Düzce is a verdant province in northwestern Turkey's western Black Sea region, famed for its hazelnut orchards, rushing rivers, alpine forests, and the vast Efteni Lake wetland. Sandwiched between Istanbul and Ankara along the Trans-European Motorway (D-100), it offers whitewater rafting on the Melen River, mountain trekking toward Bolu's Yedigöller plateaus, and the culinary heritage of a region recognized as one of Turkey's great gastronomic belts.
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Düzce Haftalık Pazar (Wednesday Market)
Fresh vegetables, local cheese (tulum, beyaz peynir), hazelnuts, honey, herbs
Where: City centre market grounds
Hours: Wednesday 07:00–15:00
Konuralp Köy Pazarı
Village produce, homemade jams, fresh eggs, local honey
Where: Konuralp historic district
Hours: Sunday mornings 08:00–13:00