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Singles in Yalova

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A few facts about Yalova

  • About 71,000 people live in Yalova.
  • Yalova is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Istanbul, the largest city in Türkiye, is about 48 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Gebze is about 21 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Orhangazi (19 km), Gemlik (27 km) and Karamürsel (29 km).

A first date in Yalova

Yalova 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, Orhangazi 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.

Questions about dating in Yalova

How far around Yalova can I search?

More than 16 million people live within 50 km of Yalova, in 16 towns and cities including Istanbul, Sultanbeyli and Gebze. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Yalova free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Yalova or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Yalova real?

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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Yalova?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Türkiye or abroad.

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