Keşap: Valley, Coast and Traditional Crafts

Keşap lies on the slopes of a valley divided by the Keşap Stream and is considered a typical Black Sea settlement. The Keşap District has coastal paths, hazelnut orchards and nature routes toward the highland areas of Giresun; several crafts are part of Keşap’s traditions. If you are looking for a hotel in Keşap, you can plan your trip around whether the coast, village life, history or culture is your priority.

Coast, Villages and Routes

You can swim in the sea at Asarkaya Beach in summer. There are walking paths along the coast; Asarkaya is visited as part of a beach and coastal route together with Düzköy Altı and Uluburun.

The villages offer a different perspective: At harvest time, you can walk among hazelnut orchards in almost every village in the Keşap District and observe the daily lives of local families. Nature routes from Keşap lead toward the highland areas of Giresun, including Gölyanı and Karabulduk. Check the specific route and conditions in advance when planning an excursion.

Güneyköy Mosque is also considered accessible by any vehicle. Local road conditions may change; check them before setting off.

Crafts, History and Buildings

Keşap’s traditional crafts include needle lace, basket weaving, wood carving, and handwoven kilims and carpets. For travelers interested in culture, these offer a distinct perspective on Keşap, alongside its coast and landscape.

Keşap was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire in 1461, when Fatih Sultan Mehmet was on his way to conquer Trabzon. In Çamlıca Köyü, a single-span bridge with a round arch crosses the Değirmen Stream. The Hüseyin Efendi Tomb is considered one of the significant historical and natural structures in the Keşap District. “Single-span” refers to the single opening, while “round arch” describes the shape of the arch; the terms therefore name different features of the same bridge.

A symbolic trek was staged at an event in the Keşap District celebrating the Otçu-Göçü tradition. At an Otçu-Göçü event in Geçit village, people danced the horon to folk songs. A regional food competition was held at an Otçu-Göçü event in the district.

Regional Products and Public Spaces

Regional products from Keşap are available at the district market and at outlets in the villages. There are fishing harbors and restaurants serving regional specialties around Uluburun.

The Ali Bayramoğlu social facility opened on June 1, 2026, and serves as a modern public space for family recreation and social and cultural events. Check current access arrangements before visiting.

There are two clear seasonal reference points for choosing when to travel: swimming at Asarkaya is possible in summer, while walks among hazelnut orchards take place at harvest time.

Discover more destinations: Pınarçukuru, Piraziz, Sultanköy Köyü, Çalış, Yavuzkemal, Tirebolu, Eynesil, Bulancak

For the broader travel overview: Giresun.