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Darıca, whose history dates back to the period of the Kingdom of Bithynia, was conquered by the Turks in 1329. Throughout history, this district, which was called Daruca until the Republican period, was home to many civilizations. Situated on the northwest of the Gulf of İzmit, Darıca is a quiet and peaceful place that people living in İstanbul generally visit for relaxing at weekends. The main tourist attractions in Darıca are Darıca Castle, Bayramoğlu, a holiday town frequented visited by people living in İstanbul, Sancaktepe, the highest peak of the district and offering breathtaking scenery, Darıca Coast which is 16 km long, Dudayev Park which is the entertainment center of the district and Darıca Zoo.

If you will visit Darıca, one of the most beautiful districts of Kocaeli, we definitely recommend you to taste Pişmaniye (known as Turkish Cotton Candy). In addition, Yarımca Cherry and Kandıra Yogurt are among the tastes special to Kocaeli cuisine. The cultural events and festivals conducted in Darıca and other districts of Kocaeli are as follows: Torchlight Procession (June 27), Child Performers Theater Festival (May 15-25), Kocaeli Culture and Art Festival (June 6-September 20), Regional Culture Fair (June 26-July 3), Cherry Festival and Salvation Festivals (June 27-28-29).

It is possible to reach Darıca, which is located 25 kilometers of İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, by using intercity buses from all corners of Turkey. Darıca is located 56 km from İzmit, 7 km from Gebze and 51 km from Istanbul. You can get on taxi (approximately 60-80 TL) in order to get to Darıca from İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport in a short time. In addition, you can rent a car or use Kaynarca-Gebze minibus.