Arriving in Istanbul in summer, travelers on any of the hot days will be able to refresh themselves, and at the same time have fun in one of the local water parks.
Attractions and entertainment on vacation in Istanbul
Water parks in Istanbul
- Aqua Marine water park (operates from May to September): it has 12 adults (the length of the longest slide is 100 m) and 5 slides for children, pools with sea water, restaurants. Guests are also entertained here with animation programs. Cost of admission: men - 40 liras, women - 30 liras, children (4-12 years old) - 20 liras; use of a luggage room - 3 lira. It is worth noting that those who get tired of having fun on the slides can move to the nearby sandy beach of Buyukcekmece.
- Water park "Aqua Club Dolphin": at guests' service - swimming pools (for children, family, wave), slides "Space Hole", "Twister", "Kamikaze", "Black Hole", "Multislide", "Anaconda", "Tsunami", “New rockets”, “King Cobra”, catering establishments (vitamin bar, Ship bar, restaurant, barbecue). In addition to water attractions, at this water park, for an additional fee, you can play water polo, see a dolphin show (the cost is the same as the entrance ticket to the water park), take pictures ($ 11) and swim with dolphins (10 minutes swimming with reasonable mammals - $ 100). Entrance fee (only works in summer months): adult ticket - 20 lira, child ticket (up to 12 years old) - 10 lira (0-4 years old - free).
- Coliseum Water Park: This open-air water park has 6 water slides, 4 swimming pools + 1 artificial wave. And if you decide to take a break from the children, you can move to the pool, which is reserved for visitors over 14 years old. Important: Coliseum is open only in June-August. Entrance fee: 20 liras / adult, 10 liras / child.
Where to go with children in Istanbul
Water activities in Istanbul
Visiting the aquarium "Turkuazoo", travelers will get acquainted with sea creatures - stingrays, octopuses, piranhas, sea bass, visit an interactive center, where they will be shown films about the underwater world (2-16 year old children - $ 12, adults - $ 16). And those who wish can swim with sharks (diving with sharks - $ 107).
Beach lovers should take a closer look at the beaches in the Jaddebostan area (they are equipped with everything you need, including sun loungers, cafes and changing rooms). And for an active pastime, the Burc Beach Club (volleyball, banana and catamaran rides are waiting for you).
Vacationers in Istanbul are recommended to go on an evening Bosphorus cruise (19:30 - 24:00) - you will be able to enjoy panoramic night views (modern villas, Ottoman Palace), dinner (you will be treated to local delicacies and drinks), DJ music, traditional Turkish tunes, folk and belly dancing (approximate cost - 60 euros).
