Dishes you should try in Altinova: Marmara Balıkları (Marmara fish) and Kestane Tatlısı (chestnut dessert). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Altinova is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Altinova
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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.
Dishes from Yalova Cuisine
What to eat in Yalova →These dishes are known throughout Yalova province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Yalova Kestane Balı (Yalova chestnut honey)
Honey registered with a geographical indication.
What to Buy in Altinova: 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.
What Altinova Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Altinova?
Altinova is known for 2 local dishes, above all Marmara Balıkları (Marmara fish) and Kestane Tatlısı (chestnut dessert). Fish caught in the Gulf of İzmit are served fresh in Altınova's seafront restaurants.
What is Altinova famous for?
Altinova is known for Marmara Balıkları (Marmara fish), Zeytin ve Zeytinyağı (olives and olive oil) and Shipyard Culture. Its best-known sights include Hersek Lagoon and Altınova Beach.
What to buy in Altinova?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Altinova include Zeytin ve Zeytinyağı (olives and olive oil).
Altinova Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Altinova 2 places to visit
- What to Eat in Yalova All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Yalova
- Yalova Central District 2 dishes Sweets Made with Yalova Chestnuts and Marmara Balıkları (Marmara fish)
- Armutlu 2 dishes Marmara Fish and Olive Oil Dishes
- Çınarcık 3 dishes Marmara Balıkları (Marmara fish), Kestane Tatlısı (chestnut dessert) and Kızılcık (cornelian cherry)
- Çiftlikköy 2 dishes Marmara Balıkları (Marmara fish) and Kestane Tatlısı (chestnut dessert)
- Termal 2 dishes Kestane Kebabı (roasted chestnuts) and Marmara Balıkları (Marmara fish)