Things To Do
in Piraziz

Early morning and late afternoon light make the small harbour lively and photogenic — fishing boats, nets and local activity provide candid shots.

Stepped green groves surrounding the town offer wide landscape views and seasonal color, especially in late spring and summer.

Clifftop or roadside viewpoints overlooking the Black Sea provide dramatic sea vistas and sunset opportunities.

Nearby villages feature traditional wooden architecture and narrow lanes that capture authentic rural life and cultural details.

Fresh Black Sea anchovies prepared in various ways — fried, grilled or in pilaf — best at local fish restaurants and during hamsi season (late autumn/winter).

Must-Try!

Cornbread commonly served alongside stews and cheeses; available at local bakeries and traditional eateries.

A melted cheese and cornmeal dish popular in the eastern Black Sea; creamy, rich and served hot — often available in nearby mountain villages and local breakfast spots.

Giresun is famed for hazelnuts — buy fresh or roasted from markets and stalls around Piraziz.

Local market days feature seasonal vegetables, fresh fish, hazelnuts, cheeses and street snacks; great for sampling regional produce and buying souvenirs.

Simple stalls or small shops near the harbour selling fresh hamsi and other catches, especially lively in the morning when fish arrive.

Dress modestly out of respect when visiting conservative neighborhoods or village settings; shorts and casual wear are fine on the coast but avoid overly revealing clothing in public civic spaces.

Tea is central to social interaction — accepting or sharing çay when offered is polite and helps conversations with locals.

A friendly 'Merhaba' or 'Selam' goes a long way; shake hands for introductions but be mindful of gender norms in more conservative settings where some women may prefer not to shake hands with men.

Ask permission before photographing people, especially inside homes, markets or religious settings; many locals are open to photos when asked politely.

Tipping is appreciated but not always compulsory: rounding up bills, leaving 5–10% in restaurants, and small change for taxi drivers or hotel porters is common. In small lokantas and tea houses tipping is modest; for exceptional service a larger tip is welcome.

Cash (Turkish lira) is widely used in Piraziz, especially in markets and small shops; debit/credit cards are accepted at larger restaurants and businesses but you should carry cash for local vendors and transport.

Warm, humid and green — summer is pleasant for coastal walks and highland excursions; many locals head to cooler plateaus, so some village services may be busier with visitors.

Harvest season for hazelnuts begins (typically autumn), cooler temperatures and dramatic skies; a good time for food-focused visits and photographing harvest activity.

Cold, wet and occasionally snowy in the hills — sea weather can be stormy with strong winds; some rural roads and trails may be slippery or less accessible.

Lush and blooming, with mild temperatures ideal for hikes and photographing wildflowers and green terraces; local life returns to normal after winter.