Must-see shopping in Black Sea Coast

  • Pervane Medresesi

    Black Sea Coast

    Opposite the fine Alaadin Mosque is a beautifully restored 1262 madrassa building that now contains a brilliant coffee-house, family restaurant and a…

  • Yeşil Mandıra

    Trabzon

    It's worth popping in just to breath the deliciously spiced air in Trabzon's most enticing food shop. Offerings include honey, dried fruits, nuts, lokum …

  • Fındıkevi

    Black Sea Coast

    In Giresun's little flatiron building, Fındıkevi is one of a trio of nearby boutiques dedicated to the hazelnut in all its guises: salted, chillied,…

  • Cirav Fındık

    Trabzon

    Founded in 1940, this little shop's specialities are local hazelnuts in various guises. It also sells dates, sugared almonds, nut pastes and myriad other…

  • Halk Pazarı

    Black Sea Coast

    Amasra's small but central vegetable market is a colourful affair full of village folk selling fresh fruit and jars of assorted preserves.

  • Bakırcılar Sokak

    Black Sea Coast

    Half a dozen metal-craft shops are closely ranged down a stretch of lane that has been home to coppersmiths for centuries. The one at number 11 is…

  • Beton Helva

    Trabzon

    A heaven for helva lovers since 1953, Beton serves various forms of the traditional sweet (made most often from sesame seeds) including variants that are…

  • Doǧus Tea

    Black Sea Coast

    If you don't make it to the hilltop Ziraat tea garden, you can buy the same tea at the central Doǧus outlet.