The Black Sea coast of Turkey, located in the north of the country and stretching from Istanbul to the border with Georgia, is famous for its beauty, abundance of greenery, alpine lakes and glaciers. But of course, the main wealth of the region - the Black Sea - a crossroads of the ancient world. From the Balkans in the west, Europe in the north, the Caucasus and Central Asia in the east, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia in the south, people were constantly moving through the Black Sea for trade and war.
The plateau and coast of the Black Sea regions with its rich flora and fauna, the opportunity not only to relax on the sea, but also to stroll through the mountains, go rafting, swim in a canoe, enjoy winter sports, hunting and fishing. It attracts everyone who does not like the heat of the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. Turks themselves, by the way, prefer to rest on the Black Sea coast of their country.
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How to get to the Black Sea coast of Turkey
By plane to Istanbul, you can fly regular daily flights of Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot from Moscow, as well as charter flights of other airlines. Domestic flights of Turkish Airlines will take you to Samsun and Trabzon.
On the ferry you can sail from Sochi to Trabzon. The ferry goes three times a week. A regular ferry service is also available to Ukrainian ports. Ferry UKR Ferry for 36 hours will take you from Odessa to Istanbul. The cost of the trip is from 100 EUR per person (one way). Also in Istanbul you can sail from Sevastopol and Yalta. Steamers along the Black Sea coast run along the route Istanbul-Sinop-Samsun-Trabzon.
By land to the coast you can get from many points of Europe by car, bus or train through Bulgaria. Metro Turizm buses depart every day from Sofia, Varna and Burgas. The road from Sofia will take 9 hours and will cost 20 EUR. Buses Öz Batu also go daily from Sofia and Skopje (Macedonia, the cost of the trip is 32 EUR, en route is 14 hours).
Part of the road to the coast can be overcome by train, but you will have to make a transfer in Sofia, Belgrade or Bucharest. Passenger trains arrive at the Istanbul railway station.
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Transport
The whole coast is connected by numerous routes of minibuses, which run from early morning until late at night, so you can always go on a "sortie" to a nearby town and be sure that you will get to the house "in the evening."
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Climate
The climate of the Mediterranean coast with the transition to the subtropical. The mountains prevent the penetration of cold air from the central regions of the country, so it is humid and warm here. In summer, the temperature is around + 23C, in winter - about + 7C.
The Black Sea coast has the largest amount of rain in Turkey during the year, rains mostly from October to March.
Kitchen
The cuisine of the region is characterized by a strong love for fish and seafood. The main "nail" of the menu is hamsa. This fish is added wherever possible. We advise you to try soup with hamsa and tomatoes Hamsi Corbasi, and pilaf with anchovy - Hamsili Pilav.
In this part of Turkey, the most delicious cheeses, so the Ogma peyniri cheese is made with the addition of herbs and spices, and will become the "highlight" of any breakfast. And for a dessert, order Helvasi Hemşin - a cake with walnuts and pistachios.
Beaches of the Black Sea coast of Turkey
The eastern part of the coast, which boasts an abundance of historical monuments and the presence of large ports, where cruise ships sail, attracts tourists. Almost to the shore of the sea are high mountains, dotted with narrow canyons, the resort towns follow one after another, so you can always find a secluded beach surrounded by beautiful scenery and accessible due to the numerous dolmushi plying along the coast.
The western part of the coast is characterized by relatively good beaches and low mountains. It is here that the residents of Istanbul prefer to rest.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of the Black Sea coast of Turkey
The Black Sea coast is an ideal find for tourists who prefer to combine independent sightseeing with an indispensable beach holiday. The whole story from the legendary Jason and the Argonauts to the present day is imprinted in historical monuments of the cities of the region. And on the coast there are many places for hiking and walking through the mountains and valleys, along the picturesque lakes.
Let's list the main tourist "pearls", which must be inspected, if you came to the Black Sea coast:
- Amasya, which contains the ruins of a medieval castle, mansions from the times of the Ottoman Empire and an archaeological museum with a huge number of exhibits.
- In Rize you can visit as many as four Byzantine castles. In the valley of Hempshin, lying to the south of Rize will find a job for themselves lovers of mountain tourism.
- Samsun, which gives you an extensive concert program, the Ataturk Museum and the oldest mosque in the city - Pazar. To the south of Samsun in the region of Havza there are thermal springs.
- Sinop - offering to explore the ancient fortress (she was a former prison). Now it is one of the most famous tourist sites in Turkey.
- Also to the sights of the "highest class" is the Ottoman city of Safranbolu
- In Trabzon, visit the rock monastery Sumela, built on the site of the discovery of the miraculous icon in 346.
- Nature lovers will be attracted by the mountain lake Borabay, located in the crater of the volcano. The lake is famous for trout fishing and places for picnics with stunning views of the surrounding area.
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