A HIDDEN PARADISE: DUZCE

There are some cities, you hear their name often, you even pass by, but you don't notice. Here, Düzce is a huge city that is small but waiting to be noticed with its beauties, lush nature, history and the numerous activities it offers to its guests.

Güzeldere Waterfall Nature Park and of course its ebullient waterfall, If you see Melen Stream, which is the favorite of rafting lovers, Efteni Lake hosting 150 species of birds and its lush green and chirpy nature, especially if you have come across Düzce Herb Festival or highland festivals, we are sure that you will be very impressed.

There are many alternatives for accommodation in Düzce, which is a small but impressive city. You can stay in 3, 4 and 5 star Düzce Central hotels or you can choose Düzce hotels located on the coast. Düzce hotel prices promise you a peaceful holiday with affordable options suitable for every budget.

WHAT TO DO IN DÜZCE

From 1390 BC to 800 ' The Hittites, then the British, the Romans and the Byzantines, and finally the Ottomans, ruled Düzce. For this reason, it stands out with its history as much as its natural beauty.

With the ancient city of Prusias Ad Hypium, which dates back to the 3rd century BC, in Konuralp, which is known as 40 Steps among the people, it is 2000 years old and today the festival and Konuralp Ancient Theater, which continues to host shows, Akçakoca and its 150-year-old Düzce, with its wooden Hemşin Mosque, is the only surviving ancient city in the Western Black Sea.

Let's get to the magnificent nature of Düzce, which makes it known as Hidden Paradise. The legendary green nature of the Black Sea has taken over everywhere in Düzce. There are so many places to visit and so many things to do.

For example; can do rafting in Melen Stream embraced by hazelnut orchards; You can participate in raft races at Cumayeri, which is 21 km away from Düzce. You can watch the off-road races organized in Darıyeri Yörükler Plateau and Kocayayla and travel by bike or ATV.

Gölyaka you can try paragliding and sail wing flights. After seeing the beautiful Odayeri Plateau, you can feel your life extending. It was like a waterfall in Duzce, the city, especially Aydinpinar, Samandere and 150 meters with Turkey's highest to the waterfall pouring Güzeldere Falls, including, countless waterfalls, not the day, you can take the fatigue of the year.

The city right on the shore You can take a walk in Kurugöl Canyon, which is almost a paradise; You can enjoy the sea and the sun in Akçakoca District, which will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale when you lie down on the fine, black sands on its natural beaches with its charming houses and clean sea; You can find healing in Derdin Hot Springs. Then, you can travel to the past in Dadalı Village, which is famous for its organic agriculture and wooden architecture.

The Fakilli Cave, which is said to be good for asthma and shortness of breath, has been the subject of many legends, and the mysterious Sarikaya Cave, which is said to have been hiding bandits. you should definitely visit.

At the end of a tiring but so peaceful day, Smoked Fish made from fresh fish caught from Melen Stream or Mamursa made from corn flour, Spoon Pasta, Albanian Pastry, Şıl Pastry, Yellow With Burma or Lepsi, you can end the day with a magnificent feast of taste.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT

- If you are interested in nature sports, Düzce will be a perfect fit for you. Rafting in the Melen Stream. Try paragliding in Gölyaka. Take nature walks in Düzce plateaus, enjoy the ride with your bike or ATV.

- You should definitely see Akçakoca with its fabulous beauty. Enjoy the sea.

- Visit Dadalı Village, one of Turkey's organic farming centers, that will take you back to the past with its wooden houses.

- Make sure to visit the Mysterious Fakilli and Sarıkaya Caves.

- Enjoy the peace of mind in the numerous waterfalls of Düzce, especially Güzeldere Waterfall.

- Listen to the voices of the birds on the observation terrace in Efteni Lake, which is a bird paradise.

- Do not return without hazelnut and tobacco cologne.