Giresun Island welcomes visitors after tourism upgrades
GİRESUN
Visitors to Giresun Island, a small Black Sea island known for its mythology, archaeological remains and natural habitat, are exploring the site with newly upgraded facilities following a major redevelopment project aimed at boosting tourism.
The island, located off Türkiye’s northeastern coast, is home to medieval fortification walls, the ruins of a monastery and chapel, ancient cisterns and tombs, as well as colonies of seabirds including cormorants and gulls. Associated with legends of the Amazons and other ancient myths, it is regarded as one of the region’s most distinctive cultural and natural attractions.
A 32 million Turkish Liras ($680,000) environmental improvement project carried out by the Culture and Tourism Ministry has introduced new walking paths, three viewing terraces, seating areas, a visitor reception center, security and ticket facilities, a cafe, restrooms, lighting and directional signs to improve accessibility while preserving the island’s character.
