Gerze

Gerze is a district town in Sinop Province, on the Black Sea coast about 30 km east of Sinop city. With a population of around 10,000, it is a quiet coastal town with a fishing harbour and small beaches. The economy is based on fishing, agriculture, and small-scale tourism.

The climate is humid subtropical with warm summers and cool, rainy winters. Summer is the main season for beach activities.

By Plane

Sinop Airport (ICQ, 35 km west) with flights from Istanbul.

By Car / Road

Gerze is on the D010 coastal highway between Sinop (30 min) and Samsun (2 hr). Minibuses run frequently.

The town is walkable. The beach is a short walk from the centre.

• Gerze Beaches — Small sandy and pebble beaches along the coast.

• Gerze Harbour — A traditional fishing harbour with colourful boats.

• Swimming at local beaches.

• Fresh fish dining at harbour restaurants.

• Walking along the coastal promenade.

• Gerze Balıkçısı — Harbour restaurant serving fresh Black Sea fish.
• Gerze Pidecisi — Local pide and lahmacun.

Tea houses overlooking the harbour.

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

Fresh fish from the harbour. Local produce at the weekly market.

• Sinop (30 km west, 30 min) — Historic peninsula with castle and beaches.
• Samsun (130 km east, 2 hr) — Major Black Sea city with the Gazi Museum.
• Hamsilos Bay (45 km west, 45 min) — Scenic nature park and bay.