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Şahinkaya Canyon

Experience the Thrilling Wonder of Şahinkaya Canyon: Samsun's Natural Masterpiece

Şahinkaya Canyon

Şahinkaya Canyon is an impressive natural wonder located in the Black Sea Region of Türkiye, in the Vezirköprü district of Samsun. The canyon was formed by deep valleys carved by the Kızılırmak River and stands out with its natural beauty. With the stunning views it offers and adventure-filled activities, it has become a popular tourist destination. The canyon stretches for kilometers, with steep cliffs rising up to 300 meters in some areas. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, nature walks, and photography, along with adventure-filled options like paragliding and boat tours. The surrounding area of the canyon offers an appealing space for nature lovers, with its rich variety of flora and fauna. Additionally, Şahinkaya Canyon is enriched by the historical and cultural values of the region. Historical remnants and traces of the local way of life add a different dimension to the exploration of the canyon.

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What to See in

Vezirköprü Tourism Center
Vezirköprü Tourism Center
Vezirköprü Municipal Park
Vezirköprü Municipal Park
Tobacco Pier
Tobacco Pier
Terme
Terme
Tekkeköy Historical Windmill
Tekkeköy Historical Windmill
Tekkeköy Archaeological Valley
Tekkeköy Archaeological Valley
Samsun Water Ski Center
Samsun Water Ski Center
Samsun Museum
Samsun Museum
Samsun Historical Houses
Samsun Historical Houses
Samsun City Museum
Samsun
Samsun
Şahinkaya Canyon
Şahinkaya Canyon
Oymaağaç Mound/Nerik
Oymaağaç Mound/Nerik
Onur Monument
Onur Monument
Ladik Akdağ Tourism Center
Ladik Akdağ Tourism Center
Ladik
Kurtuluş Road
Kurtuluş Road
Kunduz Highland
Kızılrmak Delta Bird Sanctuary
Kızılrmak Delta Bird Sanctuary
Kızılırmak River
Kızılırmak River
Kapıkaya
Kapıkaya
İkiztepe Mound
İkiztepe Mound
Hot Springs
Havza 25 May Thermal and Hot Springs Region
Geyikkoşan Beach
Gazi Street
Gazi Museum
Gazi Museum
Çarşamba Göğceli Mosque
Çarşamba Göğceli Mosque
Çam Lake
Çam Lake
Bekdemir Çivisiz Mosque
Bekdemir Çivisiz Mosque
Batık Minaret
Batık Minaret
Bandırma Ferry Museum
Bandırma Ferry Museum
Bafra Kolay Tourism Center
Bafra Kolay Tourism Center
Bafra Çetinkaya Bridge
Bafra Çetinkaya Bridge
Bafra
Bafra
Ayvacık Tourism Conservation and Development Area
Ayvacık Tourism Conservation and Development Area
Atatürk House
Atatürk House
Asarkale Rock Tombs
Asarkale Rock Tombs
Amisos Hill
Amisos Hill
Amazon Village
Amazon Village
Alaçam Mübadele Museum