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Türkiye · November
Hiking in Istanbul
Mild November days and turning leaves make the forests and islands around Istanbul a good escape from the city traffic.
Sarıyer, about 45 min by car from Taksim
Belgrad Forest
Istanbul’s largest forest, with a 6.5 km loop path around the Neşet Suyu area and Ottoman-era reservoirs. Weekday mornings are quietest; families picnic here at weekends.
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About 1 hr 45 min by ferry from Kabataş, or 30–40 min from Bostancı
Büyükada and Aya Yorgi hill
The largest of the Princes’ Islands is car-free; walk up the pine-covered hill to the Aya Yorgi church on the island’s highest point for views across the Sea of Marmara. Bikes aren’t allowed on the slope, so the climb is on foot.
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Beykoz, about 1 hr by car from Kadıköy
Polonezköy Nature Park
Woodland trails on the Asian side around the old Polish village of Polonezköy, known for its village breakfasts. Best reached by car or taxi.
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