Göksu Travertines
White travertine terraces in a green valley.
The Göksu travertines are terraces of small turquoise pools formed by calcium carbonate deposits, set inside a forest in the village of Pınarlar, about 4 km from Kuzalan.
Locals call it “the white stone”, and its mineral water is traditionally believed to help with skin conditions and rheumatism.
- →About 40 minutes from Giresun city.
- →Walking on the terraces may be restricted to protect them.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Central four-star in Giresun, close to the historic sights, shops and restaurants.
Upscale five-star on the Giresun seafront with four restaurants and outdoor pools.
Four-star on the Giresun coast with a spa and sea-view restaurant, convenient for Ordu–Giresun Airport.
Places nearby
- Blue Lake (Kuzalan)2.9 km
Turquoise forest lake in the Kuzalan nature park.
- Kuzalan Waterfall3.6 km
Waterfall in the same nature park as the Blue Lake.
- Kümbet Plateau13.8 km
Highland plateau known for summer festivals.
- G-City Giresun28.6 km
Giresun’s modern shopping centre.
- Giresun Castle28.6 km
Castle and park above the city and harbour.
- Giresun Island28.9 km
The only island on Türkiye’s eastern Black Sea coast, reached by boat.