Masukiye

Maşukiye charming mountain village in the splendid countryside of Istanbul, a witness of the many witnesses to the beauty and splendor of the countryside of Istanbul and its magnificence and charm compared to other tourist areas in Turkey and Istanbul alike.

Located north of the famous Sapanca Lake near the Turkish city of Istanbul, Masukiye is named after the Arabic word “Maşukiye Köyü” which means the person who loves and adores others. The village is about twenty kilometers away from the city center.

This village is characterized by its beautiful gardens and charming waterfalls, in addition to the many restaurants that serve delicious fresh fish, where the most famous fish in this village is trout.

Tourists generally prefer to visit the village of Masukiye winter, because of the warmth of the weather compared to Istanbul and around, and to increase the beauty of nature in the winter, you feel yourself as a guest among the embrace of the beautiful nature, you can visit orchards and forests, in addition to that you can enjoy delicious fish meals in old restaurants There.

Masukiye is also characterized by the many leisure activities that you can do in the village, where the visitor can climb to the hill of Kartepe by car and enjoy the views of both Masukiye and Sapanca Lake, the largest lakes of the Marmara Sea, then take a little free time to sit in the arms of nature scenic or sit on its quiet coast, you can also ride on bikes or buggies.

There are also many restaurants, cafes and lounges near the waterfalls. The surrounding area is characterized by the picturesque beauty of nature. Sitting near the waterfalls is a special pleasure and a great feeling of relaxation with the sky. The sound of the waterfall falls as it spills from the top down, mixed with the sound of songbirds surrounding the place. Also near the area is the Darica Zoo, one of the largest zoos in Istanbul, 55 km from the city. Of different animal species, a large number of tourists are intended to Darica zoo especially families with children.