Marmara (region)

Marmara is a region in North Western Turkey. It is Turkey's bridge and connection to Europe. Turkey's largest city, Istanbul is the region's capital. Provinces Eastern Thrace (European part of the region) Edirne Province Kirklareli Province Tekirdağ Province Anatolia (Asian part of the region) Balikesir Province Bilecik Province Bursa Province Kocaeli Province Sakarya Province Yalova Province The following are the two provinces that straddle both continents: Çanakkale Province İstanbul Province Cities Bandirma Bursa Canakkale Corlu Edirne Istanbul Izmit Keşan Kirklareli Tekirdağ Yalova Other destinations Armutlu Enez Erdek Gallipoli Gemlik Kiyikoy Troy Mt. Uludag (2,400 mt) near Bursa is a national park and the main wintersports resort of Turkey. Islands Bozcaada Gokceada Marmara Islands Avsa Princes’ Islands Zeytin Understand This region gets its name from the sea it surrounds: the Sea of Marmara, a part of Mediterranean Sea, connected to Aegean Sea via Dardanelles, and to Black Sea via Bosporus. The Sea of Marmara is considered as the geographical border between Europe and Asia: northern coasts of it are in Europe, while southern/eastern coasts are in Asia. This region is Turkey’s most populous and most heavily industrialized part, though you can still find primordial forests hardly seen by human eyes here and there. Talk Get in By air Atatürk International Airport (IST) in western Istanbul is the main gateway for the city, the region, and the country as well. The other international airport in the region is Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), situated in eastern Istanbul, largely prefered by low-cost airlines. Corlu Airport (TEQ) is used by airlines flying from ex-USSR countries. Other airports in the region are located in Bursa and Canakkale. By train There are trains to Istanbul from Bulgaria, Greece, and a number of other Balkan countries via Edirne. Istanbul from various central and eastern Turkey locations via Izmit and Eskişehir, as well as from Tehran, Iran. Bandirma from Izmir. By bus All cities and many towns in Turkey has direct daily bus services to Istanbul. Many cities neighbouring Balkan countries also has bus links to the city. Bursa, by virtue of being a big city, is also served from a large number of cities and towns throughout Turkey. By car Marmara Region is well linked to neighbouring regions and countries by a motorway and highway network. By boat There is a weekly ferry service to Istanbul from Izmir during summer months. Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!