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Eastern Black Sea offers many tourism alternatives
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Eastern Black Sea offers many tourism alternatives The eastern Black Sea region offers its visitors various tourism alternatives. Besides trekking, rafting and jeep safaris, the area is preferred by vacationers because of its warm summer climate ISTANBUL - TDN with wire dispatches The eastern Black Sea region, which has recently drawn interest from foreign tourists for its warm summer climate, offers many of options for visitors, including festivities that are held on a different plateau every weekend and bullfights in the city of Artvin. The world-famous Sumela Monastery in Trabzon, whose history dates back to the 13th century, is usually the first place in the region to be visited by tourists. The monastery, positioned on a steep hill at the foot of Karadag Mountain in Macka district's Altindere village, is also called "Virgin Mary" by locals. http://www.upinontario.com/mt/archives/sumela_monastery.jpg Another worthwhile place to see in the region is Ataturk Mansion, where the founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk stayed during his visits to Trabzon in 1934 and 1937. The mansion was later turned into a museum. The Hagia Sophia and Trabzon museums are also definitely worth a visit. http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Mid...k_Sea/Trabzon/ photo772433.htm The ideal place for those who would like to spend a holiday in the natural environment of the eastern Black Sea is Uzungol. Around 99 kilometers from Trabzon, Uzungol offers options like trekking, bird watching, botanical tours, and visits to plateaus like Sekersu, Demirkapi and Yaylaonu. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkb9LrUhgZM There are areas available for trekking and jeep safaris on almost all the plateaus in Trabzon. Travel agencies organize tours to all districts of the city. Additionally the Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, for Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats (TEMA) and other mountaineering clubs organize weekend tour programs. Downhill skiing and rafting in Rize The Kackar Mountains, always a very popular place for mountaineering buffs, since 2005, have become a great attraction for those interested in heliskiing - downhill skiing that is accessed by a helicopter instead of a ski lift. Along with Canada, Alaska, the Caucasus and the Himalayas, Turkey's Kackar Mountains are one of the only places in the world where heliskiing is possible, drawing many people from around the world to the district to take part in the rare activity. http://www.photoseek.com/99TUR-C13-01-Kackar-crocus.jpg The Firtina River is the place in the region for white-water rafting, though there are also two rafting courses on the Iyidere River in Ikizdere district. http://picasaweb.google.com/snowyinf...denizBlackSea/ photo#5101817619032394626 Activities like trekking and jeep safaris are organized on the plateaus in southern parts of Rize. Outdoor jogging is ideal for those trying to escape from the stress of daily life. Ayder Plateau in Camlihemsin district is an eye-catching destination, with high hills and forests. The plateau is famous for its spring resorts and serves tourists throughout the year. Kackar National Park, covering an area of 550 hectares, is the habitat of the "mountain rooster" and Asian chamois, found only in the eastern Black Sea region. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Im...lateau_@_Rize- Turkey.JPG Anzer Plateau, in Ikizdere district, is home to many types of endemic plants, as well as a magnificent natural surroundings and world-famous Anzer honey. http://www.flickr.com/photos/e-bestoy/1146819991/ Rafting and bullfights in Artvin The region's city Artvin is known for its bullfights. There is a bullfighting festival in the city almost every weekend, which is the main reason the city draws so much attention from tourists. http://youtube.com/watch?v=JBW5jVk8qJ8&feature=related The Coruh River, the city's most important river, draws many local and foreign tourists to the region with its excellent white-water rafting. Its 260-meter-long river provides opportunities for rafting in four different laps. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:%C3%87oruh_River.jpg Lake Karagol, 25 kilometers from Artvin's Savsat district, is an ideal place for a quiet vacation, with its traditional wooden Savsat houses and unique views. http://www.flickr.com/photos/samdubberley/105336366/in/ set-72057594071443826/ Artvin-Borcka Camili, or Macahel, is the first region in Turkey declared part of the U.N. culture body's Human and Biosphere Reserve Project. The region is extremely rich in biological diversity, as there are only 482 conservation areas in the world of its scope. http://www.flickr.com/photos/zeyneparkok/107585849/in/ set-72157600019625134/ Giresun Island Giresun Island, which is home to many types of birds, including seagulls and cormorants, is the only island in the eastern Black Sea region where humans are able to survive. Covering an area of 40,000 square meters, the island has an observation tower, huge wine barrels and historic remnants, including ancient city walls. The island's ancient name is Aretias. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ehcrea/190741635/ Additionally, the Kumbet, Kulakkaya and Bektas plateaus, which were declared Giresun's tourism spots 13 years ago, draw interest from tourists because of their natural beauty and plateau festivals. Giresun's plateaus are also very popular among trekking buffs. http://www.allaboutturkey.com/giresun.htm Karaca Cave in Gumushane Karaca cave, which is 17 kilometers away from Gumushane, is located in Torul district's Cebeli village. The 105-meter-long cave covers an area of 1,500 square meters. There are stalactites, stalagmites, columns and travertine pools in the cave. http://www.treklens.com/gallery/Midd...key/Black_Sea/ Gumushane/photo279997.htm Another attraction, the Orumcek Forest in Kurtun district, has Europe's highest fir trees and Turkey's highest spruce trees. http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildwor...errestrial/pa/ pa0515_full.html Finally, the Zigana Ski Center, 60 kilometers from Trabzon and 40 kilometers from Gumushane, is flooded every year with skiers from the Black Sea region's cities. http://www.istanbullife.org/Turkey-Hotels/fotograflar/ ziganaholiday2.jpg __________________________________________________ _ Copyright 2008, Turkish Daily News. This article is redistributed with permission for personal use of TurkC-L readers. No part of this article may be reproduced, further distributed or archived without the prior permission of the publisher. Contact: Turkish Daily News Online on the Internet World Wide Web. www.turkishdailynews.com . 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