terrace with fantastic views over Syria and we enjoyed showers and breakfasts in the hotel. We stayed 3 nights a) because the area is so interesting and b) the council were relaying the cobbled street. To get to the car park you must drive on the main street through the old town. This is not for the faint hearted on Friday evening. At other times it’s not too bad. If we return to Mardin we will come here. We were allowed use of toilets and showers and whatever we needed. What lovely people! Look at their website.
www.gazikonagi.com
Tatvan Harbour Entrance Road NS, Turkey
N 38° 30.911'
E 42° 17.602'
There are not many options for camping in Tatvan but we were told by a hotel desk clerk to try the harbour. The security man at the gate very kindly allowed us in and we slept well. No facilities at all and the occasional vehicle drives past.
E 42° 17.602'
There are not many options for camping in Tatvan but we were told by a hotel desk clerk to try the harbour. The security man at the gate very kindly allowed us in and we slept well. No facilities at all and the occasional vehicle drives past.
Ahtamara Camping, Lake Van, Turkey
N 38°18.530
E 43°1.576
Two meters from the shore of Lake Van with shade. There are toilets and clean showers. This place is really a picnic stop and people were dropping in all day for kebaps and a chat. However the area is being prepared for motorhomes and looks promising for the future. The owner, Ragip Erdem, is very kind and helpful. He even went home to get an extension lead so we can have electricity. Sadly, the internet was broken by someone the day before we arrived.
Tel: 0553 424 6187
email: [email protected]
E 43°1.576
Two meters from the shore of Lake Van with shade. There are toilets and clean showers. This place is really a picnic stop and people were dropping in all day for kebaps and a chat. However the area is being prepared for motorhomes and looks promising for the future. The owner, Ragip Erdem, is very kind and helpful. He even went home to get an extension lead so we can have electricity. Sadly, the internet was broken by someone the day before we arrived.
Tel: 0553 424 6187
email: [email protected]
Hasankeyf Hasbace Camping, Turkey
N 37° 42.889'
E 41° 24.941'
We had heard about this place and how nice it was. Sadly it has gone downhill. The toilets were disgusting and the shower room was full of old carpets, junk and a rat. The camping area was about the size of half a tennis court and was far from flat. In fact we had to park over a massive deep puddle from a broken water course. Electricity was from a socket on a tree at the opposite side of the car park so every car that visited drove over it. Do not come here expecting a lovely situation. Sad, but true.
E 41° 24.941'
We had heard about this place and how nice it was. Sadly it has gone downhill. The toilets were disgusting and the shower room was full of old carpets, junk and a rat. The camping area was about the size of half a tennis court and was far from flat. In fact we had to park over a massive deep puddle from a broken water course. Electricity was from a socket on a tree at the opposite side of the car park so every car that visited drove over it. Do not come here expecting a lovely situation. Sad, but true.
Plaj Koy Tesisleri, North of Tunceli, Turkey
N 39°6.957
E 39°37.337
Just a couple of kilometers North of Tunceli is a picnic place down by the river, on the right. It’s a large area with lots of trees for shade. We asked the man at the small cafe if we could stay the night. He said we could and he went to a lot of trouble to make sure we were OK. He opened a gate and we parked in a larger restaurant area, gate closed behind us. It’s a lovely spot next to the river with cliffs opposite. Very peaceful.
E 39°37.337
Just a couple of kilometers North of Tunceli is a picnic place down by the river, on the right. It’s a large area with lots of trees for shade. We asked the man at the small cafe if we could stay the night. He said we could and he went to a lot of trouble to make sure we were OK. He opened a gate and we parked in a larger restaurant area, gate closed behind us. It’s a lovely spot next to the river with cliffs opposite. Very peaceful.
Erzincan Shell Station NS, Turkey
N 39° 42.416'
E 39° 35.829'
The Shell station is very new and is about 7 kilometers East on the main road from Erzincan. We’d passed it on the way to Erzincan! We spent a long time trying to find a campsite in the area, with no success. This place is clean and tidy, flat concrete, clean toilets at restaurant. Reasonably priced kebaps. Much quieter than we expected. The worst noise was from the lawn sprinklers.
E 39° 35.829'
The Shell station is very new and is about 7 kilometers East on the main road from Erzincan. We’d passed it on the way to Erzincan! We spent a long time trying to find a campsite in the area, with no success. This place is clean and tidy, flat concrete, clean toilets at restaurant. Reasonably priced kebaps. Much quieter than we expected. The worst noise was from the lawn sprinklers.
Sumer Restaurant & Camping, Macka, Turkey
N 40°47.092
E 39°36.839
While following the road North from Macka we were given a card by a passing pick-up truck for a campsite. We followed them for a mile or two and then they started down a very rough dirt track. As the picture on the card only showed cars with roof tents we turned back and went to the small but very well maintained area next to a quality, clean, restaurant. We were welcomed with cay. In fact every cay was free from then on. We parked on grass next to clean low-type toilets and shower. Electricity and wifi available. Best signal next to restaurant. Staff very helpful and friendly. Only a few kilometers from the wonderful Sumela Monastery. Cost 35TL per night.
