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Three caravan and tent spots near Istanbul

29.04.2026 21:08 1 min 1 source РУС
hurriyet.com.tr TUR
Three caravan and tent spots near Istanbul
Original source: hurriyet.com.tr

A full-time caravanner recommends three locations for weekend nature trips near Istanbul. These include Sevindikli Göleti and Tahtalı Göleti in Kocaeli, and Esenceli Köyü on the shore of Ömerli Barajı. The article details each site's infrastructure (toilets, gazebos, water points), barbecue rules, and parking risks near water.

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Three caravan and tent spots near Istanbul

29.04.2026 hurriyet.com.tr TUR Original source

TR Turkey — fuel prices

Updated: 15.08.2026

Kurşunsuz 95

$1.49 /l

₺71.37 · €1.29/l

77 of 143

pricier than 53% of countries

Motorin

$1.67 /l

₺79.62 · €1.44/l

86 of 143

pricier than 59% of countries

Otogaz

$0.71 /l

₺33.84 · €0.61/l

15 of 55

cheaper than 75% of countries

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