"Samsun has long sandy beaches..." Samsun Off The Beaten Path Tip by voyageur2

Samsun has long sandy beaches in both western and eastern sides. If you do not like to spend all your holiday at the seaside i recommend you mountainous areas. Nowadays it is possible to go to hills by car. But discovering our unique nature by climbing or walking is a better way. A break near a fountain or stream, smells of grass, wild flowers and thyme will surround you with love. Here is a good itinerary:Go to Duvecik village(8 kms southeast of Samsun-Other side of Mert river) then continue to walk to hills you see. When you arrive the top, a nice scenery will meet you. Now you can enjoy looking down the Yilanlidere(Snake Stream) valley.