Travel guide

Ordu

Ordu is a Black Sea province of hazelnuts, green hills and long beaches. Boztepe's view over the coast, the plateaus behind the city and the local hazelnut and dairy products make it a pleasant, understated stop.

Black Sea 768,087 19 Districts on the coast

Photo: Ars Borsiov · CC0

Why visit

Ordu

BoztepeÜnye KalesiLaleli CamiKemer KöprüYalı HamamıÇifte HamamHoynat AdasıOluklu Çeşme

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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

Boztepe Read more

Ünye Kalesi Read more

Laleli Cami Read more

Kemer Köprü Read more

Yalı Hamamı Read more

Çifte Hamam Read more

Hoynat Adası Read more

Oluklu Çeşme Read more

Local flavours

Pancar Çorbası · local specialtyYahni · local specialtyKuru Yufka Böreği · local specialtyOrdu Tostu · local specialtyOrdu Yağlısı · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Ordu Hediyelik EşyalarıOrdu FındığıOrdu BalıOrdu Kivisi

Museums

Paşaoğlu Konağı Etnografya Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Ordu ŞivesiOrdu Evlilik GelenekleriOrdu Gelin Kayaları EfsanesiElik Keçisi Efsanesi

Culture Atlas

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

Ordu Evlilik GelenekleriOrdu Gelin Kayaları EfsanesiElik Keçisi EfsanesiOrdu’da El SanatlarıSarmaşık EfsanesiOrdu Geleneksel Erkek GiyimiŞeyhler Köyü EfsanesiÇermik Gölü Efsanesi

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

Where to stay

Sinema Otel Akamoy Boztepe Otel Sebile Hanım Konağı

38 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 33 records.

Otel DedeeviGreen House OtelKarlıbel Turnalık Yayla EvleriCotyora OtelÇambaşı Saraydüzü Pansiyon EvleriAnemon Ordu Oteli

Districts and neighbourhoods

Akkuş20,465 Population · 44 Neighbourhoods

500 Streets

Altınordu239,714 Population · 93 Neighbourhoods

2,500 Streets

Aybastı19,784 Population · 21 Neighbourhoods

218 Streets

Çamaş8,407 Population · 23 Neighbourhoods

115 Streets

Çatalpınar12,888 Population · 23 Neighbourhoods

89 Streets

Çaybaşı11,656 Population · 26 Neighbourhoods

108 Streets

Fatsa129,844 Population · 90 Neighbourhoods

1,393 Streets

Gölköy24,780 Population · 30 Neighbourhoods

346 Streets

Gülyalı8,881 Population · 13 Neighbourhoods

177 Streets

Gürgentepe12,499 Population · 23 Neighbourhoods

241 Streets

İkizce12,537 Population · 32 Neighbourhoods

327 Streets

Kabadüz6,794 Population · 19 Neighbourhoods

325 Streets

Kabataş9,949 Population · 18 Neighbourhoods

133 Streets

Korgan26,428 Population · 29 Neighbourhoods

237 Streets

Kumru27,638 Population · 40 Neighbourhoods

486 Streets

Mesudiye11,829 Population · 70 Neighbourhoods

327 Streets

+ 3 Districts

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

OGU

Ordu Giresun Havalimanı · Gülyalı

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0452 280 17 00

iktm52@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies219
Hospitals13
Police9
Taxi5

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.

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