E 39°36.839
While following the road North from Macka we were given a card by a passing pick-up truck for a campsite. We followed them for a mile or two and then they started down a very rough dirt track. As the picture on the card only showed cars with roof tents we turned back and went to the small but very well maintained area next to a quality, clean, restaurant. We were welcomed with cay. In fact every cay was free from then on. We parked on grass next to clean low-type toilets and shower. Electricity and wifi available. Best signal next to restaurant. Staff very helpful and friendly. Only a few kilometers from the wonderful Sumela Monastery. Cost 35TL per night.
Cinarsuyu Turistlik Tesisleri NS, Turkey
N 41° 8.590'
E 37° 11.569'
Between the sea and the busy coast road, but that’s where they all seem to be. We passed 2 or 3 possible campsites West of Unye but this seemed the best. It’s really a picnic place and a place for fixed tents. There’s a restaurant, electricity and the toilets are very clean. The internet was “broken” when we visited.
The area was lit at night and it’s reasonably quiet. Lots of shade trees. There is really only room for 4 or 5 motorhomes. We were the only one so no problem.
E 37° 11.569'
Between the sea and the busy coast road, but that’s where they all seem to be. We passed 2 or 3 possible campsites West of Unye but this seemed the best. It’s really a picnic place and a place for fixed tents. There’s a restaurant, electricity and the toilets are very clean. The internet was “broken” when we visited.
The area was lit at night and it’s reasonably quiet. Lots of shade trees. There is really only room for 4 or 5 motorhomes. We were the only one so no problem.
Almus Dam NS, Near Tokat, Turkey
N 40° 24.782'
E 36° 54.925'
Orman Evleri Piknik Yeri. This is a picnic area in the National Park along side the road around the dam. To be honest we felt that if we had not asked the price we would not have been charged 25TL... but what the hell. Not many level areas. There are toilets but not safe to visit! There is free water and electricity if you ask the warden, who speaks no English. About a dozen people in the picnic area having a barbecue. At night you are alone in the forest. About 30 K from Tokat.
E 36° 54.925'
Orman Evleri Piknik Yeri. This is a picnic area in the National Park along side the road around the dam. To be honest we felt that if we had not asked the price we would not have been charged 25TL... but what the hell. Not many level areas. There are toilets but not safe to visit! There is free water and electricity if you ask the warden, who speaks no English. About a dozen people in the picnic area having a barbecue. At night you are alone in the forest. About 30 K from Tokat.
Kadirga Turistik Tesisleri NS, Merzifon, Turkey
N 40°52.020
E 35°16.090
Petrol station/shop/mosque/restaurant place along main road heading West. Reasonably flat. Clean and tidy. The place closes at night and we were told Police may visit us but not to worry. But they didn’t call. Toilets next to mosque cost 1TL.
E 35°16.090
Petrol station/shop/mosque/restaurant place along main road heading West. Reasonably flat. Clean and tidy. The place closes at night and we were told Police may visit us but not to worry. But they didn’t call. Toilets next to mosque cost 1TL.
Ilgaz National Park NS, Turkey
N 41°05.414
E 33°44.685
Soguksu Mesire Yeri. Small mountain hut cafe at roadside. Altitude 1609 meters (5280 feet). Very friendly people. Can park for night. Just off main road, quiet and flat brick car park. Spring water, low-type toilets. Fantastic homemade bread, honey, lahmucun, etc. Well worth stopping for the atmosphere and friendliness.
E 33°44.685
Soguksu Mesire Yeri. Small mountain hut cafe at roadside. Altitude 1609 meters (5280 feet). Very friendly people. Can park for night. Just off main road, quiet and flat brick car park. Spring water, low-type toilets. Fantastic homemade bread, honey, lahmucun, etc. Well worth stopping for the atmosphere and friendliness.
Safranbolu NS, Turkey
N 41° 14.517'
E 32° 41.769'
As you approach the town from the South you climb a hill. Just over the crest of the hill is what looks like a bus station on the left. Drive through it and on your right is a Dornier 28 aircraft mounted on three legs. Park nearby. Quiet, except for the evening tearaways, but not flat. Much better than driving into the town though, it’s very tight in places.
E 32° 41.769'
As you approach the town from the South you climb a hill. Just over the crest of the hill is what looks like a bus station on the left. Drive through it and on your right is a Dornier 28 aircraft mounted on three legs. Park nearby. Quiet, except for the evening tearaways, but not flat. Much better than driving into the town though, it’s very tight in places.
Tuana Beach Hotel camp, Akcakoca, Turkey
N 41° 5.189'
E 31° 6.207'
Small hotel on beach at West end of town. You can use the pool for extra charge but no charge for using the Black Sea. The whole place is very clean and tidy. There is a washing machine, electricity and wifi. Parking in small well-trimmed grassy field. Some shade trees.
