Artvin Hostels - Hostels in Turkey Artvin

Artvin is settled on the eastern corner of the Turkish Black Sea, 100 km south of the coast line. The way to get there is fly to Trabzon first and follow to coast line to Hopa and than turn south. The city is settled on a big hill, all the roads make big bends to reach the city at the top, the elevation is more than 1000m and the view is excellent over looking the Coruh River and the Georgian Border. When you are in the area make sure to visit Kafkasoren Yaylasi (Platue) north of the city. Coruh is the wildest river in Turkey, the current is more 20km/hr in some places, settled south of the city. It is like Colorada River in the States where one can make rafting trip in the summer time. The rafting can be done along the 260km long course. This river flows to Georgia and meets the Black Sea at Batumi. Two big dams are operational one is being constucted over the river by the Turkish States Water Works Department . 10 more dams are being planned on the river. If you travel SW of the area go to Yusufeli where there are lots of old churches in the area. Even you can go to Kackar Mountain, first go to Barhal and than hike to Kackar but only in the summer time and remember you need a tour guide to lead your way.

Another best location to visit is Karagol, 25 km NE of Borcka. It is best location to stay in the thick forests during summer times (June October) where a pansion serves good and inexpensvie accomidation also camping is available. Please see the pictures that I took for Karagol.. While in the area it is worth while to driver to Camili near the Georgian Border and enjoy the thick forests.