{"id":1725,"date":"2020-04-28T15:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=1725"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:11:42","slug":"highlands-of-black-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/highlands-of-black-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature at its most tranquil: the Black Sea Plateaus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Plateau famous for its hot springs, Ayder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Village houses in Ayder Plateau at an altitude of 1350 m\" class=\"wp-image-8523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612-1068x711.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612-631x420.jpg 631w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Ayder-iStock-907963612.jpg 1255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Village houses in Ayder Plateau at an altitude of 1350 m<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayder Plateau of Rize \u00c7aml\u0131hem\u015fin province is around 1 hour away from the city centre, and this lovely highland is one of the first destinations that comes to mind among Black Sea Highlands. Located at the 1350 m altitude, Ayder Plateau leans against Ka\u00e7kar Mountains. The plateau is located among lush spruce and beech forests as well as hornbeam, chestnut and fir forests ranging from yellow to red. Accommodation options are plenty. You can stay at hostels or bungalows. You can travel to the plateau on buses leaving from the city centre. Standing out with its rich flora and fauna, Ayder Plateau is home to beauties distinct to four different seasons. There are also hot springs which you can use in all seasons. These are so famous that many people in the Ottoman Era went to this highland to find cure to their ailments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Oxygen spring: Elevit Plateau<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/elevit-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/elevit-1.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/elevit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/elevit-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/elevit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/elevit-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/elevit-1-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another plateau in \u00c7aml\u0131hem\u015fin is Elevit. The plateau is located at \u00c7at Valley and you can reach after passing F\u0131rt\u0131na Valley which is selected by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as among 200 priority ecoregion for global conservation. Located at an altitude of 1884 on the slopes of Ka\u00e7kar Mountain, Elevit Plateau is a serene paradise with its stream flowing peacefully among greenery, rich variety of flowers and unique houses. 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That misty place in photos: Pokut Plateau<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pokut-iStock-1161503248.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pokut-iStock-1161503248-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The enchanting Pokut\u00a0Plateau in Rize's \u00c7aml\u0131hem\u015fin district\" class=\"wp-image-8527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pokut-iStock-1161503248-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pokut-iStock-1161503248-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pokut-iStock-1161503248-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pokut-iStock-1161503248-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pokut-iStock-1161503248-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pokut-iStock-1161503248-746x420.jpg 746w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pokut-iStock-1161503248.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The enchanting Pokut&nbsp;Plateau in Rize&#8217;s \u00c7aml\u0131hem\u015fin district<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another beautiful destination in \u00c7aml\u0131hem\u015fin is Pokut Plateau. Located at an altitude of 2032 m, Pokut is prominent among Black Sea highlands with its misty sceneries and unique log houses. Pokut Plateau wrapped with pine forests stands out with its rich biodiversity as well as special architecture. You can take a trekking tour to Sal Plateau at 3 to 4 km away. If you are confident, you can walk to Hazindak Plateau with a 15 km walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Lie down over the clouds in Gito Plateau!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gito.jpg\" alt=\"Gito Yaylas\u0131, Rize.\" class=\"wp-image-29394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gito.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gito-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gito-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gito-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gito-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gito-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>About 25 minutes from Rize and 2 hours from \u00c7aml\u0131hem\u015fin, Gito Plateau is another highland that will make you feel above clouds with an altitude of 2070 m. The deep presence of green and blue flowing among the clouds like a white blanket laid under your feet will thrill you. Gito Plateau has unique chalets for accommodation. You can stay at these chalets in Gito Plateau. You should definitely visit Zil Fortress built on a large rock at an altitude of 750 m overlooking F\u0131rt\u0131na Valley while ascending to Gito Plateau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Anzer Plateau, The centre of the world famous Anzer honey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Anzer\u00a0Plateau, the center of the world famous Anzer honey.\" class=\"wp-image-8531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anzer-iStock-872053268.jpg 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Anzer&nbsp;Plateau, the center of the world famous Anzer honey.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located Rize \u0130kizdere, Anzer Plateau is about 2 hours away from the city centre. There are accommodation facilities available at the plateau having an altitude of 2105 m. You can hike at the plateau wrapped in different shades of green during summer, and yellow to red in winter months. If you are interested in photography, its nature will treat you generously. You can also take paragliding tours here. The world famous Anzer Honey is produced from hundreds of different species of flowers found in these highlands. As the name suggests, the world famous Anzer honey is distilled from hundreds of different types of flowers in these highlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. The mists of Sis Mountain Plateau will cover you like a blanket!