Kandira - Kandıra

Kandıra district of Kocaeli.

Kandira,Kocaeli's in the north and to the Black Sea It is a coastal town. South of Izmit and deeply counties in the west Istanbul and east Sakarya have provinces.

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history

According to some studies, BC. In the 7th century, Misler, Bebriks, and Megarians settled in the region through migration. It was conquered by Akçakoca during the Ottoman period. During the National Struggle, it was occupied by the British and the Greeks, as it had a frequently used route to pass from Istanbul, the Ottoman capital of the occupied period, to Ankara. In the following years, with the victory of the Turkish army, it was saved from the occupation.

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Highway

from Izmit You can reach Kandıra in one or one and a half hours by road. Also by road D020 Istanbul'sAgva from the region and Sakarya'sThermal water There is transportation available from the area.

Airline

Kocaeli's Kartepe Cengiz Topel Airport is located in the district. It is 15 km from Izmit and 30 km from Sakarya. But from here Trabzon There are no flights abroad. If you want to go to the district by air, you can take the road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Istanbul. Izmit You can access via.

Pink Rocks

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  • Kefken Pink Cliffs
  • Kefken Island. Kefken Island on Wikipedia
  • Bağırganlı Bay. Bağırganlı, Kandıra on Wikipedia
  • Sardala Bay
  • Cebeci Beach. Cebeci, Kandira on Wikipedia
  • Tahtali Pond
  • Kumcagiz Bay
  • Seyrek Castle

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The most famous places of Kandıra are the coastal towns on the Black Sea. Especially in the summer months, it welcomes many local tourists, including from the surrounding cities. You can take short vacations here as a day trip or stay. It is one of the most preferred places for tent camping, especially by young people.

Eat

Kandıra's Mancarlı Pita is one of the most famous local delicacies.