As you know, we have started to spend more time with nature these days. Calm, peaceful and not crowded places are preferred. In this respect, the Western Black Sea is very attractive for travelers. This region is a treasure with its historical and natural beauties. The spring season will start soon. If you want to turn your route to the Western Black Sea, be sure to take a look at the most beautiful places to visit. You can also rent a car and start a tour to the Western Black Sea!
Places to Visit in the Western Black Sea
- Lava Columns in Güzelcehisar
Did you know that there is a natural wonder of 80 million years in Bartın? The lava flowing from an ancient volcano contracted over time and formed cracks, and these cracks transformed into pentagonal, hexagonal columns for centuries. There are only three similar examples in the world. The lava columns in Güzelcehisar witness the unique appearance of blue and green. A wooden walkway and a viewing terrace were recently built. The lava columns are located 17 kilometers from Bartın. If you wish, you can visit Inkumu Beach after seeing the lava columns. It’s pretty close to here. Inkumu Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of the Western Black Sea. The beach is 3 kilometers long.
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- Amasra
This place is the postcard district of the Western Black Sea Region. Amasra is worth seeing with its historical and natural beauties. It is located approximately 20 minutes away from Bartın by car. Amasra attracts thousands of visitors every year with its historical Kemer Bridge, castle, beaches and museum. If you come in summer, you can enjoy the sea at Büyük and Küçük Liman Beaches. If you wish, you can go to Çakraz Beach after a short drive. While you are in Amasra, do not return without trying its famous salad along with fresh seafoods.
- Küre Mountains National Park
We continue our list of places to visit in the Western Black Sea with a magnificent natural wonder. Küre Mountains are located within the borders of Kastamonu and Bartın provinces. The national park offers a completely different beauty in four seasons. You can witness a thousand and one shades of green in spring and summer. Küre Mountains National Park is one of the most important natural areas in our country. In addition to its biological richness, the national park is also home to many wild animals. While visiting the national park, you can see the Valla Canyon, known as the second deepest canyon in the world, and take a short rest break at the loudly flowing Ilıca Waterfall. Küre Mountains National Park entrance fee is 6 TL for adults and 3 TL for students.
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Western Black Sea Travel Guide
- Tokatlı Canyon
Tokatlı Canyon in Safranbolu is another point that should be visited by those who love to spend time alone with nature. You can trekking on the 9-kilometer canyon track, watch the canyon view from the crystal terrace, and take magnificent photos. Incekaya Aqueduct from the 18th century is one of the places worth seeing in the canyon. The 116-meter-long aqueduct was built by the Grand Vizier İzzet Mehmet Pasha to bring water to the district. Tokatlı Canyon entrance fee is 3 TL.
- Gideros Bay
The natural beauties of the Western Black Sea are many. We turn our route to the town of Cide in the west of Kastamonu and reach the hidden paradise Gideros Bay. It has a beauty like the Aegean and the Mediterranean. Gideros Bay is under protection as a first degree natural protected area. It reveals the perfect harmony of blue and green. The history of the bay goes back 3500 years. There are also historical remains belonging to the Genoese. The bay welcomes sea lovers during the summer months. It looks almost like a lake with its still water. You can also camp around the bay.
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