Rumelikavagi for the Best Mussel

Rumelikavagi is a neighbourhood between Sariyer centre and Rumelifeneri. It is famous for its mussels and pearls. There are many restaurants with sea food.

The neighbourhood is normally isn't crowded, but it gets crowded at weekends. So, you may need to go there early to get a table with a nice view.

You can try mussels at Rumelikavagi. The famous mussels are also sent around Istanbul, but I don't know where else you can eat them.

There are some beaches of Rumelikavagi, one of which belongs to military, so you cannot enter it. You can try other beaches.

How to get to Rumelikavagi

There are two ways to go to Rumelikavagi: one from the sea, one from the road. If you take the road, you'll get on 25A from Haciosman Metro stop. It is quite a frequent line. If you decide to come with ferry, you will get on the Bosphorus line, which isn't as frequent as the bus, but much more scenic.