E 31° 6.207'
Small hotel on beach at West end of town. You can use the pool for extra charge but no charge for using the Black Sea. The whole place is very clean and tidy. There is a washing machine, electricity and wifi. Parking in small well-trimmed grassy field. Some shade trees.
Seferogullari Kamping, Agva, Turkey
N 41° 8.256'
E 29° 49.943'
Basically it is a grassy field with fixed tents between a wooded hill and the road. But it’s shady and has showers, toilets, electricity and wifi. The man in charge was friendly and agreed a price of 30TL, unlike the man at Green Park campsite who wanted 50TL. He even wanted 50TL from two German cyclists with the smallest tents you’ve ever seen. Incidentally the wifi connection is good and stable. But the toilets and cold showers are simply behind canvas screens. The ladies has a high and low type toilet. The men have to squat if they don't have a motorhome loo.
E 29° 49.943'
Basically it is a grassy field with fixed tents between a wooded hill and the road. But it’s shady and has showers, toilets, electricity and wifi. The man in charge was friendly and agreed a price of 30TL, unlike the man at Green Park campsite who wanted 50TL. He even wanted 50TL from two German cyclists with the smallest tents you’ve ever seen. Incidentally the wifi connection is good and stable. But the toilets and cold showers are simply behind canvas screens. The ladies has a high and low type toilet. The men have to squat if they don't have a motorhome loo.
The Aire, Kennedy Caddesi, Istanbul, Turkey
N 41° 0.093'
E 28° 58.646'
For location this place cannot be beaten. You are within a few hundred meters of all the major sites of Istanbul. Other than that the place is just a car park. Park next to the trees as they provide excellent shade in late afternoon, evening. There is a sort of toilet cabin. Abandon hope all who enter. There may be water but it’s from the pipe that is used to wash out the toilet! There are crowds of people thronging around, people selling anything from dried pretzels to raw mussels. It sounds bad, but it isn’t. Everyone is friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. Cost 30TL a night. We left in the afternoon of the third day and were charged only 45TL for two and three quarter days. We didn’t understand why.
Incidentally the Aire at the Sports Centre costs 50TL a day and is said to have showers, etc. But we were also told that the area is full of drunks. In addition there is absolutely no shade. You must turn off 200 meters before the Sports Center to access that site. By the time you realise this, you have gone past. On our second and third days the Sports Centre was empty while we had eight MHs in the Aire.
E 28° 58.646'
For location this place cannot be beaten. You are within a few hundred meters of all the major sites of Istanbul. Other than that the place is just a car park. Park next to the trees as they provide excellent shade in late afternoon, evening. There is a sort of toilet cabin. Abandon hope all who enter. There may be water but it’s from the pipe that is used to wash out the toilet! There are crowds of people thronging around, people selling anything from dried pretzels to raw mussels. It sounds bad, but it isn’t. Everyone is friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. Cost 30TL a night. We left in the afternoon of the third day and were charged only 45TL for two and three quarter days. We didn’t understand why.
Incidentally the Aire at the Sports Centre costs 50TL a day and is said to have showers, etc. But we were also told that the area is full of drunks. In addition there is absolutely no shade. You must turn off 200 meters before the Sports Center to access that site. By the time you realise this, you have gone past. On our second and third days the Sports Centre was empty while we had eight MHs in the Aire.
Florya Camping, Istanbul, Turkey
N 40° 58.501'
E 28° 47.535'
To be honest this is not much of a campsite. There is no shade and the ground is railway track ballast. There does not apperar to be anything to do in the area other than watch the aircraft landing at Ataturk Airport. Thankfully it’s not noisy. The campsite seems to be an overflow car park for the main business which is car washing. The pressure washers can be heard until 20-00 hours. The toilets are not too bad but are shared with the car cleaning people.
E 28° 47.535'
To be honest this is not much of a campsite. There is no shade and the ground is railway track ballast. There does not apperar to be anything to do in the area other than watch the aircraft landing at Ataturk Airport. Thankfully it’s not noisy. The campsite seems to be an overflow car park for the main business which is car washing. The pressure washers can be heard until 20-00 hours. The toilets are not too bad but are shared with the car cleaning people.
Istanbul Mocamp, Turkey
N 41° 5.067'
E 28° 24.367'
This campsite is in a lovely rural setting. But it is well off the beaten track. The grounds are all grass and immaculately maintained. Facilities: clean toilets, showers, electricity but no wifi. Our recommendation for visiting Istanbul is to go to the Aire/car park on Kennedy Caddesi. This place is too far out of the city and even the next village is a taxi ride away. And a top class site like this should have internet.
E 28° 24.367'
This campsite is in a lovely rural setting. But it is well off the beaten track. The grounds are all grass and immaculately maintained. Facilities: clean toilets, showers, electricity but no wifi. Our recommendation for visiting Istanbul is to go to the Aire/car park on Kennedy Caddesi. This place is too far out of the city and even the next village is a taxi ride away. And a top class site like this should have internet.
