BARTIN · AMASRA · ULUS · KURUCAŞİLE
Things to do
Coastal towns, forest trails and local flavours. Plan your visit to Bartın, Amasra, Ulus and Kurucaşile.
Drahna Valley
A forest valley near Ulukaya village, suitable for combining with a visit to Ulukaya Waterfall.
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Tarlaağzı Beach
A coastal stop near Amasra for beach walks and sunset views.
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Değirmenağzı Waterfalls
A series of waterfalls along a stream, reached on foot from the Ahatlar village area.
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Village Park and City Forest
Walking paths and rest areas in Bartın’s Hürriyet neighbourhood.
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Gazhane Culture Park
A riverside park in central Bartın with walking and children's play areas.
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Bartın River
The river flows from the city towards the Black Sea, with parks along its banks.
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Gergece Waterfall
A nature stop in the Gergecekaya area near Yeşilkaya village in Amasra.
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Güzelcehisar Beach
A sandy shore sharing its coastline with volcanic lava columns.
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Güzelcehisar Lava Columns
Volcanic formations beside the sea, viewed from a wooden walkway and observation area.
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İnkumu Beach
A broad beach between the Black Sea and wooded hills, with accommodation and dining nearby.
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Mugada Beach
A long sandy beach accessible via Gözpınarı or Güzelcehisar.
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Kızılkum Beach
A long sandy coastline northwest of Bartın.
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Amasra
Harbours, castle walls and historic streets reveal the town’s layered past.
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Amasra Beach
A town-centre beach that can be combined with a harbour walk.
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Direkli Kaya
A stone column and steps carved into rock beside Amasra’s small harbour.
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Bozköy Beach
A beach west of Çakraz, on the Amasra coast.
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Çakraz Beach
A coastal destination east of Amasra, known for its beach and surrounding pine trees.
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Göçkün Beach
A stop on Bartın’s coastal guide. Check the exact access route before setting out.
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Gölderesi Waterfall
Also known as Çambu, this waterfall is part of the valley landscape near Kurucaşile.
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Tekkeönü Beach
A coastal stop in an area known for wooden boatbuilding.
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Kurucaşile Beach
Two small beaches lie near the harbour in the district centre.
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Kapısuyu Beach
A fine-sand shore known for its protected sand lilies. Avoid disturbing coastal plants.
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Karaman–Çambu Beach
A coastal nature stop near Kurucaşile. Confirm current rules before planning a camping stay.
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Ulukaya Waterfall
Water emerges from a rocky opening and falls roughly 15 metres near Ulukaya village on the Ulus–Pınarbaşı route.
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Kemerli Cave
A cave near Alışlı village in the Drahna area. The approach includes walking from the village.
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Uluyayla Plateau
Forest landscapes and open upland areas near Ulus. Plan around seasonal road conditions.
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Ardıç Plateau
A high plateau near Kumluca, with long winter conditions and wildlife habitats.
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Gezen Plateau
A highland destination in the Ardıç area. Check roads before travelling between plateaus.
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Küre Mountains National Park
A forest-rich national park spanning Bartın and Kastamonu. Use designated visitor routes and entrances.
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Balamba Nature Park
A woodland escape close to the city on the Bartın–Karabük road.
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Ahatlar Nature Park
Walking and viewpoint areas near Ahatlar village in Amasra.
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Tree Tunnel Road
Trees form a natural canopy along part of the Bartın–Karabük road. Stop only where it is safe and permitted.
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Akkonak Beach
A nature and beach destination near Amasra. Check local services before an overnight stay.
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Yardibi Beach
A green coastal setting in the Kurucaşile district.
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Halil Bey Mosque
Built in 1872 in central Bartın, with a rectangular plan and numerous windows.
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İbrahim Pasha Mosque
A historic mosque in Bartın’s bazaar, with a single dome and shops below.
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Şadırvan Mosque
A historic mosque combining stone and brick, connected to the market streets.
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Ebu Derda Shrine
A religious heritage stop in Bartın. Stories linking it to Ebu Derda are local traditions rather than confirmed historical facts.
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Şimşirli Baba Mosque and Shrine
A religious site in Kalecik village, Ulus, with nearby graves and a fountain.
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Çekiciler Craft Bazaar
A small Amasra bazaar known for wooden crafts and souvenirs.
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Genoese Coats of Arms
Stone heraldic details from Amasra’s Genoese period.
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Arap Mosque
A mosque in central Bartın with a doorway inscription dated 1824.
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Hasan Dede Mosque and Shrine
A wooden mosque in Ulus, with a separate shrine nearby.
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Kemerdere Bridge
A Roman-era bridge in Cevizlik Valley, associated with the historic road near Amasra.
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Bedesten
A large Roman-period ruin in Amasra, believed to have later served commercial purposes.
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Amasra Castle
The Sormagir and Zindan sections form the castle complex. Kemere Bridge connects the Boztepe section to the mainland.
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Kuş Kayası Road Monument
A Roman rock monument with human and eagle figures and inscriptions on the Amasra–Bartın road.
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Fatih Mosque, Amasra
A former Byzantine church inside the castle, converted to a mosque after 1460.
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Historic Water Tower
A tapering stone water structure built in 1887 to serve local tradespeople.
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Historic Bartın Houses
Wooden craftsmanship and garden settings characterise the city’s historic homes.
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Aya Nikolas Cultural House
A historic building used at different times as a church, power station and cultural venue.
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Wooden Boatbuilding
A craft passed down through generations around Kurucaşile, Tekkeönü and Kapısuyu.
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Historic Cargo Pier
A reminder of Bartın’s river trade, restored in 2021.
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Historic Şadırvan Fountain
A domed fountain with marble columns, linked to the city’s Kavşak water supply.
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Bartın Historic Bathhouse
A bathhouse dating to 1747 with stone walls, domes and a wooden changing area.
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Bartın City Museum
Local trade, crafts and everyday life are presented in a former school and municipal building.
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Galla Market
A longstanding market tradition associated with local women producers.
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Chapel Maritime Museum
A historic chapel inside Amasra Castle used as a maritime museum. Check current visiting hours.
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Amasra Museum
Archaeological and ethnographic collections, with historic stone objects in the garden.
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Kocagöz Mansion Museum
A mansion built in 1932, associated with ethnography and local handicrafts.
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Taşhan
A nineteenth-century two-storey commercial building with a courtyard and vaulted spaces.
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Kemal Samancıoğlu Museum
A wooden house displaying personal belongings and ethnographic objects donated by local families.
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Atatürk and Martyrs Museum
Exhibitions commemorating Atatürk and fallen servicemen from Bartın.
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