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Hotels in Bolu, a northwestern Turkish province known as the “Heart of Nature,” have reached 80% occupancy as visitors arrive for the midterm break, a school holiday in the middle of the semester.
Bolu and neighboring Duzce, where “blue meets green,” are hosting visitors who want to spend the break among autumn scenery. About 65% of Bolu’s surface area is covered in forests, and the province is home to natural attractions such as Abant, Golcuk and Yedigoller. The forests are cloaked in yellow, orange and crimson, while recent snowfall has brought winter scenery to the higher elevations.
Golcuk Nature Park, close to the city center, stands out for the colors around its lake and its snow-covered forests. Autumn and winter landscapes can be seen together at Abant Lake National Park, while Yedigoller National Park offers lakes and hiking trails. Tourism businesses in Bolu have completed their preparations, with thermal facilities, accommodation and local food on offer.
Serdar Yildiz, president of the Western Black Sea Tourism Hoteliers Association, stated that the break has created tourism activity nationwide and that the region is getting its share.
He said Bolu serves roughly 40 million people living in the surrounding areas who can reach it easily, and that the break coinciding with autumn is an advantage.
“Bolu is a very important destination that people can easily reach within a short distance,” Yildiz said. He described it as a place with adventure for those seeking it, peace for those seeking peace, and wellness for those seeking health.
Duzce, close to Istanbul and Ankara, is also awaiting visitors. Its attractions include the Korugol, Guzeldere Waterfall, Aydinpinar Waterfall and Aktas Waterfall nature parks; the Efteni Lake Bird Sanctuary, caves and highland plateaus.
The Akcakoca district has a 33-kilometer Black Sea shoreline.
Ali Cubukcu, president of the Akcakoca Tourism Promotion Association, said that reservations stand at 60% and are expected to rise. He said the region is preferred for day trips and is known for waterfalls and caves as well as the sea. Rafting, angling, boat fishing, and trekking are also available, he said, and every site is within a 60-kilometer radius, with campsites in service.
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