Ayancik

Ayancık is a district town in Sinop Province, on the Black Sea coast about 55 km west of Sinop city. The population is around 13,000. Ayancık is known for its forested hinterland and timber industry, as well as its long sandy beach. The town has a relaxed coastal atmosphere.

The climate is humid subtropical with warm summers and cool, rainy winters. July and August are the main beach season.

By Plane

Sinop Airport (ICQ, 65 km east).

By Car / Road

Ayancık is on the D010 coastal highway. Minibuses connect to Sinop (1 hr) and Kastamonu (2 hr).

The town is walkable. The beach is easily accessible from the centre.

• Ayancık Beach — A long sandy beach, popular with local families.

• Ayancık Forests — Forested hills behind the town with walking trails and picnic areas.

• Swimming and sunbathing at the beach.

• Hiking in the forested hills.

• Visit the local market.

Small restaurants serve Black Sea fish and Turkish classics.

Tea houses near the beach.

• Budget: Ayancık Misafirhanesi — basic guesthouse, around 300 TL.

Local honey and forest products.

• Sinop (55 km east, 1 hr) — Historic city with castle and museum.
• Türkeli (25 km west, 25 min) — Seaside town in Sinop Province.
• Kastamonu (100 km south, 2 hr) — Historic inland city.