Aqua Florya Istanbul Mall opened its doors in 2012 on an area of 50,000 square meters in a unique location that offers amazing views of Florya Beach in Istanbul.

Aqua Florya Istanbul Mall is also considered the most beautiful and largest mall in Istanbul.

It has a great location near Ataturk International Airport and extends along the shores of Florya which is one of the most beautiful places in Istanbul, which are crowded with the city's residents and tourists, especially in the summer

The Aqua Florya tour is considered one of the most beautiful Istanbul tours, where in addition to the Mall which is one of the best tourist attractions in Istanbul, there is an open amphitheater overlooking the sea that includes 900 seats and it held many activities, events, and various shows

The Aqua Florya tour is considered one of the most beautiful Istanbul tours, where in addition to the Mall which is one of the best tourist attractions in Istanbul, there is an open amphitheater overlooking the sea that includes 900 seats and it held many activities, events, and various shows

 

Florya Istanbul

Florya It is one of the most attractive tourist places in Istanbul with its splendid nature, and it's one of the kind unique location

Its touristic and entertainment places and activities vary between the amazing beach,  unique aquarium,  malls, and beautiful gardens, in addition to restaurants, cafes, hotels, shops, and rental bikes, which make your visit, a day full of fun, entertainment, and relaxation

It is famous for its calm, serenity and spectacular view, and it is one of the most famous beaches in Istanbul, where it is very crowded on holidays, but it is a very peaceful and relaxing place on working days

Aqua Florya Mall Istanbul

Florya Mall Istanbul is considered one of the best malls in Istanbul, which is the first destination for Arab visitors in terms of unique shopping places.

Aqua Florya opens for visitors daily from 10:00 morning until 10:00 in the evening

 

 Florya Mall Istanbul attracts tourists from all over the world while they having their vacation in Istanbul because it contains 145 modern, elegant, and high-quality stores of the largest international and local brands, as well as the many restaurants, cafes, and cinemas spread on, ground floor, three floors and 2 underground parking floor that fits for 1500 vehicles. 

  The shops at the mall vary between clothes, shoes, accessories, electronics, and others, where one of the most important brands in the mall is( Lacoste- Under Armour- H& M- GAP)

In addition to the areas that are specially designed to provide you with all kinds of entertainment. And many other international brands spread between the ground, first, and second floors, in addition to cafes between these stores, that overlook the sea, which is one of the most important is  Starbucks.

As for the upper floors, there is a food corner that serves Turkish and international cuisines and serves delicious meals and fast food, like the famous KFC and Mc Donald's.

 visiting the Aqua Florya Istanbul Mall is not counted unless you visit the famous Aquarium, which is one of the most beautiful tourist places in Istanbul, and can be reached from the first floor of the mall. There are also 11 cinemas equipped with the latest technology presenting the latest international and Turkish films on the upper floor

Finally, Florya Mall Istanbul is recognized for its great location and a group of entertainment, relaxation, and fun activities, where you can enjoy walking on the coast of Florya, and enjoy renting a bike as well.

 Close to the complex, there is Florya Istanbul park of the municipality of Florya, where you can do a number of activities  or visit the restaurant Or the café next to it

You can reach  Florya Istanbul easily from Eminonu by taking one of the buses BN1 or BN2 and getting off at the Istanbul Aquarium station next to the complex

 

The most important activities you can do in Aqua

 Florya Istanbul

-• First, you can take a quick tour between stores to decide what best suits you from the purchases, best stores, and best prices

-Then you can buy elegant fashion pieces of international brands that are consistent with the latest fashion lines through Aqua Florya Mall clothing stores

 - And do not forget to buy a piece of the accessory or some of the cosmetics of the most famous brands in the world, which are widely available through the stores of Mall .

- While you are shopping you can let your children play safely in their dedicated mini amusement park, or rent bicycles from the square next to the mall

- You can also spend a wonderful leisure time bowling or watching the latest international movies at the cinema.

- Do not forget, during your visit to Florya Istanbul Mall, to take your children to the Aquarium, which is located under the mall and provides an interesting view of different spectrums of colored fish and marine life.

- Finally, before leaving the mall, do not miss the opportunity to taste a delicious meal with a refreshing drink in one of Aqua Florya Istanbul restaurants and cafes that overlook the sea, such as Starbucks, Mado, and others, which also have wonderful outdoor seats.

