Things to Do in Alaplı: 2 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Alaplı

While you are in Alaplı, you can also see the highlights of Zonguldak province. These places are in other districts; Alaplı is about 35 km from the provincial centre.

• Gökgöl Cave — An active stalactite cave 3,350 metres long in the Üzülmez area; it is the cave with the largest visitor area in Türkiye and has an 875-metre walkway.
• Karadeniz Ereğli — A district of Zonguldak with an area of 736 km² and 80 km of coastline; it is known for its large ports and the Erdemir plants.
• Cehennemağzı Caves — Three adjoining caves in the ancient Achelon Valley in the centre of Ereğli, also called the Church Cave or Hercules Cave; the first cave has a mosaic floor and apse remains.
• Zonguldak Mining Museum and Coal Experience Mine — Established in 2016 in the Çınartepe neighbourhood, this is Türkiye's first hard-coal mining museum, together with the TTK training-mine gallery.
• Filyos (Tios) — The ancient settlement of Tios, in the town of Filyos in Çaycuma, where the Filyos Port project is being built.
• Devrek — A district of 953 km²; it is known for the Devrek walking stick, its kiren and its baklava.

Practical Information for Visiting Alaplı

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Summer (June–September)

Places to visit

2 places

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  Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)

  Fresh anchovies fried in cornmeal, the most loved dish of the winter months. It is served with cornbread. Anchovy festivals reflect the local people's passion for this fish.

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  Pide

  Thin-crusted pide with plenty of toppings, baked in a stone oven. Prepared from recipes passed down through generations, it is an important part of the local food culture.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Alaplı

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  Mining Culture

  Alaplı is an important part of Zonguldak's mining tradition. The way of life and spirit of solidarity among miners have shaped the district's identity.

Local Products

• Fındık (hazelnut) — Hazelnuts grown on the slopes of Alaplı are an important agricultural product for the district's economy.

Economy

Alaplı's economy is based on mining, agriculture and fishing. Hard coal mining is an important source of income. Hazelnut production and fishing are also sources of livelihood.

How to Get to Alaplı

Alaplı is 35 km from Zonguldak city centre. It lies on the Zonguldak–Ereğli highway. Regular minibus services run from Zonguldak.

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Other Districts of Zonguldak

• Zonguldak Central District 4 places Zonguldak Mining Museum, Zonguldak Seafront and Üzülmez Mine
• Çaycuma 5 places Filyos Ancient City, Filyos Shore and Çaycuma Forests
• Devrek 3 places Devrek Walking Stick Museum, Devrek Forests and Bostandüzü Forest Rest Area
• Ereğli 6 places Ereğli Museum, Cehennemağzı Caves and Ereğli Seafront
• Gökçebey 7 places Gökçebey Forests, Devrek Stream Valley and Çanakçılar Private Ethnography and Archaeology Museum
• Kilimli 7 places Kilimli Seafront, Kilimli Mine Gallery Ruins and Gelik Forests
• Kozlu 7 places Bülent Ecevit University Campus, Kozlu Shore and Pier and Kozlu Former Mine Directorate Historic Building