Esenyurt Basin Alluvial Plain

What makes this place unique

About

An alluvial-based plain sloping towards the Buyukcekmece lake basin on the southern borders of Esenyurt. It belongs to the western coastal hinterland morphology of İstanbul.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Landscape

Formed over thousands of years by sediments carried by streams, this plain is located in the southern part of Esenyurt land. This foundation, which has an agricultural history, was urbanized during the expansion of İstanbul.

Due to its geological structure, this plain area, which is important in engineering works, is frequently examined in soil studies of Türkiye. Boundary lines can be studied via the Map.

Practical notes before you go

Visit

Type: Plain
Tip: Use the map to plan your route and nearby stops.

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Plain

Esenyurt Kadioglu Hill Contours

One of the highest thresholds of the morphological structure consisting of undulating plains in Esenyurt . It connects to the plateau plains west of İstanbul .

Plateau

Esenyurt Catalca Plateau Southern Slopes

The wide plateau extension of Esenyurt land rising towards the north and west. It is part of the Thrace-Catalca geomorphological unit in İstanbul .

Forest

Esenyurt Sehitler Park Woodland

A protected artificial woodland section in the northern parts of the Esenyurt district center. It is a local part of afforestation areas in western İstanbul .

Stream

Haramidere Stream (Esenyurt Branch)

Flowing through the boundaries of Esenyurt towards the Marmara Sea basin, Haramidere is the most well-known watercourse of the district in İstanbul .

Picnic area

Esenyurt Recep Tayyip Erdogan Park

Located in the Esenyurt district of İstanbul , this large green area is one of the premier recreation spots in the region. Easily found via the Map section, the park welcomes visitors looking for nature.

Picnic area

Esenyurt Gaziler Park

One of the prominent outdoor relaxation spots within Esenyurt . It serves as a meeting point with nature for locals in western İstanbul .

Picnic area

Esenyurt Recep Tayyip Erdogan Park

Located within the borders of Esenyurt , this large recreational area is a popular green space for the people of İstanbul .

Picnic area

Esenyurt Martyrs Park

Located in the Esenyurt district, this park is an important center meeting the relaxation and green space needs of the local people.

Natural pools

Esenyurt Thermal Natural Spring Pool

A healing thermal spring source representing the underground richness of Esenyurt . It is one of the rare geothermal formations in İstanbul .