Erfelek

Erfelek is a district town in Sinop Province, about 25 km south of Sinop city in the Black Sea hinterland. With a population of around 5,000, it is a quiet agricultural settlement surrounded by forested hills. The area is known for its traditional village architecture and rural landscape.

The climate is transitional between Black Sea and continental, with warm summers and cool winters. Spring and autumn are the best visiting seasons.

By Plane

Sinop Airport (ICQ, 30 km north).

By Car / Road

Erfelek is connected by local road to Sinop (30 min). Minibus services operate from Sinop.

The town is walkable.

• Erfelek Forests — Forested hills with walking paths and picnic areas.

• Traditional villages — Rural hamlets with Black Sea-style wooden houses.

• Hiking in the forested hills.

• Picnicking in the countryside.

Small lokantas serve Black Sea and Turkish cuisine.

Tea houses.

Accommodation is very limited. Visit as a day trip from Sinop.

Local honey and forest products.

• Sinop (25 km north, 30 min) — Historic coastal city.
• Boyabat (90 km south, 1.5 hr) — Medieval castle.