- If you are looking for a different dining experience that contrasts with the atmosphere provided by Istanbul malls, you can visit the Shazly Istanbul Restaurant, 350 meters away around 4 minutes walking.

 

Entry fee to Aqua Florya

Aqua Florya or what is also called Florya Aquarium is considered one of the largest aquatic zoos in the whole world, not only in Turkey.

Florya Aquarium was established more than five years ago, and it is open to the public, and tourists as well.

entry fees are considered reasonable to medium for ticket prices and suitable for all budgets, as the price of the ticket for adults is estimated at about 40 Turkish liras only, while the price of the ticket value for young children under 13 years is estimated at approximately 25 Turkish liras

 

How to reach  Florya Aquarium

You can reach the Florya Aquarium with public transportation easily, by using the bus No. 73f from Taksim Square, or you can reach it by taking the B1 tram from Sirkeci, and from  Eminonu by bus with the following numbers; BN1 or  BN2, which are considered a cheap fares, beside of many offers and discounts that are always held

Ticket prices for Florya Aquarium

-Entrance tickets to Florya Aquarium per person are about 29 TL.

-Entrance tickets to Florya Aquarium for families of 4 members are about 90 Turkish liras.

-Entrance tickets to Florya Aquarium for families of 3 members are about 70 Turkish liras

The most important activities when visiting Florya Aquarium Istanbul

Florya Aquarium Istanbul occupies a distinguished position among the worldwide aquariums, due to its large size, and the variety of types of fish and marine life.

 the activities that you have to do :

• You and your family can enjoy a tour of the aquarium in Istanbul, which starts with the lives of the Black Sea, all the way to the marine of the Pacific Ocean.

• You can participate in one of the diving tours organized by the aquarium with professional trainers, to swim with sharks for 30 minutes.

• You must join the program of feeding sharks and other marine lives, which will give you the opportunity to deal with them closely

• You can also participate in feeding Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman, one of the types of crocodiles that live in the rainforests of Istanbul Aquarium.

• The Istanbul Florya Aquarium provides a diving training program, which consists of 12 hours of intensive training over days.

• Do not forget to take advantage of the professional photoshoot session provided by the Aquarium, in order to take some souvenir photos for your visit.

The finest restaurants near Aqua Florya Istanbul

1- Shazli Restaurant Istanbul

Shazli Istanbul Restaurant is on the throne of typical Istanbul restaurants with exquisite views of Florya Istanbul Beach.

The Shazly Restaurant in Istanbul is unique by its carefully selected youthful decorations. In addition to its halal food, and also the nearby tourist attractions

Shazli Florya Istanbul restaurant is famous for presenting  many delicious international dishes such as the following:

-Steak plates, cheese kofta, bacon, and grilled ribs, and light appetizers for breakfast.

-Cold and hot salads, tasty hot drinks in winter, and refreshing cold drinks in summer, in addition to all kinds of Turkish tea and special Ottoman coffee.

Where the menu of Sazeli Restaurant Istanbul consists of 90 different types of food, starting with nutritious morning breakfasts, appetizers, all kinds of warm soups, salads, Arabic and Turkish delights, meat, municipal sausage and burgers, shish tawook, pizza, delicious Turkish patisseries, diet meals, and light children's foods

2- Florya Istanbul Restaurant

It is one of the best Florya restaurants on the sea, which is famous for charming seats. It is also considered one of the best places in Istanbul for families who want to spend a peaceful and comfortable day and eat delicious meals within an area of 121 square kilometers, surrounded by several unique facilities, from a swimming pool garden, Children's playground surrounded by green spaces, along with pedestrian paths lined with flowers, overlooking the sea

Florya Restaurant Istanbul serves many traditional Turkish dishes, seafood, as well as European and international cuisine.

The building and its surrounding gardens have been designed in modern methods, which made it one of the most important tourist places in Istanbul where you can combine the joy of entertainment along with dining.

Florya Restaurant is considered a cheap restaurant, where the price of a meal per person is 45 Turkish liras, which is equivalent to approximately $8.

and it is open to visitors Every day from 9 in the morning until 10 in the evening.

In this way, we have finished providing all the details to your interest when visiting and shopping at  Aqua Florya Istanbul, and the most important places and activities that you should not miss, as Istanbul is Turkey's most important tourist and entertainment destination.