Giresun

TurkeyTR

Municipality in Turkey

Giresun is a city in the Black Sea Region of northeastern Turkey, about 175 km (109 mi) west of the city of Trabzon. It is the seat of Giresun Province and Giresun District. It has a population of 125,682 (2022).

Read more on Wikipedia →
Population
107,075
Coordinates
40.917, 38.387
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Elevation
10 m

Overview of Giresun

Travellers heading to Turkey will find Giresun, a medium-sized town. Around 107,075 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.

Things to do in Giresun

🌿

Nature in Giresun

(1)

Giresun records Mountains under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Giresun is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

Mountains
🏄

Water Sports in Giresun

(1)

Looking for water sports? Giresun has Surf. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Giresun.

Surf

Best time to visit Giresun

June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.

Getting there & around

Regional links serve Giresun, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul.

Similar destinations

Places near Giresun that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Giresun known for?
Giresun, in Turkey, is best known for nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 107,075 residents.
What can you do in Giresun?
Recorded activities in Giresun include Mountains and Surf. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Giresun?
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Where is Giresun located?
Giresun is located in Turkey. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

Personal notes

Loading…