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Rize

Discover Rize, where tea gardens, misty valleys, rushing rivers and the Kaçkar Mountains surround highlights such as Zilkale, Çamlıhemşin and the traditional highland communities of the eastern Black Sea.

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Rossi Hotel

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Rossi Hotel is an accommodation property in the Ardeşen district of Rize. Contact the property directly for current room options, availability, rates and services.

📍 Elmalık Mahallesi, Trafo Küme Evleri No:189, Ardeşen/Rize

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Saim'in Yeri Cafe Fındıklı

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Saim'in Yeri Cafe Fındıklı is a cafe in the Fındıklı district of Rize. Contact the venue directly for its current menu, products, prices and opening hours.

📍 Merkez Mahallesi, Sahil Yolu Caddesi No:9, Fındıklı/Rize

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Sal Plateau

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Known for traditional wooden upland houses and forest scenery. It is a separate settlement from nearby Pokut Plateau. Check current road, weather and access conditions before travelling, follow designated routes and respect private property.

📍 Şenyuva Köyü, Sal Yaylası, Çamlıhemşin/Rize

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Samistal Plateau

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A plateau known for traditional upland buildings constructed with large stone blocks. Check road and weather conditions beforehand, avoid unprepared walks in fog and respect private property.

📍 Samistal Yaylası, Çamlıhemşin/Rize

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Rize practical travel guide

Rize is an intensely green Black Sea province of tea gardens, stormy rivers, waterfalls, highland settlements and the Kaçkar Mountains.

Top experiences

  • ✓Explore the Fırtına Valley and Zil Castle.
  • ✓Visit Ayder and surrounding highlands.
  • ✓Walk through tea gardens.
  • ✓Discover Kaçkar mountain routes with suitable guidance.

Best time to visit

June to September provides the easiest highland access. Rain and fast weather changes remain possible.

Getting around

Minibuses serve main valleys, but a car, driver or tour is useful for highlands and remote villages.

Where to stay

  • •Rize center for transport.
  • •Çamlıhemşin for Fırtına Valley.
  • •Highland lodges for nature.

Local food to try

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Practical tips

  • ✓Carry waterproof clothing.
  • ✓Do not underestimate mountain weather.
  • ✓Use established operators for rafting.

Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.

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