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 Southwest
of Bolu is the popular and relaxing Lake Abant
resort, set in lovely alpine surroundings
at an altitude of 1,500 meters. Istanbul dwellers
often escape to the lake for a weekend of
fresh air and exercise.
In the Köroglu Mountains is Kartalkaya,
one of Turkey's
major ski resorts. In the summer you can stop
for a picnic at Gölcük Lake. The
breathtakingly beautiful Yedi Göller
(Seven Lakes) National Park lies north of
Bolu.
The lovely beach and comfortable guest houses
and hotels at Akçakoca ensure that
it remains a popular holiday resort. Near
the town, you can explore the remains of a
Genoese castle now set amid hazelnut groves.
Alapli is an ideal place for water
sports, especially sailing and surfing. Long
sandy beaches stretch both east and west on
both sides of the town.
 Eregli,
whose ancient name was Heraklea ad Pontus,
stands on a hill adjacent to a Byzantine castle.
Zonguldak is a major center of coal production
and an important Black Sea port. The scenic
road on the east side of town leads to the
areas of Kopuz and Uzunkum, where tea gardens
and restaurants beckon tourists to spend a
leisurely afternoon.
Karabük, situated 10 km southeast of
Safranbolu is the most important industrial
center in Turkey, known for its iron and steel
industry. Not far from Karabük lies the
charming park of Çamlik, the
perfect place for rest and relaxation. Also
inland and further to the east is charming
Safranbolu. Step back in time in the lovely
"old world" style of the town to
see some of the most beautiful traditional
old houses, unique in Turkey for their outstanding
design and construction.
Safranbolu originally takes its name from
the saffron fields that dotted the area in
the 19th century. Today, saffron fields abound
in the village of Davutobasi, 20 km
away, where a thriving saffron business continues.
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