Inebolu Attractions

The principal port on this stretch of slate-covered coast is situated at the mouth of a little river with the same name in a lush garden-like landscape. As well as a ruined castle, the traditional wooden houses are particularly interesting. Inebolu boasts several handsome Pontic-style town houses, some with slate-covered roofs in the traditional style. In antiquity the town was known as Abonouteichos, but was renamed Ionopolis (hence Inebolu) during the period of Roman Imperial rule. Some of the historically important buildings in the old town include Eski Cami, Yen Cami, Küçük Cami and the ruins of a church in the Christian quarter of Erkistos Mahalles. More fine beaches are to be found in the vicinity. Other excellent beaches enhance the neighboring towns of Gemiciler (10km/6mi to the east), Ozlüce (14km/9mi to the west), Kayran (24km/15mi to the west) and Dognyurt (32km/20mi to the west) from where boat trips to the Fokkayazi caves leave.