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Food & Drink · 5 min read
5 Turkish Desserts to Sweeten Your Trip—Don’t Leave Without a Taste
From chilled Yalova sütlüsü to tahini-covered pumpkin and pistachio-topped rice pudding, discover five delicious desserts to try in Turkey.
Burak Çınar
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Travel Tips · 7 min read
Sudüşen Waterfall: A Forest Escape Near Yalova That You Can Hear Before You See
Follow the sound of falling water to Sudüşen, a forest escape near Yalova’s Termal area, with scenic approaches, photography ideas and practical visitor tips.
Burak Çınar
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Food & Drink · 4 min read
Sermayecik Strawberries: A Fragrant Taste of Rural Yalova
Discover Sermayecik strawberries from Yalova’s Altınova district, where fragrant fruit, repeated harvests and village life come together.
Burak Çınar
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Food & Drink · 3 min read
Börek in Çınarcık: Warm Pastry and Tea on Yalova’s Coast
Enjoy warm börek and Turkish tea in coastal Çınarcık, with tips for choosing your pastry and a local börek shop to consider.
Burak Çınar
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Food & Drink · 2 min read
Yalova Termal Soup: Tender Lamb, Vegetables and Fragrant Dill
Discover Yalova’s Termal soup, a warming bowl of tender lamb, vegetables and dill, finished with a smooth yogurt-and-egg mixture.
Burak Çınar
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Food & Drink · 3 min read
Yalova Aronia: Dark Berries with a Bold, Tangy Bite
Discover Yalova aronia, a purple-black berry with a bold, tart flavour, enjoyed fresh or in richly coloured jams and juices.
Burak Çınar
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Food & Drink · 2 min read
Yalova Kiwi: A Juicy Bite of the Marmara Coast
Discover Yalova kiwi: bright green, generously juicy and gently tart, with a protected local identity on Turkey’s Marmara coast.
Burak Çınar
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Food & Drink · 5 min read
Yalova Sütlüsü: A Cool, Creamy Taste of Turkey’s Marmara Coast
Discover Yalova sütlüsü, a chilled Turkish dessert with milk-soaked pastry, coconut and nuts, plus a business to try in Yalova and Istanbul.
Burak Çınar
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History & Culture · 5 min read
Yalova’s 17 August 1999 Earthquake Memorial: The Names the City Keeps
Visit Yalova’s 17 August 1999 Earthquake Memorial, where names inscribed in marble honour those lost in the Marmara earthquake beside the city’s waterfront.
Burak Çınar
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