
Bartın is a uniquely special city on the western coast of the Black Sea, where azure waters embrace lush green forests. Have you ever seen a river so wide that massive ships sail upon it as if it were a road? Bartın is home to Türkiye’s only river with this remarkable feature. Where Does the Name Bartın Come From? In antiquity, this beautiful city and the river flowing through it were known as “Parthenios,” a name meaning “God of Waters” in Greek mythology. Over time, the name Bartın evolved fro
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Ilıca Waterfall is a significant natural formation located in the Ilıca Village of Pınarbaşı district, in Kastamonu province, within the Black Sea Region of Turkey. The waterfall is formed by the Zarı Stream, which descends 10 meters from the steep slopes of the Horma Canyon, creating a natural pool surrounded by lush vegetation. Situated near Küre Mountains National Park, Ilıca Waterfall holds great importance for ecotourism activities in the region. Location and Accessibility Ilıca Waterfall i
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Küre Dağları Millî Parkı is located within the boundaries of Kastamonu and Bartın provinces in Türkiye. It was officially declared as Türkiye’s 34th national park on 7 July 2000 through publication in the Official Gazette No. 24268. The national park covers an area of approximately 37,753 hectares, of which 27,000 hectares lie within Kastamonu and 10,753 hectares within Bartın. The surrounding buffer zone is defined as 134,366 hectares. Geographical Features The Küre Mountains feature a steep an
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Ulukaya Waterfall is located within the boundaries of Ulukaya Village, in the Ulus district of Bartın Province, and is notable for its natural formation. The waterfall is formed by water emerging from a rock cavity and cascading approximately 25 meters down, near Drahna Canyon. At the base of the fall, a “giant cauldron” 1–1.5 meters deep and a lake 30–40 meters wide are formed. The canyon itself is approximately 1 kilometer long and 65–70 meters high. Ulukaya Waterfall (T.C. Ulus District Gover
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DrEjder Cave is a natural formation located within the National Park in the Pınarbaşı district of Kastamonu, among the Sphere Mountains. Known locally as Ejder Çukuru, this cave is 70 meters deep and 385 meters long. Location and Access Ejder Cave lies within the boundaries of Sümenler Village, under the Pınarbaşı district of Kastamonu. It is approximately 500 meters from Mantar Cave and 1 kilometer from Ilgarini Cave. Access is provided via forest roads and designated hiking trails. Physical and
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Ulukaya Waterfall is a waterfall located within the boundaries of Ulukaya Village in the district of Ulus, Bartın, notable for its natural formation. Waterfall arises from a rock cavity near the Drahna Canyon, where water cascades approximately 25 metres downward. At the point of fall, a “work cauldron” 1–1.5 metres deep and a lake 30–40 metres wide are formed. The canyon is approximately 1 kilometre in length and 65–70 metres in height. Ulukaya Waterfall (Ulus District Governorship, Republic of
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Küre Dağları Millî Parkı is located within the boundaries of Kastamonu and Bartın provinces in Türkiye. It was officially declared Türkiye’s 34th national park on 7 July 2000 through Publication No. 24268 in the Official Gazette. The national park covers an area of approximately 37,753 hectares, of which 27,000 hectares lie within Kastamonu and 10,753 hectares within Bartın. The surrounding buffer zone is defined as 134,366 hectares. Küre Dağları Milli Parkı (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
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Ersizlerdere Canyon Nature Park is a natural formation located within the boundaries of Kastamonu province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. Due to its natural structure and surrounding ecosystem characteristics, the canyon has been placed under protection and granted the status of a nature park. The area is regarded as one of the region’s important natural sites due to its natural landscape features and suitability for recreational activities. Location and Geographic Features Ersizlerdere Canyon i
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Horma Canyon is located in the Pınarbaşı district of Kastamonu and lies within the boundaries of Küre Mountains National Park. Situated approximately 100 km from Kastamonu city center and 4 km from Pınarbaşı, this canyon is one of Turkey’s most spectacular natural wonders. Formed by Zarı Stream, Horma Canyon features unique geological formations, natural rock arches, and water-sculpted structures, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Geological Features
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Mehmet Salih Çoban