Samsun City Guide

What if I list the places to visit in Samsun, which is the historically important city of the Black Sea, where our ancestor started the National Struggle by stepping foot, let alone the coastline stretching for kilometers, where you will see almost every shade of green and blue color in the same frame with its lush green springs towards the summit of the mountains, which is home to hundreds of thousands of bird species in the Kızılırmak delta, and which is historically important city of the Black Sea with its natural beauties that I cannot count?
✏️ Samsun's Historical Places to Visit;
-Bandirma Ferry and National Struggle Park
-Memorial of Honor
-Ilkadim Monument
-Tobacco Pier
-Gazi Museum
-City Museum
-Archaeology Museum
-Gogceli Mosque
-Amazon Village
-Asarkale King Rock Tombs
-Tekkekoy Caves
🍃 Places where you can integrate with Samsun nature;
-Amisos Hill
-Şahinkaya Canyon
-Nebiyan Mountain
-Ladik Plateau
-Fish Lake
-Kizilirmak Delta
-Bafra Bird Sanctuary
-Kabaceviz Waterfalls
-Galeriç Floodplain Forest
-Bayraktepe Nature Park
✏️ Things to do in Samsun;
-Sink the day at Atakum Beach.
-Mix with the crowd on Çiftlik Street.
-Take a breath in Atatürk Park.
-Take a walk in Adapark.
-Stroll around the Republic Square.
-Take the cable car for a bird's eye view of the city.
-Swim at blue flag beaches in summer; Fener, İnci, Mert, Huzur, Geyikkoşan, Gümenez, Atakum are the most popular.
-Take plenty of photos at Lake Simenit in the fall.
-Find healing in the hot springs of Havza.
-Have a picnic in Pine Lake Nature Park.
-Go sledding in Ladik ski center in winter.
-Take a boat tour in Turkey's second largest canyon.
🍽️ Where and What to Eat in Samsun?
-Bafra Pita in Niyazi Kesim
-Doner Kebab in Beyazev
-Cakallı Menemen in Kelin Yeri
-Wednesday meatballs at Bizim Köfteci
-Samsun Bagel on the Street
-Fish in the Cotton Brothers
-All kinds of meat dishes at Gulhan Restaurant
-Ice cream at Ballıbaba
✨ Also read and enlighten about Samsun's past;
-Atatürk's arrival in Samsun
-Amazon Women

When to go to Samsun?

Samsun is a city suitable for traveling and vacationing in all seasons due to its climate. When you want to visit Samsun will be directly proportional to your vacation plans and priorities. If you want to ski, go to hot springs or enjoy the landscapes that resemble postcard pictures, you can choose the winter months. If you want to sunbathe on the beaches, enjoy the Black Sea mountains or plateaus, it would be more appropriate to visit Samsun in the summer months. 

How to get to Samsun?

By Airplane Samsun Çarşamba Airport is approximately 25 kilometers from the city center. There are direct flights to Samsun from various cities in Turkey. After landing at Samsun Çarşamba Airport, you can reach the city center or other areas by taxi, shuttle buses or public transportation. One of the most practical methods of transportation from the airport to various points of the city is BAFAŞ. It is possible to reach the city center, Atakum, 19 Mayıs, Çarşamba, Yakakent, Terme, Bafra, Tekkeköy and Alaçam districts in this way. These buses are operated simultaneously with domestic flights.

By Bus Traveling to Samsun by bus is also a common option. There are bus services to Samsun from many cities in Turkey. Bus companies have various routes and timetables. Samsun's intercity bus terminal is located close to the city center.

By Private Car If you have your own car or want to travel by renting a car, you can also reach Samsun by private car from various regions of Turkey.

o The average distance for passengers traveling from Istanbul to Samsun by private car is 737 km.

o The average distance between Ankara and Samsun is 400 km.

o The average distance between Izmir and Samsun is 1000 km.

Depending on the mode of transportation you choose, it may be important to book or buy tickets in advance. You can also have a more comfortable travel experience by planning the dates and times you will be traveling in advance.
🏡 Where to stay in Samsun?

Venn Hotel, Simisso Mountain House, Daric Hotels and North Beach Hotel. Details on the blog http://www.boutiquesmallhotels.com/blog/samsun-city-guide