Polonezkoy is a unique village with its success in protecting its green nature and environment around Istanbul. As you pass through the roads surrounded with pine trees and green lands, you’ll suddenly feel like your soul is purified from the crowd, noise and chaos of the city.
Polonezkoy Nature Park is a popular weekend route for those who want to escape from the crowd and noise of Istanbul. The park was declared a nature park in 1999 and covers an area of 3000 hectares, it is considered the largest nature park in Istanbul.
Polonezkoy and its Nature Park is one of the rare places that remain green in Istanbul, and the village provides a very ideal environment for nature lovers with its clean air, nature that contains all shades of green.
Cycling, picnic, trekking, camping and breakfast can be counted among the nice activities that can be done in nature parks, which are usually crowded on weekends. Here you can make your weekend more enjoyable with a breakfast prepared with organic products.
The park is very beautiful and rich in plant and animal life. There are squirrels, red deer, giraffes, coyotes, weasels, pigeons, falcons, hawks and many more. In addition, there are many tree species such as red pine, deciduous pine, European spruce, Hungarian oak, sessile oak, linden and hawthorn.
Polonezkoy is very ideal for nature lovers. You can do a great outdoor sports activity in nature by hiking or nature walking along the pretty roads and the pathways of the village, and along the 5-kilometer walking track.
When you want to take a break, you can have a rest, eat and drink in the pretty cafes and restaurants that offer delicious and different alternatives, have a picnic, barbecue in the gardens, or reward yourself with cakes, donuts and desserts specific to the village during at the tea time.
