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).

As a Resort

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

External links

• ayder guide
• Ayder Plateau

For photos see

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