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Gideros Koyu
A secluded, lush green natural wonder that takes its name Gideros from the Genoese. Located in Kastamonu’s Cide district, Gideros Bay was once so out of sight that it served as a hiding place for pirates and smugglers. It was also used as a place to hide ammunition and supplies during the War of Independence. One of the things said about Gideros Bay is that it was founded by the Amazons. In addition, Homer mentioned Gideros in his works.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
A secluded, lush green natural wonder that takes its name from the Genoese. Located in Kastamonu’s Cide district, Gideros Koyu was once so hidden from sight that it served as a hiding place for pirates and smugglers. It was also used as a place to hide ammunition and supplies during the War of Independence. One of the things said about Gideros Koyu is that it was founded by the Amazons. In addition, Homer mentioned Gideros in his works.
According to Wikipedia
Gideros is a bay on the Black Sea and the adjacent neighbourhood of Kalafat village in Cide, Kastamonu Province, Turkey. The sources also describe it as an ancient city, a polis, and a village, and connect its name with the ancient Greek city of Cytorus mentioned by Homer.
Source: Cytorus, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words. · Source: Gideros, Cide, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Gideros Koyu sits within Cide, Kastamonu. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Kastamonu, 1 of them in Cide.
The nearest stop is Tekkeönü Kalesi, 16 km to the west. Another 4 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Gideros Koyu?
- A secluded, lush green natural wonder that takes its name Gideros from the Genoese. Located in Kastamonu’s Cide district, Gideros Bay was once so out of sight that it served as a hiding place for pirates and smugglers. It was also used as a place to hide ammunition and supplies during the War of Independence. One of the things said about Gideros Bay is that it was founded by the Amazons. In addition, Homer mentioned Gideros in his works.
- Where is Gideros Koyu?
- Gideros Koyu is in Cide, Kastamonu.
- How long does it take to visit Gideros Koyu?
- The suggested visit time for Gideros Koyu is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Gideros Koyu?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gideros Koyu; the closest are Tekkeönü Kalesi, Ilgarini Mağarası, Ulukaya Şelalesi.