Ordu
A guide to Ordu: Boztepe hill, Black Sea views, hazelnut groves, and the distance from Trabzon. Arrange your visit with Absher Travel.
Ordu is a coastal city west of Trabzon, known for the high Boztepe hill overlooking the city and sea with one of the finest panoramas on the Black Sea. The area is also known for its extensive hazelnut groves.
Ordu is about 170 km west of Trabzon (roughly two and a half hours), and can be combined for those arriving via Ordu-Giresun airport or as part of an extended coastal tour.
What is Ordu known for?
- Ordu's Boztepe hill and its famous view.
- The seafront promenade and cafés overlooking the sea.
- The hazelnut groves the region is known for.
Highlights in Ordu
Ordu Boztepe Hill
The city's most famous landmark — a panoramic view over Ordu and the Black Sea from the hilltop, reached by car.
The Upside-Down House
A house turned completely upside down — one of Ordu's most amusing attractions and perfect for fun family photos, set in a green garden.
Perşembe Highlands
An enchanting green plateau with a river winding through the meadows — among Ordu's loveliest highlands for walking and photography.
Best time to visit
May to September for mild weather and clear views from Boztepe.
Tips from Absher
- Combine Ordu with Giresun in a western coastal tour.
- Head up to Boztepe before sunset for the finest view.
