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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.

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.

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.

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