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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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Teona Bungalows

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Teona Bungalows is an accommodation property in the Fındıklı district of Rize. Contact the property directly for current accommodation options, availability, rates and services.

📍 Çağlayan Köyü, Çiğol mevkii No:9/2, Fındıklı/Rize

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Timya Outlet Shopping Centre

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An outlet shopping centre on Mostar Avenue in central Rize. Contact the centre for current information about its shops and seasonal shopping events.

📍 Yeniköy Mahallesi, Mostar Caddesi No:17, Merkez/Rize

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Timya Restaurant Ardeşen

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Timya Restaurant Ardeşen is a restaurant in the Ardeşen district of Rize. Contact the venue directly for its current menu, products, prices and opening hours.

📍 Fatih Mahallesi, Atatürk Caddesi No:163, Ardeşen/Rize

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Tunca Valley Nature Park

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A nature park featuring a green valley extending towards the Kaçkar Mountains. Rainfall can affect roads and walking routes. Obtain local access information before visiting and avoid closed routes.

📍 Tunca Vadisi, Eski Armutluk Köyü mevkii, Ardeşen/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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