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Safranbolu

Turkey

In the Black Sea region of northern Anatolia, Safranbolu is a UNESCO-listed Ottoman town with perfectly preserved timber-framed houses, hamams, and caravanserais. The town owes its name to the precious saffron that has been cultivated here for centuries.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisine

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 33°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
10°
Feb
12°
Mar
19°
Apr
21°
May
27°
Jun
30°
Jul
33°
Aug
28°
Sep
20°
Oct
14°
Nov
10°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
6h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
11h
Sep
8h
Oct
6h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
9d
Feb
14d
Mar
12d
Apr
13d
May
12d
Jun
8d
Jul
3d
Aug
8d
Sep
8d
Oct
10d
Nov
11d
Dec

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Safranbolu as a Vacation Destination

Safranbolu is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 33°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

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