Zonguldak Attractions
Western Black Sea region
The Zonguldak mountains 800m/2,620ft high and 50km/32mi long are situated to the northeast of the lower Pontic mountains of Bolu and Akçakoca and extend along the coast from the mouth of the ancient Filyos (Yenice Irmagi). Seams of coal rise to the surface and an important coal-mining industry has grown up in the deep mountain valleys. The absence of work-place safety regulations means that Zonguldak mine counts as one of the most dangerous mines in the world. The last serious mining disaster occurred in March 1992.
Until 1850 Zonguldak was a small village but the coal fields, the steelworks in neighboring Karabük (with a rail link for transporting coal) and Karadeniz Ereglisi and the resulting expansion of the original 1899 harbor have transformed the place into the second-largest town on the Black Sea coast. Nestling in the steep wooded areas to the west and east of the town are the mining communities of Kozlu, Kilimli and Catalagzi. The name Zonguldak derives from "zongalik" meaning reeded marshland. The small port of Sandaraca stood here in antiquity. In the Hittite times it was known as Palla.
The coastal region to the east of Zonguldak beyond the Yenice Irmagi offers fine sandy beaches with Karpuz and Inkum (Inkumu) 70km/43mi to the east worth a special mention. Other excellent beaches can be found near Kuzlu (e.g. Iliksu) 18km/11mi west of the town.
The Zonguldak mountains 800m/2,620ft high and 50km/32mi long are situated to the northeast of the lower Pontic mountains of Bolu and Akçakoca and extend along the coast from the mouth of the ancient Filyos (Yenice Irmagi). Seams of coal rise to the surface and an important coal-mining industry has grown up in the deep mountain valleys. The absence of work-place safety regulations means that Zonguldak mine counts as one of the most dangerous mines in the world. The last serious mining disaster occurred in March 1992.
Until 1850 Zonguldak was a small village but the coal fields, the steelworks in neighboring Karabük (with a rail link for transporting coal) and Karadeniz Ereglisi and the resulting expansion of the original 1899 harbor have transformed the place into the second-largest town on the Black Sea coast. Nestling in the steep wooded areas to the west and east of the town are the mining communities of Kozlu, Kilimli and Catalagzi. The name Zonguldak derives from "zongalik" meaning reeded marshland. The small port of Sandaraca stood here in antiquity. In the Hittite times it was known as Palla.
The coastal region to the east of Zonguldak beyond the Yenice Irmagi offers fine sandy beaches with Karpuz and Inkum (Inkumu) 70km/43mi to the east worth a special mention. Other excellent beaches can be found near Kuzlu (e.g. Iliksu) 18km/11mi west of the town.
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Amasra, Turkey
(Near Zonguldak)
Amasra was established in the 6th C B.C. and today exists as a popular seaside resort area.
Bartin, Turkey
(Near Zonguldak)
The busy administrative town of Bartin on the Kocagrmak 70km/43mi east of Zonguldak is the former Parthenios. Traditional wooden houses help to give the town a pleasant atmosphere.
To the northwest near the towns of Inkum, Mugadar and Güzelcihisar (Hisar), other attractive beaches can be found but unfortunately some are not easy to reach.
To the northwest near the towns of Inkum, Mugadar and Güzelcihisar (Hisar), other attractive beaches can be found but unfortunately some are not easy to reach.
Caygrkoy, Turkey
(Near Zonguldak)
The village of Çaygr lies 10km/6mi past the village of Güdüllü on the road from Çaycuma to Zonguldak. The 1km/0.5mi long Çaygrköy Magarasi can be found close to the village. The cave was surveyed by a Swedish explorer in 1951.
Uzulmez, Turkey
(Near Zonguldak)
A 1km/0.5mi long cave known as Gökgöl Magarasi can be found near the mining town of Üzülmez just a few kilometers southeast of Zonguldak. An underground river flows through the cave.
Due to sudden flooding the time to see the cave is limited to the summer and fall seasons.
Due to sudden flooding the time to see the cave is limited to the summer and fall seasons.
