Things to Do in Devrek: 3 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Devrek

• 1 Museum
• 2 Nature

While you are in Devrek, you can also see the highlights of Zonguldak province. These places are in other districts; Devrek is about 50 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 Devrek

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Summer months (June–September)

Places to visit

3 places

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  Devrek Beyaz Baklavası (Devrek white baklava)

  Devrek Beyaz Baklavası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 30 July 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 515). Product group: bakery and confectionery products, pastries, desserts. Registered by: Devrek Gökçebey Culture and Mutual Aid Association.

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  Devrek Pidesi

  Thin-crusted, generously topped pide, baked in a stone oven. It is the best-known dish of Devrek.

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  Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)

  Fresh anchovies fried in cornmeal, the most loved dish of the winter months. Prepared using recipes passed down through the generations, this dish is an important part of the region's culinary culture. Anchovies caught in the cold waters of the Black Sea reach their finest flavour in the winter months.

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  Cevizli Ev Makarnası (homemade walnut pasta)

  Walnut pasta is one of the most popular home-cooked dishes and is widely made in the district of Devrek.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Devrek

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  Walking Stick Making Tradition

  Devrek is known across Türkiye for its walking stick making tradition, which has been maintained for centuries. This craft, passed on through the master–apprentice relationship, is an inseparable part of the district's cultural identity. A Walking Stick Festival is held every year.

Local Products

• Devrek Bastonu (Devrek walking sticks) — Devrek Bastonu was registered as a protected designation of origin on 2 August 2005 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 71). Product group: handicrafts other than carpets, kilims and woven goods. Registered by: Devrek Association for the Preservation and Development of Walking Stick Making.
• Devrek Kireni (Devrek citron) — Devrek Kireni was registered as a protected geographical indication on 21 December 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1299). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Devrek Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Devrek Kömeci/Devrek Cevizli Kömeci — Devrek Kömeci was registered as a protected geographical indication on 30 July 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 516). Product group: bakery and confectionery products, pastries, desserts. Registered by: Devrek Gökçebey Culture and Mutual Aid Association.

Economy

The economy of Devrek is based on forestry, walking stick manufacturing and farming. The Devrek walking stick brand has brought national recognition to the district. The timber industry and hazelnut production are other important sources of income.

How to Get to Devrek

Devrek is 50 km from Zonguldak city centre. It lies on the Zonguldak–Ankara road. There are regular minibus services from Zonguldak.

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Other Districts of Zonguldak

• Zonguldak Central District 4 places Zonguldak Mining Museum, Zonguldak Seafront and Üzülmez Mine
• Alaplı 2 places Alaplı Coast and Gümeli Nature Park
• Çaycuma 5 places Filyos Ancient City, Filyos Shore and Çaycuma Forests
• 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