Historical Konakönü Bay and Eski Araklı Coastal Road Cruising Route

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore

Konakönü Bay, which forms a sheltered natural harbor at the point where the Karadere Valley flows into the Black Sea, is a historical location where sailors took shelter in storms since ancient times and was used as a shipyard and customs dock during the Genoese and Ottoman periods. The historical mansions on the coast reflect the richness of maritime trade.

Architectural / Natural Structure

Green slopes descending steeply to the sea, pebbly natural bays, wooden cantoned waterside mansions and rocky headlands beaten by the waves constitute the typical Eastern Black Sea coastal landscape. Surrounded by hazelnut gardens, the old coastal road offers a quiet route for driving and walking.

Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines

Konakönü is the symbol of Araklı's sailor and fisherman memory, wooden boat making mastery and the serenity of being alone with nature on the Black Sea coast.

Practical Visiting Tips & Transportation

It is located on the old coastal road, 3 km east of Araklı district center. The evening is perfect for watching the sun turn red on the Black Sea waters at sunset and taking sea photos.

Surrounding Routes & Local Gastronomy

It can be combined with Kalecik Castle, Os Waterfall and Pazarcık Plateau. After the trip, you should taste fresh Black Sea whiting, anchovy pancakes and Araklı-style buttered pita at the fishmongers on the Araklı coast.