Visit Ortakoy
Ortakoy is one of the most famous towns of Istanbul situated on the European side of the the Bosphorus channel. This pretty town is nearby the sea, and on the seaside there are several coffee & tea houses offering you a wonderful Bosphorus view and great traditional Turkish refreshments. You can watch the passage of the ships with the companion of the seagulls, shop some handmade oriental ornaments from the little counters or try Kumpir (baked and stuffed potatoes).