Sport

Istanbul has plenty of free and outdoor locations where you can walk, run and generally enjoy the outdoor life free of stifling vehicle emissions. The walkways bordering the Bosporus is a firm favourite and also offers a myriad of rest stops at the many Turkish coffee shops, or if you miss home, one of the Starbucks branches. These walks can start from both the European side from locations like Bebek, Sariyer, Tarabya all of which you can get to by bus, taxi or a dolmus. If you happen to live on the Asian side Bagdat street or the Sahil Yolu both of which are bustling with cafes and shops and will allow you to exercise and browse at the same time. There are also forests that offer specially designed trails such as Belgrad Forest or Fatih Forest which have plenty of wilderness and nature where you will breath in the wonderful air and all for free.