Coast and water / Bay
Ginolu Bay
Çatalzeytin, Kastamonu
A natural bay near Çatalzeytin, mentioned together with the remains of the ancient settlement of Cinolis, also known as a pirates' cove.
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Its story
Ginolu Bay is one of the two bays highlighted by the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism on the Kastamonu coast. The history of the ancient settlement of Cinolis (Ginolu), on the hilly area about 5 km west of Çatalzeytin, goes back to the 4th century BC. It is understood that Ginolu, an active settlement in the Roman period, later became one of the Genoese and Venetian trading points; it is among the places Clavijo stopped at on his journey in 1404. Castle remains can be seen around the bay; with its natural setting it is a quiet stop for swimming and photography.
Key facts
- Period
- Ancient Cinolis, from the 4th century BC
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- About 5 km from Çatalzeytin
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
41.96545, 34.16261
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kastamonu.ktb.gov.tr/TR-339251/deniz-turizmi.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalzeytin | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131901944 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=41.965451&mlon=34.162607#map=17/41.965451/34.162607