Çilingoz, one of the nature parks in Istanbul, is located in Çatalca. Çilingoz Nature Park, which is one of the places to camp in Istanbul and was declared a nature park in 2011, covers an area of 17.75 hectares. Çilingoz Stream passes right next to Çilingoz Nature Park, which has a fine sandy beach 80 meters wide. There are reeds around the pond area formed in this part. When you go to Çilingoz, it is possible to see the view of the sea, forest, lake and reeds together. There is a rich plant and animal diversity in the region, which was declared a Wildlife Protection Area by the Council of Ministers in 2005. As it is a Conservation Area, there is a permanent hunting ban. Tree species such as beech, alder, hornbeam and hairy oak make up the majority of the forests in the region. In addition to bird species such as quail, cormorant, howl, hawk, woodpecker, stork and magpie, species such as deer, roe deer, fox, marten, wolf, jackal, and squirrel are also protected in the area. What to do in Çilingoz Nature Park? Activities The region is generally among the preferred areas for swimming in Istanbul during the summer months. It is possible to fish in the lake located in the north of the region. Amateur anglers catch fish such as trout, carp, chub and eel here. There are hiking trails for trekking in the forest in Çilingoz. In order to meet the needs of the region, a country restaurant and a buffet serve.