What to Do in Kastamonu?

Even though some cities are not as popular as the others, the unique beauties and virginity of the city attract the people. And Kastamonu is one of the cities with this magic...

Kastamonu embraces its visitors four seasons which enables you to ski in the winter on its mountain and swim in the summer on its sea... Despite offering tons of things to do, like a hidden paradise, very few people have explored this region fully! Outstanding with its feature as the city of the saints, Kastamonu lives together with the history, and its beauty is so stunning!

-      Walk on Istiklal Yolu (Liberty Road) which is really important for the Independence War.

-      Explore great Valla Canyon.

-      Stay at hotels with horse farms.

-      Visit Ilgaz National Park.

-      Visit Mahmut Bey Mosque in Kasaba Village.

-      Go on hiking on Küre Mountains.

-      Try the delicious Kastamonu cuisine.

-      Swim at Cide Gideros Bay.

-      Tour the historical mansions spread around the city.

-      Meet the siyez (eirkon) wheat. These completely natural products are among the unique tastes of Kastamonu.

-      Ilgaz Mountain is an excellent place for birdwatching lover visitors.

-      Go and see Horna Canyon. It resembles to the Dead Sea.

-      Attend “the Remembrance Week of Şeyh Şaban-ı Veli and Kastamonu Saints” which is organized in the first week of May.

-      You can also attend to the Events of Hat and Clothing Reforms on 23 - 31 August.

-      Or you should visit the fairs in the districts.