Black Sea Region · Türkiye (192 districts & towns)

Black Sea Coast & Pontic Alps Region (Karadeniz Bölgesi) Travel Guide

Major hub: Trabzon · Population: 7,050,000 · Top sights: Sümela Monastery Cliffside Frescoes (Trabzon), Uzungöl Alpine Lake & Ayder Yaylası, Rize Tea Gardens & Fırtına Valley Ziplines.

Last reviewed: · Prices in Turkish Lira (₺ TRY) and Euros (€ EUR) are approximate and for orientation only.

RegionBlack Sea
Major HubTrabzon
Population7,050,000
Districts & Towns192

Why visit the Black Sea Coast & Pontic Alps Region

Black Sea Coast & Pontic Alps (Karadeniz Bölgesi) is one of Türkiye's seven official geographical regions, anchored by Trabzon. Travelers visit for Sümela Monastery Cliffside Frescoes (Trabzon), Uzungöl Alpine Lake & Ayder Yaylası, Rize Tea Gardens & Fırtına Valley Ziplines and regional dishes including Kuymak (Mıhlama), Akçaabat Köfte, Karadeniz Pidesi & Hamsi.

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All 192 districts & towns in Black Sea Coast & Pontic Alps

Every province capital (il), district (ilçe), and resort town in the Black Sea Coast & Pontic Alps region is listed below. Click any town for its dedicated travel & culinary guide: