Turkey: Ordu

Ordu is a busy port city on the Black Sea coast of northern Turkey. Dating back to the 8th century and then known as Cotyora, it offers good seascape views (although not on a rainy day), and several historic attractions like old mosques, squares and old Ottoman mansions. Seafood markets galore and top of the line fish restaurants where you pick the fish type (all of them fresh daily catch of local Black Sea fish species – mostly small fish – that is served anyway you wanted – best simply grilled .