Sarıkum Nature Reserve
Sarıkum Tabiatı Koruma Alanı
A coastal nature reserve where dunes, lagoons and forest meet, an important stopover for migratory birds, with a quiet, clear beach nearby.
Sarıkum Nature Reserve lies about 20 kilometres west of Sinop and consists of coastal dunes, freshwater lagoons and floodplain forest. It is an important wetland on the Black Sea coast, where large numbers of migratory waterbirds can be seen in spring and autumn. There are birdwatching points and walking trails around the lake, and the Sarıkum Beach just outside the reserve is quieter than the beaches in town. The map pin is set at Sarıkum village. Please stay on the marked paths when entering the reserve, and do not disturb the birds. It can be combined with Inceburun Lighthouse on the same westward route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- İnceburun Lighthouse
- Akliman Beach
- Hamsilos Nature Park
- Sinop Historical Fortress Prison
- Alaaddin Mosque
- Süleyman Pervane Madrasa
- Sinop Castle
- Sinop Archaeological Museum