Things to Do in Altinova: 2 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Altinova

While you are in Altinova, you can also see the highlights of Yalova province. These places are in other districts; Altinova is about 20 km from the provincial centre.

• Walking Mansion (Yürüyen Köşk) — A two-storey semi-masonry pavilion built in 1929 at the Yalova Millet Farm; it takes its name from having been moved bodily from its position to save a large plane tree that had caught Atatürk's attention.
• Yalova Atatürk Mansion — A two-storey pavilion built at Atatürk's wish in 1929 in the Termal district, 12 km south of Yalova.
• Historic Çınar Hotel (Termal) — A hotel building in the centre of Termal, known for its historic timber façade.
• Sudüşen Waterfall — A waterfall on the Nacaklı Stream at an altitude of about 250 metres, 8 km from the Üvezpınar neighbourhood in Termal; its pool is suitable for swimming.
• Armutlu — A coastal district on the north of the Gulf of Gemlik, 55 km from Yalova; there are sea connections to Istanbul and Mudanya.
• Yalova Termal Hotel — A hotel designed by Sedad Hakkı Eldem between 1934 and 1937, demolished in 1983 and later rebuilt faithfully to the original.

Practical Information for Visiting Altinova

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn (April–June, September–October)

Places to visit

2 places

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  Marmara Balıkları (Marmara fish)

  Fish caught in the Gulf of İzmit are served fresh in Altınova's seafront restaurants.

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  Kestane Tatlısı (chestnut dessert)

  A dessert made from Yalova's famous chestnuts, also eaten in Altınova.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Altinova

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  Shipyard Culture

  Altınova is one of Türkiye's important shipyard centres. The shipbuilding industry has shaped the economic and cultural identity of the district.

Local Products

• Zeytin ve Zeytinyağı (olives and olive oil) — Olive oil obtained from olives grown in Altınova's mild climate is a product known in the region.

Economy

Altınova's economy is based on shipbuilding and farming. Large shipyards and industrial facilities are located in the district. Olive and chestnut production form the basis of farming.

How to Get to Altinova

Altınova is 20 km from Yalova city centre. It lies on the Yalova–İzmit highway. Regular minibus services run from Yalova.

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Other Districts of Yalova

• Yalova Central District 4 places Yürüyen Köşk (Walking Pavilion), Yalova Termal Hotel and Yalova Termal Hot Springs
• Armutlu 3 places Armutlu Thermal Baths, Hacı Ali Paşa Mosque and Bülbül Stream
• Çınarcık 7 places Çerikli Saat Kulesi (Çerikli Clock Tower), Çınarcık Sahili (Çınarcık Beach) and Delmece Yaylası (Delmece Plateau)
• Çiftlikköy 3 places Çiftlikköy Beach, Laledere Nature Park and Taşköprü Town
• Termal 6 places Yalova Termal Hot Springs, Yürüyen Köşk (Walking Pavilion) and Termal Forests