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"As the name suggests, the enchanting Sis Mountain\u00a0Plateau in Giresun that lays the fog clouds under your feet.\" class=\"wp-image-8533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sis-iStock-532256806.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As the name suggests, the enchanting Sis Mountain&nbsp;Plateau in Giresun that lays the fog clouds under your feet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sis Mountain Plateau is located on the peak of Sis Mountain in Giresun G\u00f6rele at an altitude of 1950 m. Located about 2 hours away from the city centre, you can enjoy sceneries wrapped in misty clouds in this plateau. You can stay nearby Sis Mountain or camp on the plateau. If you happen to pass by during July, we recommend you to attend Sis Mountain Festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. K\u00fcmbet; more than a plateau!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kumbet-iStock-1073307098.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kumbet-iStock-1073307098-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Lake, must be visited by those who go to the K\u00fcmbet\u00a0Plateau.\" class=\"wp-image-8535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kumbet-iStock-1073307098-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kumbet-iStock-1073307098-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kumbet-iStock-1073307098-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kumbet-iStock-1073307098-696x557.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kumbet-iStock-1073307098-1068x854.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kumbet-iStock-1073307098-525x420.jpg 525w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kumbet-iStock-1073307098.jpg 1145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue Lake, must be visited by those who go to the K\u00fcmbet&nbsp;Plateau.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Dereli district and about 1 hour away from Giresun city centre, K\u00fcmbet Plateau is a Black Sea Plateau with an altitude of 1640. No matter which season you are in, this is the place where you will experience all four seasons together in one day. You can stay in K\u00fcmbet hotels or chalets. As you are in K\u00fcmbet Plateau, you can also visit the 6.5-kilometer long and 1.5-meter high Hac\u0131 Abdullah Wall at \u00c7\u0131kr\u0131kkap\u0131 Plateau, built 400 years ago having a single gate and which was one of the longest man-made walls with China\u2019s Great Wall and Hadrian\u2019s Wall. While you are visiting Dereli District, another natural wonder to see is the Blue Lake getting more famous each passing day. The Blue Lake also known as the \u201cLye Lake\u201d formed by a combination of three different lakes. The lake is known as the only lake where lye water flows as a creek in the Eastern Black Sea Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Bullfighting in highlands &#8211; Kafkas\u00f6r Plateau<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kafkasor-iStock-1184700204.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kafkasor-iStock-1184700204-1024x608.jpg\" alt=\"Kafkas\u00f6r Plateau is known for its proximity to Artvin city center.\" class=\"wp-image-8537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kafkasor-iStock-1184700204-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kafkasor-iStock-1184700204-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kafkasor-iStock-1184700204-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kafkasor-iStock-1184700204-696x413.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kafkasor-iStock-1184700204-1068x634.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kafkasor-iStock-1184700204-707x420.jpg 707w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kafkasor-iStock-1184700204.jpg 1329w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kafkas\u00f6r Plateau is known for its proximity to Artvin city center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 20 minutes from Artvin, Kafkas\u00f6r Plateau is a Black Sea Plateau with an altitude of 1250 m. You can participate in the Kafkas\u00f6r Culture and Arts Festival held during the first week of July. You can watch bullfighting and folklore events called Atabar\u0131 in this festival Organized by Society for Supporting Bulls and Protecting Plateaus. Do not forget to drink healing waters named C\u0131skaro, Yaln\u0131zhasan and Ac\u0131su when you are there. As the highland is close to Artvin, you can stay in hotels located at the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Natural wonder on the peak of the mountain: H\u0131d\u0131rnebi Plateau<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"H\u0131d\u0131rnebi Plateau, where rural festivals are held every year towards the end of July.\" class=\"wp-image-8539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hidir-iStock-1076765134.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">H\u0131d\u0131rnebi Plateau, where rural festivals are held every year towards the end of July.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>H\u0131d\u0131rnebi Plateau, where rural festivals are held every year towards the end of July. Located in Trabzon Ak\u00e7aabat, H\u0131d\u0131rnebi Plateau is 1 hour from the city centre. At an altitude 1600 m and as the closest plateau to the coast, it is one of the most beautiful destinations to visit in Trabzon. You can stay in bungalows or camp at the H\u0131d\u0131rnebi Plateau. You can participate in the rural festivities organized each year at the end of July at a place called Argalos Meadow located behind the H\u0131d\u0131rnebi cliffs of the plateau. While you are in Ak\u00e7aabat, you can also drink a lemony ha\u015flama (stew) soup in the joints located at the entrance of the district. Of course, you must eat Ak\u00e7aabat meatballs as well before you return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Paragliding fun in highlands: Per\u015fembe Plateau<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Persembe-iStock-1020715350.