Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Istanbul Tuzla

The Viaport Marina, just 15 minutes from the hotel, proudly hosts over 25 million visitors, both foreign and native, each year. Sightseers are welcome to take in the sights of its gold-anchored marina, with room for 750 boats at a time. The marina also features a variety of elite restaurants, cafés and many shopping opportunities. Social life abounds in nearby Tuzla, which features amusement and entertainment venues and plenty of places to connect its guests to the sea. Everyday is a new day in Viaport Marina.

It is not always necessary to be in the heart of a city for the best shopping experience. Istanbul is no different, with many shopping opportunities in the outer suburbs. Via Port Outlet Shopping is one of Istanbul’s retail pearls. Via Port Outlet Shopping has everything under one roof. There are shops to suit everyone, from fashion, sportswear, bags and shoe shops. For home fashions visit one of the many interior design stores. In addition, you will also find jewellery, cosmetic and electrical stores, and much more. Many of the world’s leading international brands are represented here including Burberry, Calvin Klein, Prada and Ralph Lauren. More affordable labels are also available such as Lacoste and Wrangler. Whatever your budget, you are sure to not leave empty handed. As a reminder that you are in fact in Istanbul, visit Bedesten, a mini Turkish market for wonderful spices, hand crafts and local produce. All the main restaurants and cafes line the semi-circular building that overlooks the duck pond. While you eat enjoy watching local residents: ducks, swans, peacocks and even rabbits. It is the ideal place to sit and contemplate your next shop.

Darıca zoo, good activity with children

Pendorya MALL, which was opened on December 17th 2009 with “World with gifts” slogan, provides service as the first investment of TSKB Gayrimenkul Yatırım Bankası Ortaklığı A.Ş., subsidiary of Turkish Industrial Development Bank, which is the first private capital investment bank of Turkey. Pendorya MALL is at the service of all the visitors with Eskidji Bazaar, which has 8500 m2 field and has everything regarding the home decoration; Media Markt with 5500 m2 field, one of the biggest electronic markets of Europe; Sinemaximum cinemas, having 80.000 m2 field in total with its 105 stores and 8-hall theater, in addition to 1000-vehicle capacity indoor and outdoor parking lots. Having architectural, advantageous location and innovative service understanding, Pendorya MALL’s renting and management processes are carried out by Rea Group.

Sabiha Gokcen Airport is one of the two major international airports servicing Istanbul, just 35km from the city centre. The city’s main airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport, quickly reached full capacity, and the decision was taken to build a new airport on the Asian southeast side of the city. As part of an overall development plan, the airport is to become part of an industry park and has the capacity to receive 25 million passengers through its doors each year. The airport serves many destinations throughout Europe and the Middle East, as well as the domestic market. In 2010, this award-winning airport was voted the world’s best airport at the World Low Cost Airlines Congress in London, quite an accreditation.

Marinturk Istanbul City Port is a bustling hub for boating enthusiasts and tourists alike. This impressive new marina is found in the quite district of Pendik, near Tuzla, in the south east of Istanbul. It is a popular area for those who wish to experience the quieter and historic side of the city, just 35 minutes away from the heart of the city. City Port is conveniently found just minutes from the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Istanbul Tuzla and only 15 minutes from the entrance to the Bosphorus Strait, which forms the continental boundary between Asia and Europe.