About Hendek
- About 35,000 people live in Hendek.
- It lies in Sakarya.
- It's about 153 km to Istanbul, the country's largest city.
- For a bigger city, Adapazarı is about 29 km away.
- Close by: Akyazı (17 km), Ferizli (27 km) and Kocaali (30 km).
Dating by city / Türkiye / Sakarya / Hendek
Meet people in Hendek
No one from Hendek has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
Where to meet in Hendek
Hendek is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Akyazı is close by.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Hendek: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Hendek?
More than 760,000 people live within 50 km of Hendek, in 15 towns and cities including Adapazarı, Düzce and Karasu Mahallesi. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Hendek?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Hendek or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Hendek real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Hendek?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.