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Bartın: A Peaceful River City in the Black Sea Region Bartın is a small Black Sea-region city known for its river, older Ottoman-period houses and proximity to Amasra, an attractive coastal town. Its combination of historic streets, greenery and a nearby seafront makes it a useful base for a...

Zonguldak: Mining Heritage on the Rocky Black Sea Coast Zonguldak combines a coastal setting with a long history of hard-coal mining. Rocky slopes, tunnels and green hills rising above the sea create a distinctive urban landscape. Its industrial identity offers a different perspective on the...

Sinop: Türkiye's Northern Coast and a Peaceful Seaside City Sinop occupies a distinctive peninsula on the Black Sea, with sea views on several sides. The city combines historic walls, a harbour and coastal neighbourhoods. Nearby İnceburun, elsewhere in Sinop province, is Türkiye's northernmost...

Artvin: The Mountain Landscapes of Northern Türkiye Artvin province brings together high mountains, deep valleys, rivers and extensive forests. Its varied terrain attracts travellers interested in walking, highland villages, permitted camping and mountain scenery. 🌍 Location The province lies...

Rize: Tea Gardens and Green Mountains above the Black Sea Rize is closely associated with Turkish tea, grown on green slopes and terraces across the province. Its humid climate, dense forests and cloud-wrapped uplands make it an appealing destination for travellers who enjoy natural scenery and...

Trabzon: Sea, Mountain Landscapes and Black Sea Heritage Trabzon is one of northern Türkiye's best-known visitor destinations. The wider province combines green mountains, cool lakes such as Uzungöl, waterfalls and wooded valleys with a long history and a distinctive local culture. 🌍...

🍒 Giresun: Black Sea Heritage and Cherry Traditions Giresun stands on Türkiye's northern coast, surrounded by green landscapes and extensive hazelnut orchards. Its long association with cherries forms another part of its local identity. Between Ordu and Trabzon, the city offers access to...

🌊 Ordu: Sea, Mountains and the Landscapes of the Black Sea Ordu province offers a striking combination of sea, mountains, forests, waterfalls and mist. Its coastal capital can suit travellers who enjoy a slower pace, fresh air and easy access to green surroundings. Inland villages, upland...

Samsun: Sea Air, History and the Landscapes of the Black Sea Samsun brings together sea air, green inland hills and an important historical legacy. This lively northern city is a useful gateway to the Black Sea coast and a rewarding base for exploring its varied surroundings. 🌍 Geographical...