1. DARICA KOCAELİ,TURKEY

2. Darıca is a small sea side town of Kocaeli, Turkey.

3. Darıca is famous for its artichoke, olive,cherry and dried mackerel (a kind of fish).

4. Darıca is located between two largest metropols,İstanbul and Kocaeli. Population of Darıca is 140,000.

5. There is an ageold plane tree in the centre of Darıca. Under this huge tree, you can have a cup of tea or coffee. Also, you can always see a pelican, the mascot of Darıca.

6. East side of Darıca coast

7. Darıca Square

8. Night view of Darıca Square

9. Old Houses in Darıca

10. Darıca Castle It was built against the possible attacks to protect the pier in front of it. Today, only a wall and a bastion of it exist.

11. Sancaktepe It is the highest hill in Darıca. You have a chance to have a picnic and have wonderful time with the attractive scenery in Sancaktepe.

12. Denize Sevgi Park You can entertain, rest,do sports and fishing, and have something to eat or drink. There are walking paths, cafeterias, children playground and 150m2 Turkish flag in this beautiful park.

13. Darıca Bosphorus Zoo and Botanical Garden (Bird Paradise) It was built in 1991 in Bayramoğlu to provide care for animals on the brink of extinction. The park covers an area of 140.000 m2 and houses approximately 350 species of animals and 250 species of plants.

16. Bayramoğlu Island

17. There is a public beach in the island. There are teagardens, restaurants and hotels.