Black Sea · Plate code 08
Artvin
Artvin, at the far east of the Black Sea, is a city for nature lovers with rugged mountains, deep valleys and forests. Borçka Karagöl, the biosphere reserve of Macahel and the Çoruh valley are its highlights.
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Highlights
Places
Karagöl Lake
Macahel
Çoruh River
Tastes
Laz böreği
Local food and products
- Dish
Laz böreği
A syrupy filo dessert filled with custard.
- Product
Artvin honey
From beekeeping in the highlands.
When to go
June to September is best for the highlands and coast; the region is rainy all year, so bring a raincoat.
Getting there
- Bus terminal
- Artvin and Hopa have bus terminals. Rize-Artvin Airport is the nearest airport.