Yalova

Yalova is a city located in northwestern Turkey, near the eastern coast of the Sea of Marmara. Yalova has a city population of 100,863, while the population of Yalova Province is 118,998 as of 2011. Currently there is a controversy around the municipal election results in Yalova especially after the Supreme Election Board invalidated the 2014 Municipal Election results on April 24, 2014 after a few recounts that changed results.

Yalova is a small city and for the most part very walkable. In the warm months, Gazi Paşa Caddesi is very popular for strolling with tourists and locals alike. To get to Gazi Paşa Cad. from the İDO terminal, go straight along Atatürk Cad. towards town, and cross directly over the large intersection at Heykel.Like most small Turkish cities, Yalova has a dolmus (mini-bus) system. Yalova’s dolmuses are light blue and run from the most important sites in the city, primarily along Ataturk Caddesi and Fatih Caddesi. Noteworthy stops include: Yalova Otogar (bus station), IDO (ferry terminal), Heykel (merkez/city center), and Termal. Stops can be requested at any time directly from the driver. Dolmus-riding costs 1.50 TL (in Turkish bir bucuk, “one and a half”) to most destinations, although from the city center it costs 2.50 TL (iki bucuk) to ride to Termal.