Kandira is a town with a 52 km long coastline and natural beauties, streams, lakes, sea, recreation areas, islands, caves and cliffs. Kandira is a perfect geography with its clean sea and beautiful beaches such as Pınarlı, Bağırganlı, Seyrek, Sarısu, Kerpe, Kumcak, Kefken, Kovanağzı, Cebeci, Tuzağzı, Babalı, Dikili, starting from the provincial border of Istanbul from west to east. It is no coincidence that Kandira, which brings the sea and the forest together, is called the "place where green meets blue" with its many natural beauties.

KERPE: The village, whose ancient name is "Kalpe", is one of the oldest and most important settlements dating back to the 5th century BC. Kerpe, a charming town with its back leaning on dense pine forests, 10 km from Kandıra and 50 km from Izmit, is the only beach among the Black Sea coasts that is not affected by the waves, with a beach with a shallow-fine sandy sea up to 150 meters and a bay that cuts the eastern winds. is a seaside village. Kerpe, which gives a day-to-day view with visitors especially between July and September, has the most developed beach feature of Kandira with its tourism facilities and facilities. The fame of Kerpen cliffs Ignorance taken in recent years has spread throughout Turkey. While the extraordinary beauty of the Kerpe coasts refreshes the love of the sea lovers, it is a very different pleasure to watch the sunset from the Kerpe Rocks in the evening. Kerpe will become a much more indispensable coastline if the project of bringing the historical Kerpe Harbor from the Genoese period to light is realized.

MİÇO BAY / WOMEN'S BEACH: Miço Bay is located in a secluded area in the forest between Kerpe and Kefken. Miço Bay is a special place not only because it is out of sight, but also with interesting shapes created by the waves it offers to its audience by beating the stones and rocks. The most interesting of these shapes is the natural pool, called 'Stone Pool', which surrounds the rocks and gives the appearance of a pool.

KEFKEN: Kefken is the most economically developed coastal region of the district along the coast. Kefken, which is 20 km away from Kandıra, especially attracts attention with its sea, beach and pine forests. Kefken, which makes its name known with fishing, enchants visitors with different alternatives in forest recreation facilities, recreation areas, Kovanağzı Beach, Kapri Bay, Kefken Harbor and Pink Rocks. The ancient harbor with Pink Rocks is under protection within the scope of archaeological and natural site. Pink Rocks, which were soft when in the sea but became famous for their hardening after they were taken out of the sea, is known for being cut from here in the Ottoman period and being transported to Istanbul by sea by giving a rectangular shape with human power. It is said that these stones were used in the construction of Sultan Ahmet Mosque and many mosques.

BAĞIRGANLI: Bağırganlı, which is 18 km away from Kandıra, is facing an increasing interest with its shores consisting of unique rocky rocks, beautiful beach, wonderful nature and calmness. Bağırganlı, which can be reached by going through Seyrek, Safalı -Hacımazlı villages, is the second largest beach and fishing district after Kefken. The favorable land conditions have contributed to the spread of the construction to a more spacious and wider area, and the fishermen's shelter, which is still being built, besides the areas where modern and luxurious villas are rising, has made a name for itself with fishing.

SARDALA BAY AND MALKARA ISLAND: Sardala Bay, which is 25 km away from Kandira, has a rocky and stony structure in general. At the western end of the bay, which is dominated by green and blue colors, a spring with little flow joins the sea. The most important feature of the bay is 50 meters from the shore. Malkaya Island is in the open. According to the rumors, Malkaya Island, which is named after the treasures hidden here, was registered and protected by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as a monastery remains.

SEYREK: Seyrek, which is 11 km away from Kandira, has one of the cutest bays of the coast, as well as a quiet and peaceful holiday place with its promenade and 300-meter beach. Seyrek adds a different color to the environment with its stream bearing the same name. Due to its connection to the sea, the creek, which is the breeding area of ​​fish such as mullet, is hunted for creek, carp and gray mullet. There has been no investment in hotel management in Seyrek, which has a very beautiful bay. House boarding is done. The region is also famous for its seaside resorts.

KURTYERİ / KUMCAĞIZ: Before reaching Kefken, Kurtyeri, a beautiful village with Kumcak Beach, is flooded with visitors with its wide beach and clean sea. There is a recreation facility belonging to the Ministry of Finance and a tent camp in the forest belonging to the Ministry of Forestry.

SARISU: Sarısu, which is 8 km away from Kandıra, is almost like a paradise with its bay and Sarısu Creek flowing into the sea. Sarısu, which was established at the point where Sarısu Creek, which was formed as a result of the merger of Kandıra Namazgah and Kanlı Dere under Babaköy, joins the sea, attracts attention with its one kilometer beach. Flowing parallel to the sea, the stream joins the sea by splitting the beach from different points as a result of the increase in water miltar at certain times. seems. Sarısu Creek is the most preferred stream in angling with its carp, sea bass, gray mullet and freshwater fish, and it is an obstacle to cross in order to reach the beach. The stream is crossed by rafts. The bay, where construction has not started yet, seems to preserve its virgin beauty for many years to come.

BABALI / DIKILI: Babalı, 30 km from the district center, is the furthest coastal area of ​​Kandira. With its open sea feature, these beaches offer surfing enthusiasts the opportunity to surf in windy weather. Babalı, with its beach starting from the long sand location and extending as far as the eye can see, has a natural beauty where the desert landscape can be watched with the sand mountains that walk 2-3 meters every year. The natural lake here adds a distinct beauty to the region. Babalı Cave, where survivors of the ship's sinking in the 1877-1878 Ottoman-Russian wars take shelter, is famous for thousands of visitors and rituals every year. There is no major tourist investment in Babalı. However, there are many motels and pensions to meet the accommodation needs of the visitors. The town, which is quite suitable in terms of tent and camping facilities, still maintains its virginity due to the distance and the difficult transportation. The planned construction of the Black Sea Coastal Road is expected to gain the real value of this region.

CEBECİ: Cebeci Kandıra, which is another touristic area of ​​Kandira, is 27 km. At a distance, it is flooded with tourists with its beach and forests. It is a holiday paradise that stands out with its blue flag beach. Cebeci is also the only gate opening to Kefken Island. Kefken Island, which has historical importance as it is the only island used as a settlement in the Black Sea, is 5 minutes away from Cebeci beach by boat and is one of the places preferred by those who want to be in touch with nature. Cebeci Tent is also famous for camping tourism and the abundance of clams called Cikcik.