Sinop
Turkey's northernmost peninsula province on the Black Sea, with quiet harbors, an old fortress and a natural coastline ideal for slow travel.
Sinop lies on the central Black Sea coast of Turkey. The provincial capital, Sinop, is built on a peninsula jutting into the Black Sea, and İnceburun (Cape İnce) in the province is Turkey's northernmost point. The ancient city has a long history and was the birthplace of the philosopher Diogenes; it has old city walls and a historic prison converted into a museum. Around it are beaches, forests and natural sights such as the Erfelek Waterfalls. The atmosphere is calm and the pace of travel slow. Summer is the best season. Sinop has a small airport, and you can also come by road via Samsun.