Overview
Zonguldak is a working port and Turkey's coal capital, a place where the country's industrial heritage is etched into every conveyor belt and rusting hopper. It's not conventionally pretty, but for travelers interested in late-stage coal mining, post-industrial landscapes, or just the texture of real Turkey away from the resort trail, it offers an unusual window.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
4G available from all major Turkish carriers. SIM cards cheap and widely available in the city centre.
Money
Turkish Lira (TL) is used. Banks and ATMs are concentrated around the old and new mosques near the harbour. Credit cards accepted at hotels and larger restaurants.
Transport
Bus station and railway station are within 200 m of each other near the harbour. Dolmuşes run along the coast road to nearby towns. D010 highway runs east-west through the city.
Weather
Black Sea climate: warm humid summers (25-30°C), cool wet winters. Spring and autumn are most comfortable for sightseeing.