History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical Jason Lighthouse is a registered lighthouse built by French engineers in 1860, at the farthest point of Jason Cape, one of the most fairytale peninsulas of the Black Sea. This cape, which is said to have taken refuge in ancient Greek mythology by Captain Jason and the Argonauts on their legendary journey in search of the Golden Fleece, has been a safe harbor for sailors against Black Sea storms for thousands of years. The lighthouse, which creates a perfect contrast with the green meadows of the peninsula and the blue Black Sea waters with its white tower and red hat, continues to guide sailors on stormy Black Sea nights. In folk tales, the legend that the light of the lantern reflects the shine of Jason's lost golden fleece into the sea is passed down from word to mouth. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The lighthouse was established at an altitude of approximately 15 meters above sea level, at the extreme cape of the Yason Peninsula, which extends like a tongue towards the sea along the Thursday coastline. It is one of the rare geographical locations in the Black Sea where both sunrise and sunset can be watched uninterruptedly from the same point; It is surrounded by natural meadows and sea cliffs. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Jason Lighthouse and the surrounding walking track are completely free (1st Degree Archaeological and Natural Protected Area).•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to visitors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The flat gravel and grass paths along the headland are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Caution should be exercised on rocky cliff edges on wavy days.•Facilities and Facilities:There are walking paths, observation benches, lighting and a country cafe and parking at the reception point. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Çaytepe Mahallesi, Yason Burnu Mevkii, 52750 Çarşamba/Ordu.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is 35 km from Ordu city center and 18 km from Çarşamba district center. It can be easily reached by all passenger vehicles on a completely asphalt road via the historical coastal road (old Black Sea highway).•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): It can be reached by taking the Bolaman - Çaytepe coastal minibuses departing from Ordu and Çarşamba bus stations, getting off at the Yason turnout and walking 500 meters towards the cape.•Parking Availability:There is a large and free car parking area at the entrance of the peninsula. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:Golden hour compositions featuring the sun setting behind the lighthouse tower and the waves of the Black Sea offer the world's most stunning sunset photos.•Light and Shooting Hours:Sunset (golden hour) and blue hour when the lighthouse lights are on are unique for shooting.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:On your return from Thursday, you should try fresh Black Sea whiting, anchovy pancakes, corn bread and the famous Vona fried pickles at the seaside restaurants.