Located 99 km from Trabzon and 19 km from Caykara district, at an altitude of 1090 m above sea level, Uzungol surpasses the beauty of the Alps with its steep slopes and magnificent forest. The lake, located in the middle of the valley and formed by the rocks falling from the slopes blocking the Haldizen Stream, is known as "Uzungol" and the same name was given to the surrounding area. Especially the old wooden houses of the nearby "Serah" village, built in a style suitable for the region, complement the beauty of nature. In terms of wildlife, the mountains around Uzungol are home to various animal species such as bears, wolves, wild goats, foxes and Caucasian mountain roosters. A type of black tea is produced in Turkey and grows on the Eastern Black Sea coast. This type of tea is popularly called Turkish tea. It is brewed with powdered roasted black tea and served in unique small glasses known as "ince belli" which translates to “small waist”. In this method, tea is made using a teapot or samovar consisting of two parts.
Sumela Monastery, built on a steep cliff on the outskirts of Karadag overlooking the Altindere valley, within the borders of Altindere Village of Macka District of Trabzon, is popularly known as "Virgin Mary" among the locals. Located approximately 300 meters above the valley, the building has continued the tradition of establishing monasteries outside the city, in forests, caves and watersides. It is said that the monastery founded in the name of the Virgin Mary took its name "Sumela" from the word "melas" meaning "black". Although this name is thought to come from the dark Montenegro Mountains where the monastery was founded, the word Sumela can be attributed to the black color of the Virgin Mary depiction there. According to legend, the monastery, which was founded by two priests named Barnabas and Sophranios from Athens during the time of Byzantine Emperor Theodosius I (375-395), was repaired by one of his generals, Belisarios, in the 6th century, when Emperor Justinianus requested that the monastery be repaired and expanded. Karaca Cave, which takes its name from the neighborhood of the village where it is located, is a magnificent natural wonder that came to being naturally after millions of years, was engraved with patience, and every point was given the same care. Karaca Cave, located just southwest of Karaca District within the borders of Cebeli Village in the Torul district of Gümüşhane, is 17 km away from the city center and 1550 meters above sea level. Hamsikoy is an old stopover located at the northern foot of Zigana Mountain, 19 km away from Macka District, on the northern route of the Silk Road from China and India to Europe. Its name comes from the Arabic Hamse village (Five villages) and consists of five separate settlements. Hamsikoy Rice Pudding: The feature of Hamsikoy Rice Pudding is that the delicious milk originating from the floral flora of the region is cooked using a special cooking technique, using only rice, sugar and salt, for as long as an hour.
On the east coast of the Black Sea, 15 km from the Turkish border, Batum was founded on fertile and flat land in the northeast of where the Coruh River flows into the sea. It is one of the most important ports of the Soviet Union on the Black Sea. Recently, it has been the shining star of Georgia. The city, which has managed to preserve its historical values and cultural riches, also continues to develop and grow with an innovative perspective. You will have very different feelings in the short time you spend in this city, which we can call the city of love and the city of lights.
Ayder Plateau in the Camlihemsin district of Rize is located at an altitude of 1350 m above sea level. The plateau is covered with spruce and beech forests. Famous for its waterfalls and hot springs, Ayder is a wonderful plateau with natural beauty that looks like paradise, with the Kackar Mountains stretching behind and its slopes covered with pine trees. Gelintulu Waterfall, located on the plateau, has a magnificent view. Firtina River, formerly known as Peruma, is one of the rivers in the Eastern Black Sea Region and was formed by the merger of the streams on the slopes of the Kackar Mountains facing the Black Sea. Firtina River, which flows into the Black Sea approximately 2 km west of Rize Ardesen, is 68 km long. Firtina River, which passes through tea gardens and is decorated with arch bridges, has tracks suitable for rafting. Sportive angling is also possible in the river.
Hidirnebi Plateau, one of the plateaus of Akcaabat, a district of Trabzon famous for its meatballs, is one of the most well-known and famous plateaus in the region. Offering a slice of the unique natural beauty of the Black Sea, Hidirnebi Plateau is also known as "Dernek Cimeni" by the local people. The fog that suddenly descends on the Hidirnebi Plateau adds a fantastic atmosphere to the area. The plateau offers its visitors a unique view where they can watch Akcaabat and the surrounding villages from an observation deck in clear weather, and in cloudy weather, it spreads seas of clouds under your feet. We can say that July is the ideal time for those who want to participate in the plateau festivals and witness the culture of the region. In short, you can visit this place whenever you want, which gives its visitors unforgettable memories with its nature in spring and summer and fascinates with its wonderful snow views in winter. A small stream flows through the Çal cave, which is also considered the second longest cave in the world, and there is a historical castle above the cave.
