Travel guide

Giresun

Giresun is a Black Sea province of hazelnut orchards, green hills and small islands. The castle, the hazelnut museums and the high plateaus behind the coast make it a good stop for travellers interested in the region's rural life.

Black Sea 455,074 16 Districts on the coast

Photo: Akrbgll · CC0

Why visit

Giresun

Mavi GölGedikkayaKale CamiKapu CamiÇekek CamiFiyale YoluGelin KayasıŞahin Kayası

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Mavi Göl Read more

Gedikkaya Read more

Kale Cami Read more

Kapu Cami Read more

Çekek Cami Read more

Fiyale Yolu Read more

Gelin Kayası Read more

Şahin Kayası Read more

Local flavours

Mantar Kavurması · local specialtyIsırgan Yemeği · local specialtyKaralahana (pancar) Diblesi · local specialtyKiraz Tuzlusu Kavurması · local specialtyFasulye Diblesi · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Giresun FındığıGiresun SimidiGörele DondurmasıEl Yapımı Giresun BıcağıBakırGolit EkmeğiPiraziz Elma'sıGiresun Şekerli Fındık Ezmesi

Museums

Giresun MüzesiŞebinkarahisar Atatürk Evi Ve Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Giresun Evlilik Gelenekleri, Düğün SonrasıBilmeceGiresun Yöresel Giyimi / Acem Şalı

Outdoor activities

Doğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Giresun Doğa YürüyüşüSportif Olta BalıkçılığıDoğa Sporları (bisiklet)Giresun Doğa Yürüyüşü

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Giresun Evlilik Gelenekleri, Düğün Sonrası

1 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Kümbet Dağ Evi Zifin Hotel

31 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 22 records.

Giresun Asteria Garden & SpaGiresunBulancak Başoğlu OtelKarşı Bahçe PansiyonAmazon AretiasBal

Districts and neighbourhoods

Alucra8,473 Population · 10 Neighbourhoods

274 Streets

Bulancak70,397 Population · 30 Neighbourhoods

1,162 Streets

Çamoluk5,709 Population · 8 Neighbourhoods

117 Streets

Çanakçı5,783 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

164 Streets

Dereli20,100 Population · 12 Neighbourhoods

532 Streets

Doğankent7,327 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

104 Streets

Espiye39,182 Population · 12 Neighbourhoods

689 Streets

Eynesil12,548 Population · 12 Neighbourhoods

123 Streets

Görele31,536 Population · 21 Neighbourhoods

778 Streets

Güce8,194 Population · 6 Neighbourhoods

125 Streets

Keşap20,859 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

429 Streets

Merkez143,915 Population · 33 Neighbourhoods

1,253 Streets

Piraziz15,109 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

522 Streets

Şebinkarahisar19,130 Population · 15 Neighbourhoods

693 Streets

Tirebolu32,124 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

488 Streets

Yağlıdere14,688 Population · 16 Neighbourhoods

531 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0454 280 17 00

iktm28@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies150
Hospitals14
Police12
Taxi2

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Nearby provinces

Continue with these nearby provinces.

Coast

Black Sea

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Gümüşhane

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6 Districts Read the guide

Coast

Black Sea

Trabzon

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Eastern Anatolia

Erzincan

Karanlık Kanyon · Abrenk Kilisesi · Girlevik Şelalesi

9 Districts Read the guide

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.