Things to Do in Doğankent: 2 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Doğankent

While you are in Doğankent, you can also see the highlights of Giresun province. These places are in other districts; Doğankent is about 40 km from the provincial centre.

• Giresun Island — An island of 40,000 m², about 1.6 km off the coast; together with Kefken Island it is one of the two islands in the Black Sea belonging to Türkiye.
• Giresun Castle — A castle on the top of the peninsula north of the city, probably built in the time of Pharnaces I, King of Pontus (2nd century BC); its central tower and southern walls still stand.
• Zeytinlik — A historic neighbourhood at the foot of the castle with mansions built in the mid-19th century by merchants selling hazelnuts to Europe, using materials brought from Europe; the houses are placed so as not to block one another's light or views.
• Giresun Museum (Gogora Church) — A basilica in Zeytinlik built in the mid-18th century by the Greek Orthodox community; it was used as a prison between 1948 and 1967 and has been an archaeology and ethnography museum since 1988.
• Kuzalan Nature Park and Blue Lake — An area at Dereli, 45 km from Giresun, declared a nature park in 2013; its five turquoise lakes with travertine steps formed by the Göksu Stream, the largest 30 metres across, recall Pamukkale.
• Kümbet Plateau — A highland pasture at Dereli, 52 km south of Giresun, at an altitude of 1,640 metres; together with the surrounding summer settlements (oba) it is known for camping, hiking and highland festivals.

Practical Information for Visiting Doğankent

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Summer months (June–August)

Places to visit

2 places

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  Kuymak (cornmeal and cheese dish)

  Made by cooking corn flour, butter and fresh cheese in a copper pan, kuymak is an essential part of Doğankent's breakfast tables.

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  Karalahana Çorbası (collard greens soup)

  Prepared with karalahana (collard greens), corn flour and beans, this traditional soup is the staple of Doğankent's winter tables.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Doğankent

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  Black Sea Plateau Culture

  For centuries, the people of Doğankent have migrated to the highland pastures in the summer months. Traditional plateau houses and dairy production are living examples of this culture.

Local Products

• Doğankent Hazelnuts — Hazelnuts grown in Doğankent's humid climate form the basis of the district's economy.
• Natural Honey — Doğankent honey, made from mountain flowers, is known for its organic character.

Economy

Doğankent is one of the smallest districts of Giresun. Hazelnut farming, livestock and beekeeping are the main sources of livelihood.

How to Get to Doğankent

Doğankent is about 40 km from Giresun provincial centre and is reached by road. Ordu-Giresun Airport is about 60 km away.

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Other Districts of Giresun

• Giresun Central District 4 places Giresun Castle, Zeytinlik Neighbourhood Historic Houses and Giresun Island
• Alucra 11 places Çakrak Church, Alucra Plateaus and Kelkit Vadisi Manzaraları
• Bulancak 11 places Bulancak Castle, Sis Dağı Plateau and Pazarsuyu Waterfall
• Çamoluk 5 places Çamoluk Plateaus, Kelkit Valley Views and Yenice Waterfalls
• Çanakçı 2 places Çanakçı Streams and Çanakçı Plateaus
• Dereli 8 places Kümbet Plateau, Karagöl Nature Park and Bektaş Plateau
• Espiye 7 places Andoz Castle, Çımaklı Village and Espiye Coast
• Eynesil 5 places Eynesil Shore, Eynesil Plateaus and Historic Stone Bridges
• Görele 7 places Kuşköy (Kuş Dili Village), Görele Castle and Kırkharman Church
• Güce 5 places Ağaçbaşı Plateau, Güce Plateaus and Güce Streams and Valleys
• Keşap 6 places Keşap Coast, Armutdüzü Village Greek Churches and Halkalı Şahin Rock
• Piraziz 6 places Piraziz Coast, Bendehor Castle and Pir-Aziz Tomb
• Şebinkarahisar 5 places Şebinkarahisar Castle, Atatürk House Museum and Meryem Ana Monastery
• Tirebolu 9 places Tirebolu Castle, Tirebolu Castle (Tripolis) and Tirebolu Coast
• Yağlıdere 7 places Hacı Abdullah Halife Complex, Yağlıdere Valley and Yağlıdere Plateaus