To escape the bustle and reach the calm Black Sea coast, Şile and Ağva are ideal. With a rental car you can comfortably see them in one day.

Distance and duration

From the Asian side it is about 70 km to Şile, with Ağva a bit further. Coastal and forest roads make for a pleasant drive.

Route and stops

Şile lighthouse and beaches, then a riverside breakfast/lunch in Ağva. On the way back, Polonezköy and the Belgrade Forest are great stops.

Which car?

A comfortable automatic car eases the forest roads. Pay on pickup, no credit card.