Ayder

Summer resort in Turkey

Ayder is a yayla in Rize Province, Turkey.

## Etymology

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Ayder is the Hemshin word for "fields."[1]

## Geography

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Ayder at 40°57′N 41°05′E﻿ / ﻿40.950°N 41.083°E﻿ / 40.950; 41.083 is a typical yayla with no settled population; it hosts visitors during summers. The 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

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Although well known locally, the first mention of Ayder in official papers was in 1871 when the hot springs in Ayder were noted.[2] The temperature of the water is 550C (1310F). However, the most attractive feature of Ayder is its dense forestry and a number of waterfalls nearby. In 1987 the location was declared a tourist center by the government.

Ayder is famous for its rhododendron honey, which is produced in beehives hung on trees.[3] It is also famous for its trout, which is farmed in abundance between Ayder and Çamlıhemşin.

## References

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1. ^ Nişanyan, Sevan. "Ayder". NişanyanYerAdları. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
2. ^ Ayder Plateau Retrieved 15 September 2022.
3. ^ Beekeeping in Turkey Retrieved 15 September 2022.

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Yaylas of Turkey

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* Borabay
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* Uzungöl

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* İbradı
* Yeşilöz
* Abanoz
* Balandız
* Sorgun
* Fındıkpınarı
* Güzelyayla
* Soğucak
* Gözne
* Gülek
* Çamlıyayla
* Akçatekir
* Pozantı
* Horzum
* Zorkun
* Belen
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