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A natural beach at the district's western end, where the Melen River flows into the Black Sea.
Melenağzı Beach is where the 110 km Melen River flows into the Black Sea. Here the Melen forms the border between Düzce and Sakarya.
It is a wide, natural shore. The cream of the water buffalo on the Melen plains is also the main ingredient of melengüççeği, Akçakoca's dessert with geographical indication.
Keep exploring Akçakoca
The closest places as the crow flies; you can visit them on the same day.
A 110 km river forming the border between Düzce and Sakarya; its mouth is in Akçakoca.
A quiet cove west of Akçakoca, away from the crowds.
A beach in Hasançavuş next to a small fishing harbour, used for sailing and canoeing.
A historic village mosque in Uğurlu, known for its stonework and the Ottoman inscriptions inside.
By car, take the TEM or D100 to the Düzce exit and drive about 37 km north; you can also come along the coast road (D010) via Ereğli or Karasu. Many bus companies run direct services to Akçakoca; there is no train.
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