Black Sea · Plate code 53
Rize
Rize is known for its tea gardens on steep slopes and the highland plateaus of the Kaçkar Mountains. Ayder Plateau, Zil Castle, the stone bridges of the Fırtına stream and Pokut Plateau are its highlights.
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Highlights
Places
Ayder
Zil Castle
Fırtına Stream
Pokut Plateau
Tastes
Tea
Muhlama
Local food and products
- Product
Rize tea
Most of Türkiye's tea grows on these slopes.
- Dish
Muhlama
A stretchy dish of butter, cornmeal and cheese.
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
- Airports
- Rize-Artvin Havalimanı (RZV)
- Bus terminal
- Minibuses run from Rize bus terminal to Çamlıhemşin and Ayder.