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Persembe-iStock-1020715350-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Per\u015fembe\u00a0Plateau in Ordu,\u00a0where camping, safari and paragliding can be done.\" class=\"wp-image-8541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Persembe-iStock-1020715350-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Persembe-iStock-1020715350-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Persembe-iStock-1020715350-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Persembe-iStock-1020715350-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Persembe-iStock-1020715350-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Persembe-iStock-1020715350-746x420.jpg 746w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Persembe-iStock-1020715350.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Per\u015fembe&nbsp;Plateau in Ordu,&nbsp;where camping, safari and paragliding can be done.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 2 hours away from Ordu city centre, Per\u015fembe Plateau offers distinct beauties to the visitors with its meanders and plateau lake. The camp located at the altitude of 1500 m is also very suitable for safari and paragliding. You can stay in hotels at Ordu or hostels in the plateau. Per\u015fembe is also one of the plateaus that hosts festivals during July. Considering that the Black Sea\u2019s most enjoyable moments can be experienced in summer months, participating to these festivities during your visit can be great fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Stunningly misty sunsets on the Huser Plateau!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/huser.jpg\" alt=\"Huser Yaylas\u0131 platosu.\" class=\"wp-image-29388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/huser.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/huser-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/huser-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/huser-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/huser-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/huser-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the views on the Black Sea highlands of T\u00fcrkiye are always captivating, especially during sunset, they are even more spectacular on the Huser Plateau. With an elevation of 2,328 meters on Ka\u00e7karlar, one of the highest mountains in T\u00fcrkiye, the Huser Plateau truly provides unforgettable moments of beauty! Visitors can take amazing photos on swings that extend to the sky, while enjoying the fresh atmosphere and natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where is the Huser Plateau?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Huser Plateau is 12 kilometers from the \u00c7aml\u0131hem\u015fin district of Rize Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. The Sultan Murat Plateau with its deep-rooted history and natural atmosphere<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sultan-murat-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sultan Murat Plateau, Trabzon.\" class=\"wp-image-29402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sultan-murat-1.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sultan-murat-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sultan-murat-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sultan-murat-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sultan-murat-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sultan-murat-1-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We end our wonderful trip to the Black Sea highlands of T\u00fcrkiye in one of the most popular areas of Trabzon! The beautiful Sultan Murat Plateau also has historical importance, as the name suggests. Returning from the Iranian expedition in 1635, Ottoman Sultan Murat IV stayed here with his army. There is also a memorial on the Sultan Murat Plateau for soldiers who died after the war with Russia in World War I in 1916.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit Trabzon\u2019s Sultan Murat Plateau \u2013 at an altitude of 2,200 meters \u2013 you can see the memorial in addition to taking nature walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where is the Sultan Murat Plateau?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sultan Murat Plateau is in the \u00c7aykara district of Trabzon, 25 kilometers from the district center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No matter in which plateau you are, do not return without doing the following!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch the sun rise!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immerse in the night sky covered with stars!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink a delicious tea overlooking highlands!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to kemenche, bagpipes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dance the halay, play the horon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Stories knock at your door!<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can easily download images, and share on your social media accounts via your smartphone. Just press and hold the story, and save or share the image you have selected via the menu that appears.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1820\" data-id=\"24574\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-1024x1820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/01-EN-KaradenizYaylalar.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1820\" data-id=\"24572\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-1024x1820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02-EN-KaradenizYaylalar.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1820\" data-id=\"24570\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-1024x1820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/03-EN-KaradenizYaylalar.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. The Plateau famous for its hot springs, Ayder Ayder Plateau of Rize \u00c7aml\u0131hem\u015fin province is around 1 hour away from the city centre, and this lovely highland is one of the first destinations that comes to mind among Black Sea Highlands. Located at the 1350 m altitude, Ayder Plateau leans against Ka\u00e7kar Mountains. 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