Şile is a town on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, on the Black Sea coast. It is bordered by Kandıra in the east, Pendik and Gebze in the south, Körfez and Derince in the southeast, Beykoz and Çekmeköy in the west, and the Black Sea in the north. Sile has an altitude of 126 meters and a surface area of 755 km².
Sile, Istanbul It is one of the oldest districts. Its history dates back to the 7th century BC. Şile became an important port city and trade center during the Ottoman period. In the 19th century, Şile became an important tourism center.
Şile is famous for its natural beauties. With its long sandy beaches, lush forests and historical structures, it welcomes local and foreign tourists every year. Among the places to visit in Şile are Ayazma Beach, Alaattinbey Castle, Şile Castle, Şile Lighthouse, Şile Cloth Museum and Şile Municipality Art Gallery.
Şile is approximately 60 km from Istanbul. Transportation to Şile is provided by bus, minibus and private vehicle.
How to get to Şile
There are several different ways to go to Şile. The most common way is to use IETT buses. IETT buses, Üsküdar, Harem and Kadıköydeparts from. Buses are the last stop at Şile Terminal. Bus times are in two different ways, weekdays and weekends. Weekday buses start at 06:00 in the morning and end at 23:00 at night. Weekend buses start at 06:30 in the morning and end at 01:00 at night.
Another way to go to Şile is to use private buses. Private buses, Üsküdar, Kadıköy and from Eminönü. Private buses are the last stop at Şile Terminal. Private bus times are more frequent than IETT buses.
A third way to go to Şile is to rent a car. By renting a car, you can go wherever and whenever you want. Car rental prices vary according to the make, model and rental period of the vehicle.
The best way to go to Şile is to choose the most convenient way for you. IETT buses are the cheapest way. Private buses are faster. Renting a car is the most flexible way.
How to get to Şile by private car?
The distance between Istanbul and Şile is about 70-80 kilometers. For those who want to go to Şile with your private car, you can reach Şile by following the ŞİLE sign over the 1st and 2nd bridges (just before and after the exits and entrances), and by following the Sarıgazi-Şile direction via TEM.
