Beykoz Grove

Beykoz Grove (Beykoz Korusu) has been here for a very long time but has become very popular in recent years. Covering a long and wide area, it is a delightful place to get away from the chaos of the city. Visited by more people every day, the grove is also known as Abraham Pasha Grove.

About Beykoz Grove

Beykoz Grove’s other name is Abraham Pasha Grove. It is named after Abraham Pasha, who lived from 1833 to 1918 and is also known as the grandson of Erem Amira. Today it is still usually called Beykoz Grove. Abraham Pasha was a close friend of Sultan Abdülaziz, the Ottoman ruler of the time, and won this land from him after beating him at a game of chess.

Run by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the grove is still visited by large numbers of people. As it is open to the public, it has a variety of areas where people can have a lovely time, especially at weekends. There are remains of an old palace, birdhouses and five pools. Enriched by French garden architects, Beykoz Grove also offers a large recreation area. People can picnic here with friends and family and also visit the cafés and restaurants inside the grove. You can have a good time in this beautiful place at the İBB Beykoz social facilities.

Breakfast at Beykoz Grove

When the weather turns fine, crowds come at weekends to

, which has a number of different cafés and restaurants. Here you can have the breakfast that suits your taste and spend a really enjoyable time. You can choose either a serpme breakfast, with many small plates spread across the table, or an open buffet. More and more people visit Beykoz Grove every day.

Where Is Beykoz Grove and How Do You Get There?

Located in the

district of

, the grove covers 150 dönüms (about 15 hectares). Its location is part of what people love about it. From the European side you can reach it by following the Beykoz–Paşabahçe road. You can also come on the private boats that run between İstinye and Paşabahçe.

The ferries from Eminönü, Kabataş and Beşiktaş also take you to Beykoz Grove. Anyone who wants to visit this exceptionally beautiful grove can use the various transport services of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Any transport heading towards Beykoz makes it very easy to get there.