Port of Call Information

Port of Call Information

Sinop, Turkey


Average Yearly High Temperature in Fahrenheit (&degF)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
44 45 46 53 60 68 73 73 67 60 55 49

Overview

Sinop is a city with an estimated population of 45,000 inhabitants. It is located on Boztepe cape and peninsula which is situated on the edge of the Turkish side of Black Sea coast. In the ancient region of Paphlagonia in modern-day northern Turkey, historically known as Sinope. It is the capital of Sinop Province. In 1301, Sinop became an independent emirate following the fall of the Seljuks. It was captured by the Ottomans in 1458. In November 1853, at the start of the Crimean War, in the Battle of Sinop, the Russians, under the command of admiral Nakhimov, destroyed an Ottoman squadron in Sinop, leading Britain and France to declare war on Russia.

Things to Do

Sinop is a small village in Turkey but it is known for its enormously beautiful beaches. It has A couple of the most popular beaches in Turkey.

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