Yalova
A ferry port on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Türkiye, Yalova is best known as the gateway to the geothermal spa resort at nearby Termal, a popular retreat for visitors from Istanbul. Regular ferries cross the Marmara to Istanbul, making the town an easy day trip or stopover. The Samanlı Mountains rise to the south, and the centre has a walkable waterfront with cafés and restaurants.
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- Population71,289
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.5 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Yalova: quick answers
Where is Yalova?
Yalova is in Türkiye.
How do you get to Yalova?
The nearest airport is Pendik, Istanbul (SAW), about 1 hr 9 min away by road. The nearest train station is Gebze, about 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Yalova?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is December, with about 95 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Yalova?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 19 restaurants, 17 cafés and 25 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.