1-Location:
Yalova City, the capital of Yalova Province, is located in the foothills of the Samanli Mountains in northwestern Turkey on the Sea of Marmara, and it is about 175 km away from Istanbul, which is about 2 hours by car or 70 minutes by express ferry.
2- Population:
According to the latest statistics, the population of Yalova is approximately 262,234 people.
3- Education:
Yalova is a good option to start your education in, Because it has 2 faital aspects that distinguish it from Istanbul: (Lower living prices than Istanbul – avoiding traffic overcrowding).
“Yalova University” is the second largest university in Turkey after “Marmara University”, and many students go to study there.
Yalova has Turkish, foreign, Arab and international schools.
4- Tourist places:
- Termal City:
It is famous for its spa baths which are known worldwide in healing.
- “Çınarcık” Resort:
Located in the “Marmara” sea region which is well-known with it’s clear water, breath-taking forests and cultural and historical places.
- “Sudüşen” Waterfall:
Its length extends about 9 km from the village of Termal.
- The Black Church “kara Kilise”:
It was built in the Roman era and then turned into a church during the Byzantine period.
Investment in Yalova:
We can say Investing in Yalova is one the best options in Turkish cities, why?
First: Yalova is located in the heart of the Marmara region, in the center of three major cities, Istanbul, Izmit and Bursa.
Second: High lifestyle, less cost at the same time than major cities.
Third: a distinctive and beautiful nature that makes it a strong tourist center, in addition to the availability of a different type of tourism, like medical tourism in the mineral baths.
That’s why Yalova has so many eyes on it, in both internal and external investments especially in the last 5 years.