Sapanca is a lakeside town about 1.5 hours from Istanbul, easily reached via the D-100 and TEM motorways. Getting to Mare Gastro is just as simple.
Where Is Mare Gastro Located?
Mare Gastro sits in the garden of Didi Otel in Sapanca, right by the lake. Full address: Kırkpınar Soğuksu, İstasyon 3 Cad. No:55, 54600 Sapanca/Sakarya.
How to Get from Istanbul to Sapanca?
From Istanbul's Anatolian side, it takes about 1-1.5 hours to reach Sapanca by car via the TEM Motorway. From the European side, travel time can stretch up to 2 hours depending on traffic. An evening reservation makes this short distance an easy weekend getaway.
Getting There from Kocaeli and Ankara
From Kocaeli/İzmit, it takes about 30-40 minutes by car to reach Sapanca; from Ankara, about 4 hours via the TEM Motorway. After the motorway exit, the road around Lake Sapanca leads straight to Didi Otel and Mare Gastro.
Getting There by Public Transport
Sapanca can also be reached from Istanbul by high-speed train (to Arifiye/Sapanca station) or by intercity bus. Given the distance around the lake, a taxi or rental car is a practical option for reaching the hotel/restaurant.
Reservations and Contact
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