BEST OUTDOOR POOLS ON THE ASIAN SIDE

If you’re on the Asian side, too lazy to cross the bridge – or don’t feel like pouring in all that much money to Çırağan Palace’s pool, here’s the list for the best pools of Istanbul on the Asian side y’all!!

6- DALYAN CLUB

You could lie on the grass to show your abs or get in the pool for a nice dip. You do not need to be a member to use Dalyan Club’s facilities.

5- HILLSIDE CITY CLUB – TRIO

You may use the pool even if you’re not a member of the Hillside City Club. There’s not much of a view and it’s not by the sea but it’s semi-olympic and quite hip  The biggest problem is; it’s not easy to find a place for your car at the parking area.

4- BÜYÜK CLUB (CERCLE D’ORIENT)

Büyük Kulüp’s pool is actually by the seaside but the wall that gets in keeps the view to the restaurant-goes above. Beyond the wall is Büyük Kulüp İskele a great beach club by day, and the youngest and hippest spot of the club by night. As it may get crowded, the service may slow down at times – but try the döner if you’re there.

3- ISTANBUL YELKEN CLUB

You may swim in the sea or dip in the pool filled with sea-water, the choice is yours. Just don’t miss the sunset!

2- FENERBAHÇE SPORTS CLUB FARUK ILGAZ SOCIAL FACILITIES

Everything we could say for İstanbul Yelken Club could also be said for the Faruk Ilgaz facilities: the sea is great, the pool with the sea-water is great and the sunset is amazing! For us, these two places are at a draw!

1- MODA DENİZ CLUB

With its salt-water pool, its sunset, its pier with access to the sea, its impeccable service and its raft in the midst of the sea where you can have tea (how cool is that, really?) and its weekend parties, Moda Deniz Kulübü’s poolside places itself at the top of our list. If you’re not a member, you should make friends with someone who is 

Yazar: DENIZ GÖZLER ÖZENÇ