Last updated on December 20, 2023.

The seaside in Sinop is a pleasant place to pass the time away. During my visit to the city, I enjoyed the south side of the peninsula around the harbor.

 

Harbor

West of the city walls is the harbor. It’s a nice place to walk and also to get a delicious reasonably priced fish meal at one of the many restaurants that sit along it.

Harbor in Sinop, Turkey
Harbor
Harbor in Sinop, Turkey
Boats in the harbor
Harbor in Sinop, Turkey
Boats in the harbor

 

Aşıklar Street

On the other side of the walls from the harbor is a seaside path called Aşıklar Street (Aşıklar Caddesi). It’s a great place to walk day or night. The pedestrian road runs along the beautiful Barış Manço Park (Barış Manço Parkı), named for a famous Turkish rock star. If you walk all the way to the end there are lots of booths selling street food, crafts, souvenirs, and more along the way. It’s really a lively place to be.

Aşıklar Caddesi in Sinop, Turkey
Aşıklar Street
Aşıklar Caddesi in Sinop, Turkey
Aşıklar Street
Barış Manço Parkı in Sinop, Turkey
Barış Manço Park
Aşıklar Caddesi in Sinop, Turkey
Aşıklar Street

 

Cruises

From the western end of Aşıklar Street, many boats offer short one hour cruises for a small fee. The cruises are fun and you get to see Sinop from a different perspective.

Cruise in Sinop, Turkey
Cruise
Cruise in Sinop, Turkey
Cruise
Cruise in Sinop, Turkey
Sunset on the cruise

 

Pier

A long pier between the harbor and Aşıklar Street seems to be a popular place for locals to hang out. Many were fishing or just sitting and chatting. The views of the city are fantastic, especially at night.

Pier in Sinop, Turkey
Pier
Pier in Sinop, Turkey
Pier
View from the pier in Sinop, Turkey
View from the pier
View from the pier in Sinop, Turkey
View from the pier
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