Giresun

It also has the only island in the entire inland sea, the island of Aretias, which is close to the eastern end of the Turkish coast in the Black Sea (which receives many other names). This island is the center of the city's May celebrations. It is the home of two of Turkey's most famous foods: cherry and hazelnut. Both fruits are famous around the world for their high quality, so you can't leave town without trying them.

Giresun Island (Aretias), which is very close to the coast, is unique in that it is the only island in the Eastern Black Sea Region. Visitors are drawn to the island because of its natural beauty, historical ruins, bird-watching areas, and mythological stories. Mavi Lake (Blue Lake), a natural wonder hidden among Giresun's forests and various types of plants, the Castle of Giresun with its magnificent view, and the Zeytinlik district, where historical Giresun houses are located in the southeast of the castle, are also worth seeing.

Take the opportunity to go up to the castle, walk through the Zeytinlik neighborhood, taste its rich cuisine, and buy some souvenirs of silver jewelry, art in which the town's artisans have great fame, on your next visit to this town, considered one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Turkey.

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Location: Giresun Province, Black Sea Region of northeastern Turkey, Turkey