Gülyalı
Gülyalı offers a world-class aviation gateway, pristine coastal Black Sea beach, and seaside dining experience. Its crowning landmark is the Ordu-Giresun International Airport (OGU)—a technological marvel built on an artificial island in the Black Sea serving millions of passengers annually. Visitors can relax at Gülyalı Coastal Beach & Marina Promenade, walk along the Turnasuyu River estuary, or
Tourist experience
Gülyalı offers a world-class aviation gateway, pristine coastal Black Sea beach, and seaside dining experience. Its crowning landmark is the Ordu-Giresun International Airport (OGU)—a technological marvel built on an artificial island in the Black Sea serving millions of passengers annually. Visitors can relax at Gülyalı Coastal Beach & Marina Promenade, walk along the Turnasuyu River estuary, or enjoy fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants. Gastronomy features fresh Black Sea fish, PDO Ordu Yağlısı, and local tea.
Key points of interest
Investment outlook
Gülyalı commands an impressive Transparent Investment Score of 92.0/100, recognized as Ordu's primary international aviation hub (Ordu-Giresun Airport), sea-view residential real estate, and coastal resort investment market. Driven by high passenger volume and coastal villa demand, real estate buy values average $1,300/m² (exceeding $2,800/m² in luxury waterfront compounds) with rapid annual capital appreciation (~47.0% YoY in USD).
Living here
Residing in Gülyalı offers a prestigious, safe, highly walkable, and sea-integrated coastal small-city lifestyle. Neighborhoods feature brand-new residential apartment compounds along the coastline, fresh sea air, and safe community streets, with immediate walking access to Ordu-Giresun Airport and fast 15-minute highway access to central Altınordu.
History & cultural identity
Gülyalı, strategically situated on coastal Black Sea plains and river estuaries at the western border of Ordu Province adjoining Giresun, holds a rich maritime, aviation infrastructure, and hazelnut agriculture history. Known historically as Ayrancık under Byzantine and Ottoman rule, the district was incorporated as an independent municipal district in 1987. Gülyalı is globally famous as the home of Ordu-Giresun Airport (OGU)—the first airport in Europe and Türkiye built entirely on an artificial island in the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
What is unique about Ordu-Giresun Airport (OGU) in Gülyalı?+
Ordu-Giresun Airport is the very first airport in Europe and Türkiye built entirely on an artificial island filled into the Black Sea.
How close is Gülyalı to Central Altınordu and Giresun?+
Gülyalı is located just 12 kilometers (a 15-minute drive) east of central Altınordu and 30 kilometers west of Giresun along the coastal motorway.
What are the primary lifestyle highlights in Gülyalı?+
Key highlights include immediate airport access, Gülyalı Coastal Beach Promenade, waterfront seafood dining, and sea-view compounds.