Things to Do in Gülyalı: 6 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Gülyalı

• 2 Religious
• 2 Nature
• 1 Beach
• 1 Other

While you are in Gülyalı, you can also see the highlights of Ordu province. These places are in other districts.

• Boztepe Viewing Terrace — A hill about 4 km south of the city, known for its viewing terraces with bird's-eye views of Ordu and the Black Sea, its restaurants and its paragliding take-off area.
• Jason Point (Yason Burnu) — A peninsula associated with the legend of the Argonauts, in the village of Çaytepe in Perşembe; it has the 19th-century Jason Church and a lighthouse.
• Taşbaşı Church Cultural Centre — A Greek Orthodox church built in 1853 in the Taşbaşı neighbourhood; restored and used as a cultural centre, it stands out for its position overlooking the sea.
• Paşaoğlu Mansion Ethnography Museum — In the Selimiye neighbourhood, the 19th-century mansion of Paşaoğlu Hüseyin Efendi, who migrated from Batumi after the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78; since 1987 it has been an ethnography museum displaying local costume, weapons and household goods.
• Ünye Castle — A castle on a steep rocky outcrop at Kaleköy, 5 km south-east of Ünye, thought to have been used in the Pontic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods; there is a rock-cut tomb at its foot.
• Ulugöl — A landslide-dammed lake among forests at an altitude of 1,200 metres in Gölköy; it is the largest lake in the province and turns into a riot of colour in autumn.

Practical Information for Visiting Gülyalı

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Summer months

Places to visit

6 places

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  Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)

  Prepared by frying fresh anchovies in cornmeal. This dish has an important place on local tables and is prepared using traditional recipes.

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  Kuymak (cornmeal and melted cheese)

  Prepared with cornmeal and cheese melted in butter. Made using recipes passed down through generations, this dish is an important part of the region's culinary culture. Being made with fresh and natural ingredients makes it a healthy choice.

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  Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread)

  Bread made from cornmeal, the staple food of Black Sea tables. Prepared with local ingredients, this dish reflects the gastronomic richness of the region. Being made with fresh and natural ingredients makes it a healthy choice.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Gülyalı

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  Fishing Tradition

  Fishing in Gülyalı is a tradition that has continued for centuries. During the anchovy season, fishing boats set out from the shore.

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  Hazelnut Harvest

  The hazelnut harvest in August and September is the most important social event of the district.

Local Products

• Gülyalı Hazelnuts — Hazelnuts grown in the district are among the high-quality varieties of Ordu hazelnuts.
• Gülyalı Honey — Honey collected from the district's forest areas, known for its natural character.

Economy

The economy of Gülyalı is based on hazelnut production and fishing. Livestock farming is also one of the traditional sources of livelihood.

How to Get to Gülyalı

It is 10 km from Ordu. It is 25 km from Ordu-Giresun Airport. The coastal road passes through the district.

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Other Districts of Ordu

• Akkuş 5 places Akkuş Forests, Akkuş Highland Pastures and Akkuş Historic Mosque
• Altınordu
• Aybastı
• Çamaş 7 places Sarıçiçek Highland Pasture, Gelin Rock and Historic Külekçi Mosque
• Çatalpınar 2 places Hazelnut Orchards and Göller Village Castle
• Çaybaşı 4 places Çaybaşı Highland Pastures and Hazelnut Orchards, Kapılı Waterfall (Kapılı-Cingirt Kazankaya Waterfalls) and Çayır Mosque
• Fatsa 10 places Fatsa Castle (Bolaman Castle), Bolaman Shore and Gaga Lake
• Gölköy 7 places Ulugöl, Gök Gölü (Gök Lake) and Gölköy Dam Lake
• Gürgentepe 5 places Gürgentepe Highland Pastures, Gürgentepe Forests and Dikenlice Rock Tombs
• İkizce
• Kabadüz 6 places Kabadüz Highland Pastures, Kabadüz Forests and Kabadüz Waterfalls
• Kabataş 5 places Kabataş Highland Pastures, Kabataş Forests and Şifasuyu
• Korgan 6 places Korgan Highland Pastures, Korgan Streams and Historic Korgan Mosque
• Kumru 5 places Kumru Plateaus, Kumru Forests and Kumru Tarihi Mosque
• Mesudiye 9 places Topçam Plateau, Mesudiye Tarihi Evleri and Kaleköy (Melet Kalesi)
• Perşembe 3 places Hoynat Island, Yason Cape and Yason Church
• Ulubey 8 places Salı Pazarı, Ulubey fındık bahçeleri and Küpkaya Canyon
• Ünye 12 places Ünye Castle, Ünye Coast and Ünye Coast and Beaches