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The Black Sea, divided into three separate parts, is among our most important and valuable regions where all shades of green prevail. Rize and Artvin, famous for their high plateaus; Trabzon, known for the striking Uzungöl; Ordu, Giresun and Samsun, recognized for their long coastlines and hills; and Safranbolu, renowned for its historical structures, are just a few of the regions that should definitely be visited.

In the Black Sea, which is divided into three separate regions as Eastern, Central and Western Black Sea, you can take a look at this small guide that we have prepared for travel enthusiasts who would like to have detailed information about the region and get detailed information about the places to visit before going on a tour.

Karagöl – Artvin

Located in the Eastern Black Sea Region, Karagöl is located within a national park with its magnificent scenery and nature. Karagöl, which has an affluent vegetation and is home to wildlife, is said to have been formed in the early 19th century when a large landslide blocked the stream. There are spruce, beech and hornbeam trees around the lake. The depth of the lake is 25 meters.

Yason (Jason) Church – Ordu

Located on the Jason Cape, this Greek church is the only church on the seaside of the Black Sea region. Located within the borders of the Perşembe district, this church is located in a region with natural beauties. Built in 1868, Yason (Jason) Church is definitely a church that is worth seeing. The church, which fell into ruin over time after the Greeks left the community without a congregation after the population exchange, was restored and put into service for tourism by Kemal Yazıcıoğlu, who became the Governor of Ordu in 2004.

Verçenik – Rize

The glacial lakes located at the foot of the 3711-meter Verçenik Mountain are in the 8th region, which is considered the second highest peak in Turkey. This region, which you cannot easily visit on a daily basis, is visited regularly every year by adventure-loving people that are living in Turkey.

Giresun Island – Giresun

Giresun Island, one of the two islands of the Black Sea along with Kefken Island, is an extremely important region in terms of tourism. Giresun Island, which has an area of ​​46 kilometers, also has mythological legends. According to mythology, the Amazons lived on the island, which is a short distance from the coast. It is also said that the island hosted the wars of the gods and that princesses even risked their lives for their love.

Yedigöller National Park – Bolu

The lakes formed by the landslide in the national park located in the rugged region of the Western Black Sea region are located in Yedigöller National Park. If you would like to discover all the beauties of nature up close, we definitely recommend you to visit Yedigöller National Park. When you visit this region, you can bring your tent with you and enjoy camping to the fullest.

Kafkasör – Artvin

The region where bullfighting takes place in the special festival held in the last weeks of June is Kafkasör. In this region, which is made even more enjoyable with concerts, you can have a very enjoyable and peaceful time by watching the mountains where the sounds of kemençe and tulum echo. We recommend that you visit Kafkasör Plateau, located in the upper part of the city center of Artvin, during the festival periods.

Zil Castle – Rize

This castle on a high hill, located 12 kilometers to south of Çamlıhemşin district, is a special castle that you can descend to the Zil stream by stairs, which stands as a defensive moat consisting of 8 bastions and a watchtower. The exact date of construction of Zil Castle is not known. You can visit this castle, which is outside the popular addresses of the Black Sea and create a different and alternative route for yourself.

Gökgöl Cave – Zonguldak

Gökgöl Cave is a magnificent cave located in the district of Zonguldak city center. It is known that the total length of this cave, which is located at the entrance of Zonguldak on the Zonguldak and Çaycuma highway, is approximately 3350 meters with its branches. Gökgöl Cave, which is the 2nd longest cave in Zonguldak, is formed with four distinct floors. There are special areas inside the cave that are decorated with travertine, stalactites, stalagmite columns and dripstones.

Tomara Waterfall – Gümüşhane

Tomara Waterfall, which is close to Şiran district, consists of different sources coming out of the mountain foothills. This waterfall, which is said to be 25 kilometers wide, flows into the stream bed from 15 meters. The waterfall is called “kırk gözeler (forty eyes)” by the locals.

Gito Plateau – Rize

Gito Plateau, which has started to attract great attention from local and foreign tourists in recent years, is an extremely important stop in terms of tourism. You might not be able to get over the effect of the scenery that you will see at Gito Plateau, where you can spend time surrounded by clouds, for a long time. Do not forget to bring your camera with you when you visit this region. You can take clear pictures of the clouds at Gito Plateau in the early hours of the day.

Sumela Monastery – Trabzon

Sumela Monastery, the most important place to visit in Trabzon, served as a defensive outpost for the city that was subject to a Turkmen raid in the 14th century. Sumela Monastery, an indispensable address for Eastern Black Sea tours, can leave you in awe with its magnificent appearance and make you watch it for a long time.

Ayder Plateau – Rize

You cannot complete your Black Sea tour without seeing this plateau, which is a source of oxygen. To complete your tour, you can take a walk on this plateau, whose settlement dates back to the 13th century and feel integrated with nature. A little note, while you are here, you should definitely include a visit to the healing hot springs in your plans!

Anzer Plateau – Rize

Anzer Plateau, the region where Anzer Honey is produced, is also famous for the endemic flowers that it hosts. You can also come across entertaining festivals and horons in Anzer Plateau, which is among the places to visit in the Eastern Black Sea Region. By attending such festivals, you can have the chance to get to know the Black Sea culture more closely.

Atakum – Samsun

Atakum, one of the most enjoyable faces of the Black Sea Region, is one of the dynamic stops of the Black Sea tour with both its sea and its energetic city life. With bicycle paths extending along the coast, cafes parallel to the beach, pleasant walks at sunset and the most delicious examples of the Black Sea cuisine, Atakum appeals to those who would like to both relax and experience the city. For those who would like to experience all these beauties in a comfortable atmosphere, Elite World Comfy Samsun Atakum invites you to a warm holiday break on this energetic coast of the Black Sea.