Ayder

Ayder is a yayla (summer resort) in Rize Province, Turkey. (The word yayla may also mean Alpine pasture)

Geography

Ayder at 40°57′N 41°05′E is a typical yayla with no settled population, but hosts visitors during summers. Average altitude is 1,350 metres (4,430 ft). It is a part of Çamlıhemşin district of Rize Province. The distance to Çamlıhemşin is 17 kilometres (11 mi) and to Rize is 88 kilometres (55 mi).

Ayder as a spa and yayla

Although well known locally, the first mention of Ayder in official papers dates back to 1871 when thermal springs in Ayder were noted. The temperature of the water is 55⁰C (131⁰F) But the most attractive feature of Ayder is dense forestry and a number of waterfalls around Ayder which make up Ayder creek. In 1987 the location was decleared touristic center by the government. Ayder is also famous for honey which is Rhododendron honey and produced in beehives hung on trees.

External links

• ayder guide
• Ayder Plateau

For photos see

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