Things to Do in Şarköy: 3 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Şarköy

• 1 Historic
• 1 Beach
• 1 Attraction

While you are in Şarköy, you can also see the highlights of Tekirdağ province. These places are in other districts; Şarköy is about 60 km from the provincial centre.

• Rakoçi Museum — A house operating as a museum since 1982, in a reconstruction of the house where Francis II Rákóczi lived in exile between 1720 and 1735; it has been donated to the Hungarian state.
• Tekirdağ Seafront — The city's waterfront on the Marmara coast, landscaped with a long seaside promenade and beaches.
• Mürefte — A winegrowing and wine town in the Şarköy district, 90 km from the centre of Tekirdağ; it is surrounded by vineyards on the slopes of Mount Işıklar.
• Namık Kemal House Museum — A museum in a reconstruction of a 19th-century house, opened on 21 December 1993 and dedicated to the life and works of the poet Namık Kemal.
• Tekirdağ Archaeology and Ethnography Museum — A museum founded in 1967 and housed in the Governor's Mansion (Valikonağı) since 28 December 1992; it displays archaeological and ethnographic works from the province and its surroundings.
• Mount Işıklar (Ganos) — A mountain range 945 metres high, within the boundaries of Şarköy, stretching along the Marmara coast; it is the highest point of the Tekir Mountains.

Practical Information for Visiting Şarköy

Suggested time

1-2 days

Best time to visit

June–September (sea), September–October (grape harvest)

Places to visit

3 places

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  Fresh Fish

  Fresh fish from the Sea of Marmara are served grilled or fried at the seaside restaurants of Şarköy.

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  Tekirdağ Köftesi (Tekirdağ-style meatballs)

  Tekirdağ köftesi is also served in Şarköy using the traditional recipe. Prepared from recipes passed down from generation to generation, this dish is an important part of the local culinary culture.

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  Şarköy Wine

  Red and white wines produced in the Şarköy and Mürefte area. They are high-quality wines made from grapes grown on the slopes of Işıklar Mountain.

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  Olives and Olive Oil

  Olives grown over large areas in Şarköy. Gemlik-type olives are eaten as table olives.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Şarköy

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  Viticulture and Winemaking Culture

  Şarköy has been known for viticulture and winemaking for centuries. Grape harvest festivals are the district's most important cultural events.

Local Products

• Şarköy Wine — Şarköy is one of the most important viticulture and winemaking centres in Thrace. Wines made from local grape varieties are known for their quality.
• Olives and Olive Oil — Olive cultivation and olive oil production take place in Şarköy.

Economy

Şarköy's economy is based on viticulture, winemaking, olive growing and tourism. Summer tourism and paragliding tourism are sources of income.

How to Get to Şarköy

Şarköy is 60 km from Tekirdağ city centre. It is 50 km from Gelibolu.

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Other Districts of Tekirdağ

• Çerkezköy 4 places Çerkezköy Organized Industrial Zone, Çerkezköy Parks and Ergene Basin
• Çorlu 6 places Çorlu Castle, Çorlu Atatürk House and Çorlu Deresi Park
• Ergene 5 places Ergene River Bank, Ergene Plain and Misinli Castle
• Hayrabolu 7 places Hayrabolu Plain, Hayrabolu Castle and Çelebi Sultan Mehmet Mosque
• Kapaklı 3 places Kapaklı Parks, Kapaklı Central Mosque and Kazak Lake Picnic Area
• Malkara 8 places Malkara Castle, Malkara Plain and Ömer Bey Tomb
• Marmaraereğlisi 5 places Marmaraereğlisi Coast, Ancient Perinthos Ruins and Marmaraereğlisi Lighthouse
• Muratlı 4 places Muratlı Plain, Muratlı Railway Station and Muratlı İnanlı Picnic Area
• Saray 6 places Saray Forests, Saray Plain and Kastro (Çamlıköy)
• Süleymanpaşa 12 places Tekirdağ Coast, Namık Kemal House Museum and Rüstem Paşa Mosque