"Welcome to Adapazari!" Sakarya Ili by King_Golo

Sakarya Ili Travel Guide: 45 reviews and 97 photos

Flowers on Sapanca lakeshore - Sakarya Ili

Adapazari is the biggest city in Sakarya province in Turkey. I went there for a business trip - teaching German in the frame of ERASMUS teacher's mobility - and had a very good time there. Not only were my Turkish colleagues the most hospitable people I have ever met, but Adapazari and especially its vicinity are very nice places to be. One of the main reasons for this is Lake Sapanca which shimmers blue in the valley, surrounded by numerous mountains. Check out my tips for more!

Pros and Cons

Pros:very friendly and hospitable people, nice landscape
In a nutshell:A hidden gem

Last visit to Sakarya Ili: Dec 2008
Intro Written Dec 13, 2008
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Reviews (9)

Corn cobs stored in a shed - Sakarya Ili

A tour through the villages Off The Beaten Path (1)

While Adapazari itself is already off the beaten path, the villages around are even more so. There's not much to see in... more travel advice

Are you ready to rule the skies? - Sakarya Ili

Up, up and away... Things to Do (5)

Do you want to rule the skies? Do you want to become king (or queen) of the airs? Then fly a microlight plane in... more travel advice

Sapanca lakeshore promenade - Sakarya Ili

A tour around Lake Sapanca Things to Do (5)

Lake Sapanca is the main body of water in the province of Sakarya and also its most beautiful destination. It stretches... more travel advice

City Museum Things to Do (5)

The city museum of Adapazari must be among the smallest museums on earth... It's located in a very nice building in... more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
See All Best kebab in town

Hotels (1)
Nice and friendly hotel

Comments (2)

Margrette Mar 11, 2009 at 4:03 AM Report Abuse

Thank you very much for this overview. The only site i found here about Adapazari. I am planing a trip around Turkey and your tips about Sakarya were very helpfull. Good luck with your travelling:)
Jefie Feb 27, 2009 at 6:58 PM Report Abuse

Your summed it up well, it does look like you found a hidden gem, and as always your pics are stunning! Thanks for sharing :o)