Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Black Sea region is probably the
coolest of the Turkish regions.
Also pack a change of clothes
and swimwear in case you find a
nice place to take a dip, or need
to freshen up. Toilet facilities are
likely to be scarce if you head off
into the country, so be sure to
use the amenities of any cafes or
restaurants you may stop at
along the way. Of course, as
always, maps are essential and
your best course of action would
be to head off to the nearest
tourist information office and
grab yourself plenty of literature
and maps before starting to
explore.
They are not always modern and
may sometimes even be just a
hole in the ground, although the
facilities on the highways tend to
be more up-to-date. It is always
advisable to use the facilities of
restaurants or picnic areas when
you stop for refreshments. Bay is
for men, bayan for women.
Always carry some toilet paper
with you as it is not always
provided.
WHAT TO SEE & DO
Children's Top 10
Attractions
1
Climbing
aboard one of the
horses at the International
Equestrian Tourism Centre at
Daday near Kastamonu and rid-
ing out into the countryside. See
p. 194
2
Seeing
the 'crown' created by
the remains of the Giresun
Fortress at the top of a hill next
to the beaches, and climbing up
to explore. See p. 190
3
Splashing
as you whitewater
raft in the waters of the Ilgaz
National Park, or skiing on its
Ilgaz Mountain. See p. 194
4
Hearing
mum and dad hag-
gle for some bargains in the
Arasta, Old Bazaar, in
Safranbolu, and having a go. See
p. 194
5
Taking
a trip to Amasra and
exploring its small castle, the
remains of two fortresses and its
rock caves. See p. 184
FAST FACTS
Medical Emergencies
Like the
rest of Turkey, the emergency
number to call is
b
112
and you
will be taken to a hospital in the
town or city nearest to you (see
p. 43).
Money Exchange
All the main
towns and cities in the Black Sea
region have money exchange
centres, although you should
find most banks and hotels will
exchange money for you too.
The centres tend to observe
standard opening times, from
around 9am in the morning
through to 1pm.
Toilets
You are likely to find few
toilet facilities if venturing into
the rural areas of the Black Sea
region as, like the rest of Turkey,
they tend to be provided in the
centre of the larger towns only.
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