Blue Lake (Kuzalan)
Turquoise forest lake in the Kuzalan nature park.
The Blue Lake is part of the Kuzalan nature park in the Dereli district. Its striking colour comes from mineral-rich water and the effect of sunlight.
It is about 35 minutes from Giresun city and usually combined with Kuzalan waterfall and the Göksu travertines in one day.
- →From Trabzon this is a long full day — better from a Giresun or Ordu base.
- →Colour is best on sunny days around midday.
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
- Kuzalan Waterfall0.8 km
Waterfall in the same nature park as the Blue Lake.
- Göksu Travertines2.9 km
White travertine terraces in a green valley.
- Kümbet Plateau15.8 km
Highland plateau known for summer festivals.
- G-City Giresun26.0 km
Giresun’s modern shopping centre.
- Giresun Castle26.2 km
Castle and park above the city and harbour.
- Giresun Museum26.5 km
Regional history in a restored church building.