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.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Grand Başer Hotel Spa & Hammam
Giresun Belediyesi Hamamı (City Hammam)
Kümbet Plateau Nature Retreat
Zeytinlik Woodland Morning Walk (Wellness Route)
Batlama Valley Riverside Meditation Walk
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Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
The traditional hammam experience is one of Turkey's great wellness traditions — book the kese scrub for a full body exfoliation
The Kümbet Plateau at 1,750 m altitude has notably cleaner air and is significantly cooler than the city in summer
Highland herb teas (ıhlamur / linden, adaçayı / sage, kuşburnu / rosehip) are available at plateau restaurants and local pharmacies