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Rize Waterfalls

During your visit to Rize, give ear to waterfalls! Waterfalls pouring from high are amongst Rize’s natural wonders. Located in Kaçkar Dağları National Park, Palovit Waterfall is the most abundent of these waterfalls. 

The Tar Stream has many small waterfalls flowing between Çamlıhemşin and Ayder Plateau. The longest and the most beautiful of these is the Bulut Waterfall. It flows in three times from a height of approximately 250 meters. Ağaran Waterfall, is within the borders of the Ridge Village, 12 kilometers away from Çayeli district. There are tea gardens ornamenting the last three kilometers of the waterfall route. The waterfall, can be seen even from far away, got its name because it falls from a high and steep rock by scattering white foam around it. For the most beautiful photos of Ağaran Waterfall, head off to the small hill across it.

Raindrops and Birds

Having the highest precipitation in Türkiye and reflecting characteristics of the Black Sea Region, Rize would show a rainy day to almost every visitor. The pitter-patter and bird calls following the rain are most probably, the most relaxing and soothing sounds in the world. 

Festivals

If you prefer to hear enthusiastic sounds, you should head off to one of the festivals held in various districts of the city. The International Bagpipes and Music Festival, Ardeşen Tunca Formulaz Festival, Çamlıhemşin Ayder Festival of Art Culture and Nature, Vartavor Festivities are some of these annual festivals, enjoy local traditional music played with bagpipes and kemencha, and watch authentic traditional folk dance called horon.  

Traditional Music

In Rize region, folk songs called “atma” and “karşı beri atma” are specifically important. Both styles are examples of humoristic features of the local people. In daily life, everyone sings improvising, accompanied by kemencha. Hazelnut, tea, corn and tobacco harvests, festivities, collective works are always done with singing.

Arapdüzü Natura Park and Waterfall

Located about 15 km from the centre of Güneysu, Arapdüzü Nature Park sits at an elevation of around 1,080 metres. An 800 metre walking path within the park leads visitors to a waterfall, while viewing points and the natural landscape make it an ideal route for short walks in nature and easy day trips.

Cimil Valley & Cimil Waterfall

Stretching along the İkizdere route, Cimil Valley forms a natural exploration corridor leading into Rize’s interior landscapes. Located within the valley, Cimil Waterfall stands at an elevation of around 1,649 meter and measures about 18 meters in height and 5 meter in width, making it one of the area’s notable natural features. The scenery along the valley is enhanced by walking and photography stops.