Sinop
TurkeyTR
Municipality in Turkey on the Black Sea
Sinop is a city on the isthmus of İnce Burun and on the Boztepe Peninsula, near Cape Sinope which is situated on the northernmost edge of the Turkish side of the Black Sea coast, in the ancient region of Paphlagonia, in modern-day northern Turkey. It is the seat of Sinop Province and Sinop District. Its population is 57,404 (2022).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 70,311
- Coordinates
- 42.027, 35.163
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
Overview of Sinop
Sinop belongs to Turkey and has the feel of a mid-sized city. Around 70,311 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around water sports, culture and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Sinop
Water Sports in Sinop
(4)Under water sports, Sinop is tagged with Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Surf. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sinop.
Culture in Sinop
(3)Looking for culture? Sinop has Castles, Docks and Religious Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sinop.
Nature in Sinop
(1)On the nature side, Sinop offers Wildlife. All of it is drawn from Sinop's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Sinop
(1)Sinop's sports entries include Biking. All of it is drawn from Sinop's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Sinop
(1)Sinop's wellness entries include Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Sinop is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Sinop
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Sinop by regional transport from the nearest hub in Turkey; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Sinop that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sinop known for?
- Sinop, in Turkey, is best known for water sports, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 70,311 residents.
- What can you do in Sinop?
- Recorded activities in Sinop include Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Surf and Castles. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Sinop?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Sinop located?
- Sinop is located in Turkey. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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