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A beach known for its dark sand, stretching in front of the Çuhallı shopping street in the Osmaniye neighbourhood.
Çuhallı Beach stretches in front of the Çuhallı shopping street in the Osmaniye neighbourhood. Because of its dark sand it is called "black pearl" sand; there is a children's playground on the beach.
It had the Blue Flag in 2020; it is not on the 2026 list.
Keep exploring Akçakoca
The closest places as the crow flies; you can visit them on the same day.
A quiet sandy beach east of the centre, running along the coast road; lovely at sunset.
A mosque unlike any other in Turkey, with an octagonal roof inspired by a Seljuk imperial tent.
Akçakoca's sunset spot, with fishing boats, a marina and a lighthouse on the breakwater.
One of the first school buildings of the Turkish Republic, opened in 1929, where the writer Rıfat Ilgaz taught.
By car, take the TEM or D100 to the Düzce exit and drive about 37 km north; you can also come along the coast road (D010) via Ereğli or Karasu. Many bus companies run direct services to Akçakoca; there is no train.
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