Nature / Lake
Lake Küçükçekmece
Küçükçekmece, İstanbul
A lagoon lake separated from the Marmara by a thin spit, suitable for birdwatching and sunset walks.
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Its story
The lake is a lagoon formed when the front of a bay at the mouth of streams coming from the north was blocked by sand and gravel. It is connected to the Sea of Marmara by a narrow channel at its eastern end, so its water is slightly salty. It takes its name from the small hand-pulled rafts (çekmece) used to cross it before a bridge was built. Birdwatching is possible on its shores; around the lake are important archaeological sites such as the ancient city of Bathonea.
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Best time
- Winter and migration periods for birdwatching
- Getting there
- Marmaray Küçükçekmece; Halkalı and Küçükçekmece buses
- Visit duration
- 1–2 hours
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
41.01500, 28.76400
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%BC%C3%A7%C3%BCk%C3%A7ekmece_G%C3%B6l%C3%BC | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_K%C3%BC%C3%A7%C3%BCk%C3%A7ekmece | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=41.015&mlon=28.764#map=17/41.015/28.764