Maltepe

Description

Maltepe is a district in the suburbs of Istanbul, Turkey between Kadıköy and Kartal on the Marmara sea. Its neighbours are Kadıköy to the west and Kartal to the east. The population grew rapidly from the 70`s onwards when, following the building of the Bosphorus Bridge, it became possible to commute from here to the city. Being generally cheaper than Kadıköy, Maltepe is popular with young-families and newlyweds. Over the past two years however, prices have risen again despite warnings that Maltepe is always under threat from earthquakes in the future. Maltepe is not unpleasant to live in, just a little far from the city.