Sapanca Lake

Lake Sapanca, which is the most visited point of the city of Sakarya, is a freshwater lake. Offering a beautiful natural environment, Sapanca is situated among hills covered in pines, hornbeams, and oaks. There are trout restaurants around the lake, and hotels that appeal to every expectation. There are also cafés and restaurants on the streams that feed Lake Sapanca that are popular with visitors. The 16-kilometer-long lake spans over an area of 42 square kilometers. Although the deepest point of Sapanca Lake is 61 meters, its average depth is around 30 meters. Close to 80 bird species live in and around the lake. It is less polluted than other lakes because of its extensive catchment area. Lake Sapanca is easily accessible due to its vicinity to urban centers. The lake offers a charming atmosphere where visitors can escape the city noise and congestion and relax in nature. Located on the lake's high-altitude areas, Arifiye Forest offers excellent camping and picnic areas for nature lovers. If you want to spend time on the lake, you can take a short canoe ride on Sapanca lake. Lake Sapanca is 137 km from İstanbul, 321 km from Ankara, 489 km from İzmir, 185 km from Eskisehir, 165 km from Bursa, 48 km from Kocaeli, and 25 km from Sakarya. If you are driving from İstanbul and Adapazarı, the average journey takes about two hours.