Close to Istanbul, In the Heart of Nature
Close to Istanbul, In the Heart of Nature
Approximately 1 hour from Sabiha Gökçen
Sabiha Gökçen Airport
IDO Ferry Connection from Istanbul
Sea Route Transportation
Sea Transport from Bursa
Road Transportation
Armutlu-Yalova Tunnel Connection
Multi-Purpose Transportation Network
Sea + Forest + Thermal Life
Intertwined with Nature
Location of Tor Thermal
Address
Armutlu, Yalova
From Istanbul
Approximately 1 Hour
Transportation
Multi-Purpose Transportation Network
About Armutlu and Yalova
Nature: Mountains, Forests and Coves
Armutlu sits on the western foothills of Taz Dağı (867 m), part of the Samanlı Mountains, surrounded by maquis scrub, olive groves and a 14,522-hectare pine forest. The Culture and Tourism Directorate lists Yılanlar, Ayazma, İskele, Dereağzı, Ahmetköycüğü and İğdealtı as the district's main coves, plus a roughly 4 km sandy beach at Yılandar.
Armutlu GuideClimate and the Best Season
Armutlu has a mild Marmara climate. Turkish State Meteorological Service data for the Yalova station shows summer as the warmest and driest season, winter as the wettest, and spring and autumn as mild and quiet, making the district a year-round destination.
Climate and Seasons in ArmutluGetting There from Istanbul
The most direct route from Istanbul is an İDO sea bus from Kadıköy or Yenikapı, taking about 75 minutes to 2.5 hours depending on the sailing. By car, cross to Yalova via the Osman Gazi Bridge or an İDO ferry, then take the Yalova–Armutlu road, opened in July 2026, for about 30 minutes.
Istanbul to ArmutluCompare Armutlu with Other Thermal Destinations
Armutlu is often compared with Yalova Termal, Gonen, Sapanca and Bursa Cekirge around the Sea of Marmara. Each has its own character, so see the source-based comparison before deciding which one suits you.
Thermal Destinations ComparedStart Discovering Tor Thermal
Tor Thermal is located in Armutlu, Yalova, in a special location that brings together sea, forest, and thermal living.