Riva Istanbul is a coastal village with a wonderful nature and amazing views of the Anatolian part of Greater Istanbul, located 40 km from the city center in Beykoz neighborhood, and between the Anatolia Lighthouse and the city of Silla in particular, and includes a wide beach from the Kayazi River that flows through it to the Black Sea It is considered one of the wonderful rural villages of Istanbul and one of the most important tourist areas in Istanbul, and it is very popular among the prominent tourism places in Turkey.
Prior to World War I, the majority of the population of the Riva region of Turkey was Greek, and with the process of population exchange, the Greeks left the village for the Turks to settle in the Black Sea region from, and although it is part of the greater Istanbul, it still retains some of the rural landmarks.
Things to do in Riva Istanbul
• Upon your arrival, Riva Istanbul village, you and your family can walk around and narrow its roads, to enjoy its clean environment and the splendor of its rural features.
• You can then enjoy a delicious healthy breakfast in one of the popular village restaurants, which includes sessions with stunning natural views.
• Travel on your journey to the amazing neighborhoods of Riva Turkey and its colorful homes, which will take you to another world characterized by simplicity and hospitality.
You must visit the Ottoman Riva Castle, located in the estuary of the Kayazi River, to take some memorial and panoramic pictures of its surroundings.
The mouth of the Kayazi estuary adjacent to the castle is also one of the most beautiful natural areas of the Riva Istanbul, which deserves your visit and the lenses of your cameras.
• Then you can take a rest at Riva Istanbul Beach for a fun family picnic, where your children can play and swim.
• Or you can take a picnic on the beaches of the wonderful Sprno Beach, or camping in the beach club located near it.
• You should definitely visit the Elmas-Boron National Park, which is a great place to spend time in the lap of nature overlooking the sea.
You can also enjoy a shopping tour to buy some souvenirs and gifts from the local village market, which includes a variety of stores.
Then after you finish visiting Riva, you can visit some of the nearby Istanbul landmarks, such as the charming village of Bolognese Koy.
You can also reach in less than half an hour by car from the village of Riva Istanbul to the coastal Anatolia Castle, the ancient Kujksu Palace, in addition to the Sultan Mehmed Fatih Bridge or the second Bosphorus Bridge as is customary.
Hotels near Riva Turkey
There are no good hotels in Istanbul close to the Riva, but we recommend you two of the best hotels available over 30 km away.
Belek Istanbul Hotel is one of the best 4-star Istanbul hotels, 31.1 km away from Riva Village.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got a very good evaluation from its visitors thanks to the cleanliness, comfort, facilities, location, free internet, value for money.
Grand Trabia Hotel Istanbul is one of the distinctive Istanbul hotels by the sea, away from Riva 39.4 km.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel got a great rating thanks to the cleanliness, comfort, free internet. Facilities, location, value for money.
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