Giresun is a Black Sea coastal city in northeastern Turkey, famous as the legendary homeland of the Amazons and the origin of the hazelnut known to the world as 'giresun fındığı'. Perched on a hillside above the sea, the city blends Byzantine and Ottoman history with lush green mountains and a thriving hazelnut-farming culture. The ancient Giresun Island — the only island on the entire Turkish Black Sea coast — lies just offshore and shelters the ruins of a Byzantine monastery.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Giresun hazelnuts (fındık) — best bought from the producers' market or Fındık Evi; vacuum-sealed for travel
Hazelnut baklava and Turkish delight — Tatlı Bahçe Pastanesi makes excellent gift boxes (100–400 TRY / ~$3–12 USD)
Amazon-themed ceramics and magnets — available near the castle
Karalahana (black cabbage) seeds — unique to the Black Sea; available at the bazaar
Local honey — highland flower honey from the yayla; sold at the bazaar and some shops
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Giresun Tuesday & Friday Bazaar
Fresh produce, hazelnuts, local cheeses, spices, textiles, and household goods
Where: City center
Hours: Tuesday and Friday 07:00–15:00
Giresun Fındık (Hazelnut) Producers' Market
Raw hazelnuts, roasted hazelnuts, hazelnut paste, hazelnut oil directly from producers
Where: City center / agricultural cooperative
Hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00; especially active August–October during harvest
Kapalı Çarşı (Covered Bazaar)
Textiles, clothing, household items, local produce, and handicrafts
Where: Old Town
Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–19:00; Sun limited
Migros Supermarket Giresun
Supermarket for groceries, snacks, water, and packaged local products
Where: City center
Hours: 08:00–22:00 daily
Tatlı Bahçe Confectionery Shop
Hazelnut baklava, Turkish delight with hazelnuts, packaged hazelnut sweets for gifts
Where: City center
Hours: 08:00–22:00 daily
BİM Discount Market
Cheapest groceries, bottled water, and basic supplies in the city
Where: Multiple city locations
Hours: 09:00–21:00 daily
Giresun Hediyelik Eşya (Souvenir Shops)
Giresun magnets, Amazon-themed gifts, hazelnut products, Black Sea handicrafts
Where: Near castle and harbor
Hours: 09:00–21:00 daily (seasonal variation)
Fındık Evi Shop
Artisan hazelnut products — raw, roasted, chocolated, and in paste form; premium gift boxes
Where: Old Town
Hours: 10:00–20:00 daily
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
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Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Items:
- Shops typically close for lunch 13:00–14:00 in smaller establishments
- Credit cards accepted at supermarkets; cash preferred at bazaar and small shops
- VAT (KDV) of 20% is included in prices; tax refund (Global Blue) not generally available for small Giresun purchases