Cide Attractions

Cide lies 185km/114mi northwest of Kastamonu, 2km/1.25mi from the coast and is a little-known and rarely visited Black Sea town. It can only be reached via some very tortuous country roads. The surrounding mountainous region of Küre Daglari is dotted with medieval castles. Pebble and sandy beaches can be found in the neighboring coastal villages. Sakalli and Urlu are situated to the east at a distance of some 15km/9.5mi and 28km/17mi respectively. In the west Akbayir and Ilyazbey (Fakaz) are 45km/28mi away. Most of the villages in this remote part of Pontus contain examples of traditional wooden houses and their roofs are made from large sheets of slate.