Kocaeli

About Kocaeli

In eastern Marmara, Kocaeli pairs its industrial identity with surprising natural riches. Kartepe ski resort draws visitors in winter, the streams and trout farms of Maşukiye all summer, and the Black Sea shores of Kerpe and Kefken are ideal for camping. Neighbouring Lake Sapanca, it promises a green weekend; İzmit’s pişmaniye and Kandıra yoghurt are its sweet emblems.