Some people who wanted to cool off on the European side of Istanbul swam in the sea at Aşiyan Beach in Beşiktaş. After coming out of the water, some of them sunbathed on the beach, while others preferred to rest in shaded areas.
At Sarayburnu Beach in Fatih, people who came to the sea sunbathed on the rocks and rested under the umbrellas they brought with them.
In Eminönü, one of Istanbul's most touristy areas, which welcomes many local and foreign tourists every day, it was observed that the crowd had decreased, especially during the scorching heat of noon when the sun was at its zenith.
In Sultanahmet Square, the majority of visitors were foreign tourists. Some tourists visiting the area protected themselves from the sun with umbrellas and hats, while others tried to cool off in the shade of trees.
Some individuals and tourists looking to escape the extreme heat spent time in Gülhane Park. In Bakırköy Square, most shops and establishments had air conditioning and fans running, and people walked in shaded areas created by the awnings of the shops.
