Top experiences
- ✓Visit Giresun Castle and its viewpoints.
- ✓Take an authorised trip to Giresun Island.
- ✓Explore Kuzalan Nature Park, Blue Lake and Göksu travertines.
- ✓Discover the province's mountain highlands.
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Giresun
Discover Giresun, a green Black Sea destination known for Giresun Island, its hilltop castle, historic coastal towns, mountain plateaus, traditional cuisine and landscapes shaped by hazelnut orchards.
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Giresun combines a Black Sea waterfront with forested valleys, highlands, waterfalls and one of the Turkish Black Sea's notable offshore islands.
Best time to visit
May to September offers easier highland access. Rain remains possible throughout the year.
Getting around
Minibuses connect coastal towns, but a car or tour is useful for highlands, waterfalls and inland valleys.
Where to stay
- •Giresun center for the waterfront and castle.
- •Mountain districts for nature-focused trips.
Local food to try
Giresun pideKale soupHazelnut dessertsBlack Sea anchovy dishesDible
Practical tips
- ✓Carry waterproof clothing and non-slip footwear.
- ✓Check boat and highland conditions in advance.
- ✓Allow extra time on winding mountain roads.
Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.
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